The vibrant and mystical “Bhoot Mela” or Ghost Fair was celebrated along the banks of the Kamala River, drawing thousands of ...

Thousands of devotees gathered along Nepal’s Kamala River to celebrate the centuries-old ‘Bhoot Mela’ on Kartik Purnima.

As India gears up for Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali, ushers in the festivities with a focus on cleansing and renewal. Celebrated on October 20, 2025, this day marks Lord ...

From Tagore to Satyajit Ray, the masters of Bengali literature have explored supernatural stories that attained cult status among readers It is that time of the year when the 14th night of the waning ...

Bhoot Chaturdashi, observed a day before Kali Puja, is a night deeply rooted in Bengali folklore and superstition. It is believed that spirits walk the Earth as families light 14 lamps to ward off ...

Bhoot Chaturdashi, also known as Kali Chaudas in some parts of India, is a festival popular in the Indian states of West Bengal and Odisha. The day is celebrated in honour of Goddess Kali and reflects ...

On October 20, 2025, Hindus celebrate Kali Chaudas, a preparatory ritual for Diwali that honors Goddess Kali, the formidable protector against dark forces. Recognized as Chhoti Diwali, this day ...

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has once again managed to create a social media stir — this time by revealing veteran actress Ramya Krishnan’s involvement in his upcoming film Police Station Mein Bhoot.

A peace agreement brokered by President Donald Trump between Israel and Hamas appeared to be holding at week’s end. The fighting stopped and Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners were exchanged.

Matt Davies is Newsday’s Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist. Davies is also a children’s book author and illustrator, currently publishing with Macmillan imprint; Neal Porter Books/Roaring ...

German-born political cartoonist Thomas Nast gave America some of its most enduring symbols: the Republican elephant, the Democratic donkey, and Uncle Sam. Publishing regularly in Harper's Weekly, the ...

Deceased student Bipin Joshi was honoured by the Nepali government upon the return of the captive’s body from Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.