The festival of Dussehra, also called Vijaydashmi, was celebrated in Jaipur in its different localities with fairs and effigy burning. At some places, poetry recitation events took place.
In a bizarre development, a senior Assam Civil Service Officer (ACS) has been suspended, allegedly, for making derogatory comments against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.
On October 20, the World Osteoporosis Day was observed across the globe to raise awareness and resources to promote better bone health by mitigating the risk of fracture and side effects from treatment.
The Amritsar rail tragedy which claimed 61 lives and left 72 injured on the day of Dussehra is really horrific particularly if you see the footage of a speeding train mowing down un-alerted people enjoying 'Ravan Dahan'.
In many religious practices and spiritualism, pilgrimage is viewed as a journey to shrines or religious places to seek solitude to self-discover or be in the company of the wise in search of purpose of life.
China's steep rise in military might and economic power over the last few decades is being seen both as an opportunity and challenge by many countries including India. Speculations as well as well-informed opinions are increasingly occupying public and intellectual spaces like never before.
Bollywood star Sushmita Sen celebrated Durga Puja at a pandal with her two adopted daughters Renee and Alisah in Bandra, Mumbai.
