Navratri, celebrated twice a year during Chaitra and Sharad seasons, honours Goddess Durga and marks cosmic transitions. In 2025, Chaitra Navratri was from March to April, while Sharad Navratri is from September to October. Here's why the festival holds deep spiritual and cultural significance.
The government issued warnings to users about the vulnerabilities, which could allow attackers to bypass device security and access stored data. These vulnerabilities, highlighted by CERT-In with a high severity rating in the last few days.
Navratri 2025 Day 2 is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the goddess of penance and devotion. Devotees observe fasts, perform puja with flowers and incense, chant the mantra 'Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah', wear yellow, and seek blessings for wisdom, inner strength, and spiritual growth.
Thunderstorms and rain have been reported across various districts, including North 24-Parganas, South 24-Parganas, East and West Midnapore, and Jhargram. The city witnessed severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions due to heavy rainfall, with streets flooded and commuters facing long delays.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that he is moving to Zoho, a homegrown platform for documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Sharing the update on social media platform X, he urged people to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for Swadeshi by adopting indigenous products and services. "I am moving to Zoho -- our own
