MUMBAI-Marking the 17th as her family’s “Musical Pooja Day,” Durga Jasraj fondly remembered her father, the legendary Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, and his endearing ritual of sipping ...

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Colleen Augusta McPadden Durga began her next roadtrip on September 3, 2025, accepting a loving “so long” from the love of her life and husband of 59 years, Francis Durga. In addition to Francis, ...

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Sindoor Utsav is one of the most vibrant and emotional rituals of Durga Puja, celebrated mainly in West Bengal. It falls on Vijayadashami, the last day of the Puja, and symbolizes both joy and ...