Bengal Pandals blend devotion with social message: ‘Aishwaryi’ inspired by Satyajit Ray’s ‘Devi’, ‘Longmen Grottoes’ for world peace

October 16, 2026 12:09 PM

Bengal Pandals blend devotion with social message: ‘Aishwaryi’ inspired by Satyajit Ray’s ‘Devi’, ‘Longmen Grottoes’ for world peace

As the city of joy immerses itself in the festive spirit of Durga Puja, community pandals across Kolkata are showcasing themes that blend devotion, social messaging and artistic craft.  Kendua Shanti Sangha Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samiti is celebrating its 53rd Durga Puja with the theme ‘Aishwaryi’, blending devotion, community spirit and artistic craft.  Sanjib Chatterjee, Executive President of the Samiti, said, “The Bengali name for this theme is ‘Aishwaryi,’ which means ‘Goddess...

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Shramik Annapurna meal centres in Ahmedabad

October 16, 2026 10:39 AM

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Shramik Annapurna meal centres in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated 101 new food distribution centres under the Shramik Annapurna Yojana across 28 districts of the state on Friday. The event was held alongside a Seva Daan programme organised under the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. During the inauguration, Patel was seen serving food to people, highlighting the campaign’s focus on public service and community welfare. The initiative aims to extend the reach of the food distribution scheme t...