At least eight people remained stranded for nearly two hours in a swing that suddenly malfunctioned while in motion at a height of about 30 feet above the ground at Bali Jatra here, police said on ...

The Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka festival — Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Alameda County fairground — included dancing, fireworks, vendors, food, games and the ceremonial burning of a 40-foot effigy of Ravana, ...

Flashes of light, deafening music, a flourish of drums and then, silence. Next, half a dozen men and women enter with candles in hand. They punch the air even as the sound boxes begin to play the ...

For over 20 years, Jatra Biroti has been taking us on a journey of all things Bangladeshi. From clothes, local crafts to food it is a celebration of Bengali culture. They support vegetarianism, ...

BHUBANESWAR : Despite two years having passed since the state government prohibited obscenity in jatra shows and Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan’s announcement five months back to bring in new ...

With the festive season just around the corner, Jio has come up with a Diwali offer. With this offer Jio will give you a chance to get a 1-year free JioAirFiber connection. Jio’s new offer named ...

Say you woke up this morning and thought it was about time to finally experience the beauty and splendor of traditional Nepalese culture. To pull this off, a Coloradan would first have to make the ...

Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, today announced the launch of BoB Monsoon Dhamaka Deposit Scheme, a special term deposit product offering higher interest rates. The BoB ...

Indians love their desi delicacies and look for comfort wherever they go. In New York, if you are looking to satiate the desi cravings, then we have the perfect place for you to try. Michelin Guide ...

Dance culture is widespread at Duke University. As the semester comes to a close and many dance groups on campus hold their Spring showcases, The Chronicle put together a look into the first five ...

Bali Jatra, a maritime trade fair along the banks of Mahanadi in Cuttack, celebrates the commercial relationships with Bali and other South Asian countries centuries ago. Check interesting facts about ...

Women pull a chariot during Indra Jatra, a festival that marks the end of the rainy season in Kathmandu, Nepal. Source: AP / Niranjan Shrestha/AP Every year, Nepal celebrates the Indra Jatra festival.