Navratri 2025: Celebrating nine days with colors and foods that define the festival

Navratri 2025, commencing September 22nd, is a nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, celebrated with fasting, prayers, and dance within Indian communities across the U.S. Each day features a specific color and unique vegetarian bhog, symbolizing devotion. The festival culminates on October 2nd with Vijayadashami (Dussehra), highlighting the spiritual significance of food offerings.

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Al-Wadi‘ah border crossing: The vital gateway between Saudi Arabia-Yemen explained

Al-Wade’ah, Yemen’s sole operational land crossing with Saudi Arabia, serves as a vital artery for millions of travelers and merchants. Despite its importance for pilgrimage, trade, and humanitarian aid, the crossing faces significant congestion and security challenges, including drug smuggling attempts. Saudi Arabia’s security-centric policy has failed to achieve its objectives in Yemen, inadvertently destabilizing…

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1546 scrub typhus cases detected in Sundargarh

Scrub typhus is a growing concern in Odisha’s Sundargarh district, with over 1,546 cases and two deaths reported this year. Health officials emphasize awareness and prompt medical attention for mite or tick bites, particularly in rural areas. While not alarming statewide, early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment are crucial for recovery, with testing facilities available in…

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Top 5 news of day: ‘Munna Bhai 3’ update, Piyush Pandey’s death

The entertainment world mourned advertising icon Piyush Pandey’s passing, with Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan leading tributes. Meanwhile, Arshad Warsi confirmed progress on Munna Bhai 3. Kajol and Twinkle Khanna faced criticism for their views on infidelity, while Janhvi Kapoor earned praise for her contrasting stance. Separately, composer Sachin Sanghvi was accused of sexual…

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