Ashes, devotion and dance: Masan Holi celebrated at Harishchandra Ghat in Varanasi

Varanasi, Feb. 28 -- Masan Holi was celebrated at the cremation ground of Harishchandra Ghat in Varanasi on Friday. During the celebration, people applied pyre ashes to one another. Many devotees, dre... और पढ़ें

US tariff cut brings fresh hope to Bhadohi carpet exporters

Varanasi, Feb. 5 -- Carpet exporters and entrepreneurs in the Bhadohi carpet hub are hopeful of better days ahead after the United States reduced tariffs on Indian carpets to 18% from 50%. Carpet Exp... और पढ़ें

NEET aspirant severs foot to avail disability quota benefits

Varanasi, Jan. 24 -- A 24-year-old National Entrance Eligibility Test (NEET) aspirant in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district allegedly amputated his foot in an attempt to be eligible for the disability q... और पढ़ें

India riding Reform Express, sports part of progress: PM Modi

Varanasi, Jan. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is actively preparing to bid for the 2036 Olympics, leveraging its experience in hosting major international events like the ... और पढ़ें

India's first hydrogen-powered passenger vessel service launched in Varanasi

Varanasi, Dec. 11 -- The maiden run of India's first hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel covering a five-kilometer stretch from Namo Ghat to Lalita Ghat in Varanasi marked the beginning of its commerc... और पढ़ें

Fake certificate-issuing gang busted in Jaunpur; five arrested

Varanasi, Dec. 5 -- Jaunpur police on Thursday busted an interstate gang allegedly involved in forging birth certificates and arrested five of its members. Police said nine Android mobile phones and f... और पढ़ें

Plea to replace cloth on wazukhana locks: Court fixes Dec 15 as date for order

Varanasi, Dec. 4 -- The Varanasi district court on Wednesday set December 15 after hearing on a plea seeking the replacement of the cloth tied over the sealed lock of the wazukhana (ablution area) ins... और पढ़ें