Bengaluru's New Rail Links to West Bengal Announced
Bengaluru gains three weekly trains to West Bengal, featuring a new Amrit Bharat Express to Alipurduar. Details on routes, schedules, and passenger amenities inside.
Bengaluru gains three weekly trains to West Bengal, featuring a new Amrit Bharat Express to Alipurduar. Details on routes, schedules, and passenger amenities inside.
Bokaro's Shabd Sarita Mahotsava concluded with a vibrant poetry event and a Santhali dance-drama on Birsa Munda. Renowned poets and officials moved the audience. Discover the highlights!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 13 new trains, including India's first Vande Bharat sleeper, from poll-bound West Bengal and Assam next week, boosting rail infrastructure.
Chakradharpur division cancels six passenger trains from Jan 7-9 due to wildlife safety and fog. This is the fifth such cancellation in 18 days. Key routes affected.
Indian Railways announces special train services for Pongal 2026 to connect major cities in Tamil Nadu and beyond. Check the full list of trains, routes, timetables, and stoppages for seamless festival travel.
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
Tarana Husain Khan's new book uncovers the forgotten life of the courtesan who inspired poet Dagh Dehlvi. Discover the hidden history of Lucknow's cultural zenith.
Explore Harjeet Singh Gill's new poetry anthology 'Dialogue With A Girl Friend', a profound narrative of love and human connection that resonates with every lover's journey. Dive into this literary masterpiece.
A review of 'The Social Life Of Trains', analyzing how trains are depicted in poetry, film, and literature. Discover how this book connects railways to our collective experience. Read the full review now!
Southern Railway will run special trains from Jan 8-21 for Pongal rush. Advance booking opens at 8 am on Sunday, Jan 4. Plan your travel now!
Explore Deccan Herald's special collection 'Poems on Nature,' a digital anthology featuring diverse poetic voices reflecting on India's natural world and environmental themes.
South Western Railways extends operations of 10 weekly & bi-weekly special trains till Feb to handle extra passenger traffic. Check new dates for Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam & other routes.
Renowned poet Rajinder Dhawan's latest collection 'Main Sagar Khara Tum Nadi Meethi' was launched at a vibrant event in Chandigarh, celebrating his profound literary journey.
Central & Western Railway to run special suburban trains on Dec 31 midnight in Mumbai. Check full schedule for CSMT, Kalyan, Harbour line, Churchgate, and Virar services for safe travel.
Indian Railways' new timetable 'Trains at a Glance 2026' will launch soon, featuring updated routes, reduced travel times, and details on Vande Bharat trains. Check the official website for the PDF.
Explore how a dedicated group of organisers is fueling Patna's open mic culture against odds like infrastructure gaps and financial losses. Discover their journey of building a creative ecosystem.
Punjab & Haryana High Court issues contempt notice over states' failure to build old age homes in every district as per 2007 law. Next hearing on Feb 10, 2026.
Urdu poet Wasim Barelvi captivated a Diwali-like crowd in Lucknow, defining shayari as a journey between words and emotion. Read about his profound musings at the Repertwahr festival's finale.
Indian Railways deploys 244 special train trips across 8 zones to manage Christmas & New Year 2025-26 travel surge. Book early via IRCTC for a smooth festive journey.
A literary session in Lucknow discussed the poetic legacy of Waheeduddin Khan 'Mateen'. The event, 'Through the Windows of Memories', was held at Sheroes Hangout.
A Hindi Hasya Kavita (humorous poetry) competition was held for students, promoting linguistic creativity and humor. Read about the event's highlights and winners.
New research uses ancient Tamil Sangam poetry to prove India's Deccan grasslands are biodiverse savannas, not wastelands, urging urgent conservation action.
Pope Francis delivers a powerful message on World Day of Migrants and Refugees, calling for an end to xenophobia and for nations to see displaced people as brothers and sisters, not threats.
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash gears up for a strong Indian release this weekend. Early reports suggest a ₹30-35 crore opening, facing competition from Bollywood's Dhurandhar. Read the full analysis.
In Mogadishu's fortified National Theater, aging Somali poets gather, reciting verses of peace and citizenship. Explore how this 'nation of poets' struggles to preserve its cultural soul against decades of war and the shadow of al-Shabab.
South Western Railway will run special trains from Yeshwantpur to Karwar on Dec 24 & 27. Return services on Dec 25 & 28. Check timings and plan your festive travel.
The acclaimed Marathi poetry show 'Akshar Akshar Tuzech Aahe' held its first Nagpur performance at Sai Sabhagruh, captivating a full house. Discover how the quartet blended verse and music into an emotional journey.
South Western Railway to run special express trains between Yeshwantpur and Karwar on Dec 24, 25, 27, 28 to ease holiday travel. Check schedules and stops here.
East Coast Railway deploys extra coaches in 5 trains & launches 6 specials from Odisha to tackle passenger surge after flight cancellations. Check IRCTC for real-time updates.
Western Railway announces 3 special trains from Mumbai & Ahmedabad to Delhi & Rajasthan from Dec 7-10 to ease passenger rush due to IndiGo flight cancellations. Bookings are now open.