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Banaras Lit Fest Veteran writer Namita Gokhale.

Namita Gokhale, Mahadev Toppo, Peggy Mohan among winners at Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2026

February 02, 2026 4:56 pm

The Banaras Lit Fest announced its 2026 Book Awards, honouring Namita Gokhale and writers across Indian languages for excellence in literature.

The Sealdah-Banaras Amrit Bharat Express will run as a tri-weekly service.

Sealdah-Banaras Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table

January 10, 2026 5:05 pm

Sealdah–Banaras Amrit Bharat Express Launched: The Sealdah-Banaras Amrit Bharat Express train will be maintained and operated by the Eastern Railway (ER) zone.

'Yeh badi hairat ki baat hai...': Anubhav Sinha misses having this Varanasi dessert in Mumbai

November 15, 2025 3:11 pm

"...khana, gaana, aur cinema banana: isse upar kuch hai hi nahi jeevan me," says Anubhav Sinha

New Vande Bharat train launched for Varanasi: Don’t miss these experiences in the ancient city

September 03, 2025 11:30 am

The new train will take travellers from Meerut to Varanasi in 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Shortlist for Banaras Literature Fest book awards 2025 announced: Check list here

February 09, 2025 2:59 pm

Perumal Murugan's 'Fire Bird', Jeet Thayil's 'I'll Have It Here' and Damodar Mauzo's 'Boy, Unloved' have made it to the list.

Why celebrating Diwali in Banaras is an experience of the city itself

October 24, 2022 7:17 am

For centuries, Varanasi and the festival of lights have been uniquely bound by tradition, ganga-jamuni tehzeeb, and the famed Purabiya lilt that wafts in its sacred and secular identity

Banaras Locomotive Works seeks to expand earnings through exports

December 31, 2021 6:33 am

🔴 In 2021, it had completed an order of six 3,000 HP Cape Gauge locomotives to Mozambique.

Tea, talk, tally and temple

August 29, 2021 4:35 pm

Below the Ganga waters, there are undercurrents, a desire for ‘naya chehra’, discontent over prices, bitterness over Covid, disquiet over religious rift. However, will it matter in 2022? One can’t say with Banaras.

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Book explores various facets of Banaras

August 25, 2021 4:19 pm

The famous food items of the place: thandai, paan, malai toast, and more, also find place in the book

When Bollywood met Banaras

October 29, 2019 11:24 pm

Mohit Takalkar on his play, Mosambi Narangi, tickling the funny bone and the art of doing nothing in Varanasi.

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Pandit Rajan Mishra: A pictorial tribute to the classical singer from Rajan Sajan Mishra duo

April 27, 2021 1:04 pm

Belonging to Banaras Gharana, Pandit Rajan Mishra along with his brother Pandit Sajan Mishra, has wowed people with their khyaal style of Indian classical music. Here are some pictures of the renowned musician

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From thandai to baati chokha: Popular street foods of Varanasi you must try

April 25, 2019 2:05 pm

Food is a important part of Varanasi's culture, and if you are visiting the holy city you are in for a gastronomic treat. Here are some of the best street foods that you can try out.