Durga Puja 2026 Mahalaya: The Complete Guide to Dates, Rituals, and the Iconic Radio Broadcast Mahalaya 2026 falls on October 10, marking the start of Devi Paksha and Durga Puja festivities. Here's your complete guide to dates, tarpan timings, the iconic Mahishasuramardini broadcast, and what's new in Kolkata this year. Introduction For millions of Bengalis across India and the world, the arrival of Durga Puja is not announced by calendars or advertisements. It is announced by a voice. At 4 AM on Mahalaya morning, that voice—Birendra Krishna Bhadra's—comes through radio sets, YouTube streams, and car speakers, reciting the Chandipath with a resonance that has defined the season for over ninety years . Mahalaya 2026 falls on Saturday, October 10 . It marks the final day of Pitru Paksha, the fortnight dedicated to ancestors, and the first day of Devi Paksha, when Goddess Durga is believed to begin her journey toward Earth . This year brings a notable shift: Mahalaya arrives...
helicopter crash siemens ceo On April 10, 2025, a tragic helicopter crash in New York City's Hudson River claimed the lives of six individuals, including Agustín Escobar, CEO of Siemens Mobility Spain, his wife Mercè Camprubí Montal, and their three children. The accident has sent shockwaves through the global business community, as well as among friends and family of the victims. Jansatta +4 Wikipedia +4 The US Sun +4 The Incident The helicopter, a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV operated by New York Helicopter Charter, took off from Manhattan around 3:00 PM. Approximately 15 minutes into the flight, the aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, breaking apart midair before crashing into the Hudson River near Pier A Park in Jersey City. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the tail and rotor separate from the main body of the helicopter before it plunged into the water. Emergency crews responded swiftly, but four victims were declared dead at the scene, and two others succumbed to t...