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Festival Tragedy: At least 17 people died and about 25 were injured in a crush at a Durga Puja pavilion in Kolkata after heavy rain sent crowds toward an exit. Tamil Music: Composer Deva, 75, has died, prompting tributes from stars including Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan; his songs helped define popular Tamil cinema. Japanese Folklore: Tokyo’s Yokai Bon Odori brought traditional communal dancing together with live music and costumes inspired by Japan’s supernatural beings, in a bid to draw younger people to local traditions. K-pop in India: Weverse Con Festival will make its India debut in Delhi in March 2027, with TXT, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM and Hwasa on the lineup. Cultural Exchange: Chinese food, handicrafts and cultural products drew crowds to a charity bazaar in Amman, offering visitors a taste of Chinese heritage.

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Oct. 16, 2026

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Music composer Deva dies at 75; film fraternity mourns 'true gem'

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Japan Art and Culture: Edo to Contemporary Art

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Chinese premier says China ready to strengthen alignment of development strategies with Uzbekistan

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India vs. West Indies fifth T20I: Honours even as rain has the final say in a thrilling series

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India Stampede Kills at Least 19

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Religious festival crush in Kolkata kills 17: reports

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India's Demographic Advantage Can Produce World-Class Golfers, Says PGTI Board Member Amitabh Kant

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India Has Potential to Produce World-Class Golfers in Next Decade: PGTI

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