Ethnic violence-hit Manipur celebrates low-key Holi

IANS | March 14, 2025 9:18 PM

Imphal, March 14 (IANS) Holi, one of the biggest annual festival celebrations in Manipur, was rejoiced on Friday by the majority Meitei community in a low key manner as ethnic violence gripped the state for more than 22 months.

Foreign tourists join Holi festivities in Varanasi

IANS | March 14, 2025 11:36 AM

Varanasi, March 14 (IANS) Holi, the festival of colours, is being celebrated with great fervour across India, and in the sacred city of Varanasi, it has become a unique cultural experience for foreign tourists over the past two decades who have come visiting here.

After long time Delhi is celebrating Holi of victory: Manoj Tiwari

IANS | March 13, 2025 1:00 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday hosted a Holi Milan ceremony at his official residence, where several prominent BJP leaders gathered to celebrate the festival. Tiwari remarked that this Holi is special, as Delhi is celebrating victory after a long time.

Holi celebrations in Burhanpur see tremendous demand for pichkaris, masks with PM Modi's photo

IANS | March 13, 2025 12:58 PM

Burhanpur, March 13 (IANS) As Holi draws near, the streets of Burhanpur are buzzing with vibrant preparations. The markets are alive with customers flocking to shops for colours, gulal, and pichkaris. But this year, there’s a noticeable twist in the festivities – pichkaris, hammers, and masks bearing the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are flying off the shelves.