Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24 (IANS) Thousands of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad have begun arriving in the Braj region to witness the world-famous Holi celebrations in Barsana, Vrindavan and Mathura, as the traditional festivities formally commenced with ritual ceremonies on Tuesday.
Bhagalpur, Feb 23 (IANS) Aromatherapy-based gulal is being prepared in Bihar's Bhagalpur, Bihar, for the upcoming festival of Holi and women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) are leading this unique initiative.
Prayagraj, Feb 23 (IANS) As the festival of Holi approaches, excitement is already sweeping across the country. Among all the vibrant celebrations, the spirit of Holi is perhaps the most eagerly awaited.
Gandhinagar, Feb 23 (IANS) The Women Art and Craft Festival was inaugurated at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly premises on Monday under the ‘Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi’ campaign.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated India's remarkable strides in agriculture and the resurgence of ancient cultural traditions, underscoring the nation's growing global footprint and deep-rooted heritage.
Gandhinagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday that honouring one's mother tongue while respecting other languages reflects the essence of Indian culture, as he presented literary honours at a state-level event on the eve of International Mother Language Day.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Music composer A.R. Rahman on Friday assured the Supreme Court that he would acknowledge the song "Veera Raja Veera", featured in the Tamil film "Ponniyin Selvan II", as being inspired by the traditional composition "Shiva Stuti" of classical vocalist Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar’s family.
Sambhal, Feb 19 (IANS) Acharya Pramod Krishnam, head of Kalki Dham, on Thursday termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a “national problem”, claiming that he was earlier a major threat to the Congress party but now has become a larger concern for the country.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) On the Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Thursday that the nation bows in reverence to the visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker, and champion of Swarajya.
Agra, Feb 19 (IANS) Marking the 396th birth anniversary of Maratha Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a grand ‘Shiv Jayanti Utsav’ will be organised at the historic Agra Fort on Thursday for the fourth year in a row, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis set to attend the celebrations.
