New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, arrived in Jodhpur on Thursday and met with the general public at his residence, extending his Holi greetings.
Sambhal, March 13 (IANS) In a unique initiative ahead of Holi, Rajender Pensiya, District Magistrate of Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, actively participated in selling herbal gulal alongside women from a Self-Help Group (SHG).
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Gorakhpur on Thursday to participate in the vibrant Holi celebrations, joining in the Holika Dahan, which will begin from Pandeyhata in the evening.
Shahjahanpur, March 11 (IANS) In a bid to maintain peace and ensure the safety of religious places during the upcoming Holi celebrations, the district administration of Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a unique precautionary step with over 60 mosques in the region been covered with tarpaulin sheets ahead of the famous 'Joota Maar Holi,' a colourful and chaotic event known for its exuberant processions and exuberant revelry.
Port Louis, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed in Mauritius on Tuesday morning as he arrived for a significant two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and the island nation.
Sonipat (Haryana), March 9 (IANS) To mark the International Women’s Day (IWD 2025) O.P. Jindal Global University is hosting a three-day National Convention on Women in India titled "Towards Equality, Emancipation, and Empowerment", at its campus in Sonipat.
Bhuj, March 8 (IANS) Kunaria, a picturesque village in Bhuj tehsil of Gujarat, once made famous by the Bollywood film 'Lagaan', has earned new renown for its vibrant community and progressive outlook. The driving force behind this transformation is none other than Rashmiben Chhanga, the village's dynamic female Sarpanch, whose unwavering commitment to women's empowerment and sustainable development has led Kunaria into a new era of prosperity.
Jamui, March 7 (IANS) With Holi just around the corner, markets in Bihar are abuzz with preparations, and this year, there’s a growing demand for herbal gulal made from flowers and natural ingredients. In Jamui district, women are crafting this eco-friendly gulal, combining traditional knowledge with creativity to make vibrant colours from fruits, flowers, and plants.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Even amid themselves, they note how they seem to only make gulab jamuns and samosas by the hundreds for official occasions, but India's 'informal diplomats' frequently show their metier. Like this absent diplomat's pregnant wife, under house arrest in Dhaka with her young son amid the 1965 war, ensuring she burnt the cypher books and then browbeat her Pakistani captors into treating her properly.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said that to know and understand about the culture and vibrant cultural heritage of South India, people must participate in the ‘Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Rashtrapati.
