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Holi 2024: Places to visit in India to celebrate festival of colours

Experience the essence of Holi in the vibrant cities and towns of India. From Mathura's streets to Barsana's lanes, every city offers a special Holi celebration

Holi 2024: All about harmful effects of chemical colours on your health

From gulal to water balloons, the joy of Holi unites us, making remarkable memories of fun and giggling. However, it's important to stay away from certain synthetic colours that contain chemicals

Holi 2024: 8 colourful and vibrant ways to decorate your home for Holi

Holi is a high energy celebration so live its essence with beautiful makeovers, handcrafted decorations and lift the stylish of your space to make unforgettable moments with friends and family

Holi 2024: Tips to celebrate the festival of colours in an eco-friendly way

Environmental activists have been emphasising on the importance of having an eco-friendly Holi festivity for the past many years. Holi will be celebrated on March 25 around the world

Lathmar Holi 2024: All about this unique variety of Holi festivity

Holi is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month Phalguna, which normally lies in February or March. This year, the celebration of colours will be celebrated on March 25, 2024

Holi Special Trains 2024: Railways to run 15 special trains, check routes

Indian Railways plans 15 special trains for Holi festivals connecting various cities such as Patna, Varanasi, and Katra. Check schedules, routes and more

Letter raising objections over Holi celebration at Pak varsity withdrawn

Pakistan's higher education watchdog on Thursday withdrew a letter raising objections over the celebration of the Holi festival at a university here after a backlash on social media and intervention by the government. Shaista Sohail, the executive director of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), had issued a letter taking exception to the celebration of the festival by the students of Qaudi Azam University in Islamabad. However, the letter invited a barrage of attacks on social media with many people asking about the academic performance of the HEC and suggesting to improve it instead of correcting the morals of the people. Salman Sufi, the head of the Prime Minister's Strategic Reforms Unit, clarified that Education Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain had instructed the HEC to retract its controversial letter. According to a statement by Sohail, the HEC was highly respectful of all religions, faiths, and beliefs, and the associated festivals and celebrations observed in the country.

Holi celebration 2023: History, importance, significance, greeting messages

Holi is considered the most revered and celebrated festival in India and is celebrated in almost every part of the country and this year holi will be celebrated on March 8

Here's how Indians celebrate Holi across different parts of the country

If you enjoy colour and want to discover interesting information about Holi, here are the various names

H3N2 spreads like Covid; masks necessary at crowded places: Ex AIIMS chief

The common symptoms of the H3N2 virus include a runny nose, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea

Ukraine crisis LIVE: Russia says it made progress in negotiations

The head of the Russian delegation in talks with Ukrainian officials says the parties have come closer to an agreement on a neutral status for Ukraine

Five years on, Yadav family comes together for Holi celebrations in Saifai

After a gap of five years, the entire family of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav came together to celebrate Holi at their native village Saifai and extended greetings to the locals and party workers.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami greets people on Holi, wishes for prosperity

Uttarakhand caretaker Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Holi and wished for "happiness, peace and prosperity" in everyone's lives

Maha govt issues Holi guidelines; says people should avoid large gatherings

The Maharashtra government on Thursday issued guidelines for Holi, saying people should celebrate the festival of colours without congregating on a large scale

LIVE: Will respond like a lion, says Mamata on BJP 'destroying offices'

States like Maharashtra and Gujarat have banned public celebrations oh Holi, while Delhi has imposed restrictions. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Holi revellers violate coronavirus guidelines in Mahim area of Mumbai

Some women danced to loud music, while a few persons in the crowd were seen wearing PPE suits

In pictures: Holi Celebrations across the nation

A festive mood fills the air as people across the country get set for Holi celebrations

Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya to celebrate Holi for first time

Holi, for the first time, will be celebrated with grandeur at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple

Visva-Bharati shifts from tradition, holds spring fest ahead of Dol Purnima

In a departure fromtradition, the Visva-Bharati authorities organised the annual Basanta Utsab (spring festival) on Tuesday, instead of the usual day of 'Dol Purnima' on March 28

From Fanta to Surf Excel, brands walk the emotional plank on Holi

Facebook looks at the power of social media in amplifying celebratory messages, Fanta (Coca-Cola India) invokes the joyous spirit, Fbb asks women to protest against harassment in the name of Holi