Culture

Know about Holy Week and significance of Palm Sunday

Holy Week is an important time for Christians throughout the world. Holy Week, begins on Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter. Holy Week is a time when Catholics gather to remember and participate in the Passion of Jesus Christ.

2023-04-02T07:27:30.462795+00:00 IST

Art evokes emotions in human body: Study

People all around the world are drawn to creating and consuming art, and human emotions play a central subject in visual artworks as well as in music and performance art

2023-03-28T17:59:27.896748+00:00 IST

All you need to know about Ugadi festival

The term 'Ugadi', also known as 'Yugadi', is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Yuga' and 'Adi' which means the beginning of a 'new age'.

2023-03-22T05:36:17.112021+00:00 IST

Navroz: History, significance, how Parsi New Year is celebrated

Navroz is here! The festival is celebrated by Parsis all across the world. Navroz marks the first day of Farvardin, the first month in the Zoroastrian calendar, also known as the Shahenshahi calendar.

2023-03-21T05:22:15.077616+00:00 IST

Leaders with low self-esteem likely to create 'toxic' stress

Backed up by 40 years of research, well-being expert Professor Simon L. Dolan PhD says that leaders with low self-esteem are most likely to pass on stress to their teams.

2023-03-19T07:03:18.398062+00:00 IST

Holi 2023: Unique rituals that accompany the festival of colours

India is celebrated for its cultural diversity. Different regions, traditions and rituals enrich India's cultural heritage. The festival of colours is no exception. You will be amazed to know that the celebration of colours comes with unconventional rituals, which are steeped in the regional ethos of the nation. As India is celebrating 'Holi' today, let's revisit the unique traditions that have become part and parcel of this festival.

2023-03-08T06:52:15.107407+00:00 IST

Hosting a Holi 2023 party? Here's how to ace the colour theme

On the occasion of Holi people celebrate the festival with their loved ones. It's a time when old t-shirts and ripped jeans, which were tucked away in a corner of the cupboard, are eagerly waiting to be taken out and drenched in the vibrant shades of gulal.

2023-03-08T05:19:44.731479+00:00 IST

How to make your celebrations safe and environmentally conscious

The festival of Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and energy throughout India, with water, colours, and balloons being the essential components of this festival. In recent years, people have become increasingly conscious of the environment in which they live, and celebrating an 'eco-friendly' Holi has become the trend.

2023-03-08T05:12:35.175365+00:00 IST

Celebrate Holi 2023 with these delectable traditional delicacies

With Holi 2023 finally here, celebrations for the festival are in full motion. While the air is filled with the vibrant colours of gulal, there is a feeling of enthusiasm among Indians, as they celebrate the auspicious festival of colours with their friends and family.

2023-03-08T04:06:07.961285+00:00 IST

Holi 2023: Know the significance, time, rituals of Holika Dahan

With Holi just around the corner, celebrations for the festival have already begun. There is a feeling of enthusiasm among Indians, as they are preparing to play the auspicious festival of colours with their friends and family. But ahead of Holi, people perform Holika Dahan, a ritual that symbolises the victory of good over evil across India.

2023-03-06T08:41:28.220602+00:00 IST

Follow these steps to celebrate safe and eco-friendly holi

Playing 'eco-friendly' Holi has become the norm for the last few years. Celebrations of any sort should be responsible and environment-friendly. That's what the environmentalists are preaching throughout the years. Holi is one such occasion when such things need to be told to people repeatedly.

2023-03-06T04:39:58.033050+00:00 IST

Exploring the history, significance of Shab-e-Barat

Muslims around the world are gearing up to celebrate Shab-e-Barat, also known as the 'night of forgiveness', a significant festival observed on the 14th and 15th night of Sha'aban, the eighth month in the Islamic calendar. This year, the celebrations will take place from March 7 to 8.

2023-03-05T09:24:58.864113+00:00 IST

Holi Time! Check how you can ace your colour-themed party

Whether you are planning for a full-blown extravaganza at an outdoor staycation or an intimate terrace party with those closest to you, here are some of the tips to help you ace your holiday as well as a 'Holi'day party.

2023-03-04T11:16:39.395470+00:00 IST

Popular places you must visit during the 'festival of colours'

India is a diverse land of cultures and traditions where Holi, the festival of colours, which is already knocking on our doors, is celebrated with jubilation and festive cheer all across the nation.

2023-03-02T12:05:35.359411+00:00 IST

Ash Wednesday 2023: Know everything about this holy day

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. The holy holiday is meant to open up Christians to spiritual reflection and to connect with God through communal fasting and prayer.

2023-02-22T05:05:09.220155+00:00 IST

Maha Shivratri 2023: Food items you can consume while fasting

Maha Shivratri is one of the most auspicious Hindi festivals which is celebrated by devotees across India. The chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' is heard throughout the nation on this day.

2023-02-17T01:33:58.129813+00:00 IST

Mahashivratri 2023: Follow these Dos and Don'ts for fasting

Mahashivratri, which essentially translates to 'the great night of Shiva', is considered one of the most auspicious festivals of the country. It is celebrated annually with much fervour and excitement across India. This year Mahashivratri will be observed on February 18, 2023. So, get ready to hear chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' on this day.

2023-02-16T08:05:22.616027+00:00 IST

National Tourism Day: Take a look into its significance

India celebrates National Tourism Day on January 25 each year. The day is dedicated to raise awareness and promote tourism for the financial growth and development of the country. India is considered as one of the most popular and attractive tourist destinations in the world due to its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, eco-tourism, and mythological heritage.

2023-01-25T10:33:39.800992+00:00 IST

Here's everything need to know about Basant Panchami

The Hindu festival of Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, Shri Panchami, and Saraswati Panchami, is celebrated on the first day of spring and falls on the fifth day of the month of Magha. It also heralds the start of Holi preparations, which take place forty days following the feast. Maa Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning, music, and the arts is honoured throughout the festival.

2023-01-25T08:05:35.985235+00:00 IST

Pongal 2023: Know everything about the Harvest festival

Pongal is a traditional harvest celebration observed in South India, mainly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Pongal, an important South Indian festival, honours Lord Surya Narayan, the planet's ruler, and is linked with crop harvesting. In northern India, the celebration is known as Makar Sankranti. This year's four-day celebration will be held from January 15 to January 18 and will be distinguished by a number of customs and rituals, such as the giving of milk rice to the sun deity and the well-known bull-taming sport of Jallikattu. Here is everything you need to know about the four festival days known as Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kanum Pongal.

2023-01-14T04:04:45.537266+00:00 IST

Know all about Makar Sankranti and how it's celebrated in India

India is a land of immense devotion and festivities, where we have a plethora of cultures and traditions. When it comes to the Hindu culture, Makar Sankranti is one significant festival dedicated to Lord Surya or the Sun God.

2023-01-13T12:52:25.838019+00:00 IST