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Updated: Mar 08, 2023 12:22 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.

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Updated: Mar 08, 2023 11:27 IST

Experience the joy of Holi: 5 must-visit destinations in India

Holi, the festival of colours, is enthusiastically celebrated with great fervour throughout India, which is a land rich in cultural diversity and traditions. This festive occasion brings together people from different walks of life to joyfully immerse themselves in v

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Updated: Mar 08, 2023 10:49 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.

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Updated: Mar 08, 2023 10:42 IST

Holi 2023: How to make your celebrations safe and environmentally co

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,

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Updated: Mar 08, 2023 09:36 IST

Celebrate Holi 2023 with these 5 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 famil

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Updated: Mar 07, 2023 15:38 IST

Greater gender equality helps both women and men live longer: Resear

The first global study to investigate how gender equality may be associated with life expectancy has found that both women and men live longer as it improves.

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Updated: Mar 06, 2023 14:11 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 D

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Updated: Mar 06, 2023 10:09 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 b

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Updated: Mar 05, 2023 20:48 IST

People use emojis to hide, show their feelings: Study

Researchers in Japan discovered that emojis were used to reduce the effect of negative sentiments as well as to communicate pleasant thoughts.

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Updated: Mar 05, 2023 15:47 IST

'Abhushan Mithai': Add sweetness to your Holi celebrations with Nash

Nashik is known for many things, including its grapes, onions, and wine, but one sweet dish that has been gaining attention recently, ahead of this year's Holi celebrations, is the unique and colourful 'Abhushan Mithai' or 'Phool Mithai'.

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Updated: Mar 05, 2023 14:54 IST

Exploring the history, significance of Shab-e-Barat: A night of forg

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 fro

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Updated: Mar 05, 2023 13:05 IST

Holi 2023: 5 traditional treats to savour during the festival of col

With Holi 2023 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.

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Updated: Mar 04, 2023 16:46 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.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2023 13:15 IST

People use emojis to hide, as well as show, their feelings, says stu

Scientists studying emoji use in Japan found that the images were used to soften the impact of negative expressions as well as to express positive feelings.

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Updated: Mar 03, 2023 10:31 IST

Study links neutral maternal behaviour toward infants with an epigen

A recent study linked neutral maternal conduct towards newborns with an epigenetic alteration in children related to stress response, supporting the significance of early development.

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Updated: Mar 02, 2023 19:26 IST

Scientists find sleeping too much or too little can make you sick

A good night's sleep can solve all sorts of problems - but scientists have now discovered new evidence that sleeping well may make you less vulnerable to infection.

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Updated: Mar 02, 2023 17:35 IST

Holi 2023: Popular places you must visit during the 'festival of col

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.

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Updated: Mar 01, 2023 17:29 IST

Study: Social workers experienced depression, PTSD, and anxiety at a

A new study published in the journal International Social Work has uncovered concerning rates of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety among social workers.

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Updated: Mar 01, 2023 16:34 IST

Study of popular diets finds over fourfold difference in carbon foot

A new study from Tulane University which compared popular diets on both nutritional quality and environmental impact found that the keto and paleo diets, as eaten by American adults, scored among the lowest on overall nutrition quality and were among the highest on carb

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Updated: Feb 28, 2023 22:12 IST

Protective parenting might help kids avoid health problems as adults

According to recent University of Georgia research, being a protective parent may prepare your children for a better adult life.

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Updated: Feb 27, 2023 23:57 IST

Study shows negative emotions can spark success but at a cost

Tapping into the dark side and using anxiety and anger can spark more success than fun and relaxation - but at the cost of your health

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