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Sex workers in Kolkata's Sonagachi celebrate Holi after two years
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 18 (ANI): Followed by a gap of two years during which the COVID-19 pandemic marred festive celebrations, the Durbar Mahila Coordination Committee, the largest organization of sex workers in West Bengal celebrated Holi at the red-light area located in S
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Cheerful Bollywood songs that need to be on your Holi party playlist
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 17 (ANI): It's that time of the year, when people slip into their most comfortable white clothes and step out of homes to splash vibrant colours on their loved ones and binge on scrumptious gujiyas. However, no Holi celebrations are complete without dan
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Shab-e-Barat 2022: Understanding significance, history and how the 'night
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Shab-e-Barat, which is also known as the "night of forgiveness," is observed between the 14th and 15th night of the Sha'aban, the eighth month in the Islamic Calendar. This year, the celebration of this auspicious Muslim festival will commence on the eve
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Holi, Daul Utsav begins at Assam's historic Barpeta Satra
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Barpeta (Assam) [India], March 17 (ANI): Celebrations for Holi, popularly known as Daul Utsav, began at the Barpeta Satra in Assam from Wednesday evening in accordance with Satriya tradition.
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People perform Holika Dahan in Amritsar, Delhi, many other places
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], March 17 (ANI): Ahead of Holi, people on Thursday performed Holika Dahan, a ritual that symbolises the victory of good over evil, in Amritsar and many other places across the country.
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Security tightened in Delhi for Holi, Shab e-Barat festivals
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): In view of festivals of Holi and Shab e-Barat festival, the Delhi Police has tightened security around the areas of Jama Masjid and Delhi Gate to ensure safe celebrations.
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From Lathmar to Hola Mohalla, here's how Holi is celebrated in diverse par
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): The festival of colours Holi is knocking on our doors and so is the spring equinox.
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Karan Johar, Aryan Khan, Sidharth Malhotra attend Shweta Bachchan's star-s
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 17 (ANI): From filmmaker Karan Johar, actor Sidharth Malhotra to superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, several tinsel town celebrities gathered under one roof for the birthday celebrations of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan's daughter Shweta Bachch
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'Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle' unveiled in Madagascar to mark celebration
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Antananarivo [Madagascar], March 16 (ANI): Celebrating the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ambassador of India to Madagascar, Abhay Kumar jointly inaugurated a Green Triangle named after Mahatma Gandhi along with Mayor of Antananarivo Naina Andriantsitohaina on Wednesday.
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Kolkata: Markets decked up for Holi celebrations; water guns carrying PM M
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 16 (ANI): The Bada Bazaar wholesale market in Kolkata is decked up with huge stock for Holi celebrations ahead of the festival, including herbal colour, balloons and water guns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's image on it and a variety of masks with
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Jharkhand CM celebrates Holi with MLAs in state legislative assembly
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], March 15 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday celebrated Holi along with the ruling and opposition MLAs in the state legislative assembly in Ranchi.
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Indore residents enthusiastic to celebrate Holi sans COVID-19 scare
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 15 (ANI): With Holi round the corner, Indore residents are filled with enthusiasm and joy to celebrate the festival of colours without any fear of COVID-19 disease after two years.
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