News for 'Holi'

Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

A day after six persons died in the Tirupati stampede, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced a judicial inquiry into the incident that seems to have been the result of a policeman's innocuous act of opening the gate with the intention of aiding a sick woman.

How do you celebrate Holi? Tell us

How do you celebrate Holi? Tell us

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Tell us how you celebrate the festival of colours.

Share your Holi pics with us!

Share your Holi pics with us!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Have a photograph of you celebrating Holi with family and friends. Share it with us!

In Pics: Bura na mano, Holi hai!

In Pics: Bura na mano, Holi hai!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

People in different parts of the country have already started celebrating the festival of colours.

Holi pics: A celebration with friends

Holi pics: A celebration with friends

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Readers share their Holi pics.

Protests in Punjab as man attacks priests, desecrates holy book in gurdwara

Protests in Punjab as man attacks priests, desecrates holy book in gurdwara

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Punjab police arrested Jasvir Singh after the incident and booked him for hurting religious sentiments and attempt to murder.

Oppn blames VIP culture, mismanagement for Kumbh stampede

Oppn blames VIP culture, mismanagement for Kumbh stampede

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The Congress on Wednesday criticized the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government for a stampede at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh, blaming mismanagement and a focus on VIP movement instead of common devotees for the tragic incident. Rahul Gandhi called for reining in "VIP culture" and improving arrangements for devotees. Congress leaders expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and demanded action to prevent such incidents in the future.

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups on Wednesday, with a three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to be awarded the former and the latter going to Saudi Arabia.

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Messi and Iniesta shared the Barca dressing between 2005 and 2018, together winning nine La Liga titles, four Champions League crowns and won two trebles in 2009 and 2015.

Share your Holi recipes with us!

Share your Holi recipes with us!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

What are you cooking for Holi this year? Tell us!

Mamta Kulkarni takes sanyas, does own 'pind-daan'

Mamta Kulkarni takes sanyas, does own 'pind-daan'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Actor Mamta Kulkarni has renounced the worldly life at the Maha Kumbh and will be consecrated as a Hindu nun under the Kinnar Akhara. She performed her own 'Pind Daan' and will be consecrated as 'mahamandaleshwar'.

A Gen Z Influencer Goes To The Maha Kumbh

A Gen Z Influencer Goes To The Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'You don't realise your life has changed in just three days.' 'It's when you come back to the city that it starts hitting you but you now have the power to manage the challenges Life throws at you.'

What to wear this Holi

What to wear this Holi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

These pictures will help you decide.

PIX: Neetu Chandra celebrates dry Holi

PIX: Neetu Chandra celebrates dry Holi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Check the pictures of her playing with colours!

PIX: Kriti Sanon, Priyanka Chopra celebrate Holi

PIX: Kriti Sanon, Priyanka Chopra celebrate Holi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Check out the cool Holi pictures.

1 lakh trees to be felled for Kanwar route: UP govt tells NGT

1 lakh trees to be felled for Kanwar route: UP govt tells NGT

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The National Green Tribunal has been informed by the Uttar Pradesh government's environment department that over 1.12 lakh trees will be felled in the protected forest area in the state to make way for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra route.

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

... resulting in a Rs 2 trillion economic spinoff.

Holi pics: Readers share their photos

Holi pics: Readers share their photos

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Readers share their Holi pics!

Modi hugs Pope Francis at G7; invites him to India

Modi hugs Pope Francis at G7; invites him to India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

They met with a warm embrace at the Outreach session of the G7 Summit in Apulia, southern Italy where they joined other world leaders to deliberate on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean.

Delhi, Mumbai ban public Holi celebrations amid surge in Covid cases

Delhi, Mumbai ban public Holi celebrations amid surge in Covid cases

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

In view of a persistent rise in COVID-19 cases, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Tuesday ordered that there will be no public celebrations in the national capital for upcoming festivals such Holi and Navaratri. Considering the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also announced that Holi celebrations, on March 28 and 29, will not be permitted in both private or public places.

Your Holi pics: Colour, masti everywhere

Your Holi pics: Colour, masti everywhere

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Readers share their fun-filled Holi memories with us.

Delhi: Stopped for modified bike, father-son duo attacks cops

Delhi: Stopped for modified bike, father-son duo attacks cops

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

A police inspector and a constable have been injured after being allegedly attacked by a man and his 24-year-old son in southeast Delhi while initiating action against them for an unlawfully modified motorcycle silencer, officials said.

Tibet earthquake: Rescuers race against time to find survivors

Tibet earthquake: Rescuers race against time to find survivors

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Local officials said no casualties have been reported due to Wednesday's quake that hit the Madoi County in Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai province of northwest China at 3:44 pm (Beijing time), tremors for which were also felt in north-eastern Nepal.

35 cr pilgrims may attend Maha Kumbh Mela: UP govt

35 cr pilgrims may attend Maha Kumbh Mela: UP govt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government is expecting over 35 crore pilgrims to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a significant increase from the 24 crore who attended the 2019 Kumbh Mela. The event, which will take place over 45 days, will feature extensive security and sanitation measures, as well as a digital component. The state government has allocated Rs 7,000 crore for the event.

16 mouthwatering Holi recipes

16 mouthwatering Holi recipes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

With Holi around the corner, it is time to roll up your sleeves and toss up some yummy delicacies. Here are 16 mouthwatering Holi recipes from Pankaj Bhadouria to start you off with!

Sanctity of Tirupati laddu now restored: TTD

Sanctity of Tirupati laddu now restored: TTD

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Amid concerns among devotees on the quality of ghee used in the famous Tirupati 'laddu prasadam', the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has said sanctity of the sacred sweetmeat has been restored.

PHOTOS: A riot of colours as India plays Holi

PHOTOS: A riot of colours as India plays Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The festival of colours celebrated with traditional fanfare.

Is That Rohit Sharma?!

Is That Rohit Sharma?!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Rani Rampal, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag also posted their wishes and pictures on X.

Pics: The happiest faces of Holi

Pics: The happiest faces of Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Kicking off Holi 2018...

'I wore a raincoat and played Holi!'

'I wore a raincoat and played Holi!'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

'My earliest Holi memory is of the rowdy boys in our small town, dunking everyone who stepped out of their houses into muddy water.'

When MPs played Holi in Parliament

When MPs played Holi in Parliament

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

BJP leader Hema Malini was among those who played Holi with other MPs and appealed the people of the country to enjoy the festival but not misuse it

Now shop owners in MP's Ujjain asked to display names

Now shop owners in MP's Ujjain asked to display names

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Violators will have to pay a Rs 2,000 fine for the first offence and Rs 5,000 if they defy this order for the second time, Ujjain Mayor Mukesh Tatwal said on Saturday.

Holi recipe: Mava gujiya

Holi recipe: Mava gujiya

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Reader Aditi Bahl shares her favourite Holi recipe. You can share yours too!

Ghaziabad: Ruckus after car hits kanwariyas, security beefed up

Ghaziabad: Ruckus after car hits kanwariyas, security beefed up

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Police have intensified security in some areas of Ghaziabad district and imposed more traffic curbs after a car allegedly hit some kanwariyas in Muradnagar, who then thrashed the driver and vandalised the vehicle, an official said on Sunday.

Urvashi Rautela plays Holi with Rakhi Sawant

Urvashi Rautela plays Holi with Rakhi Sawant

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Celebs have some fun on Holi.

SC extends stay on kanwar route eatery order by MP, UP U'khand

SC extends stay on kanwar route eatery order by MP, UP U'khand

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Opposition had dubbed the directives issued by the three states as divisive and discriminatory against Muslims, and the apex court's order effectively ensured that the Yatra was held without their orders being enforced.

I'll stop singing songs on alcohol if...: Diljit Dosanjh

I'll stop singing songs on alcohol if...: Diljit Dosanjh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Diljit's songs, such as Patiala Pegg and Panchatara, were specifically mentioned in the complaint.

India reacts 'strongly' to temple vandalism in US

India reacts 'strongly' to temple vandalism in US

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

This was the second incident of desecration at a BAPS temple in less than a month in the US amidst the growing trend of temple vandalism as part of a systematic hate crime against the Hindu community in the country.

The Char Dham Quiz

The Char Dham Quiz

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Take our quiz to test your knowledge about the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand.

HOLI HAI! India celebrates festival of colours

HOLI HAI! India celebrates festival of colours

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Celebration of Holi at Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana in Uttar Pradesh is world famous and it attracts tourists from across the globe.