Nehwal expressed gratitude to the J-K administration, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and the security forces.
Glimpses from the last day of His Holiness The Dalai Lama's teaching session at the Kalachakra ground, Bodh Gaya, January 1, 2023.
President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted the nation on the occasion of Holi and said that the festival of colours promotes oneness and harmony as well as bring happiness and prosperity to all.
Stars get in a festive mood on social media, as they celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri.
Dhami said several acres of land were freed from encroachment during the demolition drive in the 'Malik Ka Bagicha' area of Banbhoolpura.
A look at the Holi releases in the past decade.
A senior RITES official said the new station building comes equipped with many modern facilities that passengers usually get at an airport, but the architecture of its facade "embraces tradition" in a nod to the upcoming Ram temple.
Pakistani actress Veena Malik took some time off to play Holi recently.
Asked if she would play Holi with Vajpayee and Advani, she said, 'Certainly not.'
Widows in Vrindavan enjoy Holi under the auspices of Sulabh International, an NGO trying to improve the living condition of widows having no one to support them and living in government shelter homes.
Father Dias met Biden during a 30-minute holy communion service for the US president at a hotel where he was staying in New Delhi on Saturday, ahead of the G20 summit.
He presented the first-ever National Creators' Awards at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.
On the controversial AFSPA, the home minister said, "We will also think of revoking AFSPA."
The three actresses tell you how to save your hair from damaging colours this Holi.
Bollywood actors are looking forward to the festival of Holi, and have already made their plans for the day.
As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous event, companies are rushing to do their bit and be a part of the mega celebrations. Some are offering a part of their profits as donations, telcos are beefing up the number of cellular towers to ensure better connectivity, and there are those distributing jalebis and food platters.
The 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham' has become the 68th civil airport terminal in the country to come under the umbrella of the specialised aviation security group of the central force.
The ancient Shiv Mandir is located at Bisrakh village, believed to be the birthplace of Ravana, the antagonist to the hero of Lord Ram in the epic Ramayana.
Amarnath Singh, a resident of Jamshedpur, went to Basukinath temple in Dumka along with his family to offer obeisance in the holy month of 'Shravan' when the gunmen shot him from point blank range, they said.
IMAGES from the IPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, in Bengaluru, on Monday.
Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts from Sri Ranganath Swamy temple in Tiruchirapalli to the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya.
The music composer had a fun-filled day with his family and friends.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international joint general secretary Surendra Jain on Tuesday warned All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his comment on the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Earlier, there was a debate if Modi is entitled to adopt the role which usually goes to a "householder".
While the country was high on Holi celebrations on Saturday, it was a quiet day for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Sources in the PMO said there was no particular reason for the Prime Minister keeping away from the celebrations. Singh had in his Holi greetings said that the festival symbolised the country's spirit of togetherness, harmony and tolerance.
Over a thousand widows broke the 400-year-old tradition and celebrated the festival within the precincts of the ancient Gopinath temple.
India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a draft resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia, asserting that the prevalence of 'religiophobia' against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths facing violence and discrimination must also be acknowledged rather than singling out just one religion.
Over 100 visiting Pakistani businessmen on Saturday had a taste of the intimacy sparkled by the festival of colours as they played Holi in New Delhi, promising to take the growing relationship between the two countries beyond trade and economy.
'It was not easy. I did not have the normal life of a teenager because I have been busy training with my horses. But it is all worth now. During Diwali and Holi, I was alone. The motivation was the goal of winning medals for India. So, we endured all this A big shout out to our horses also. We are nothing without them.'
With these mouth-watering recipes you'd want to celebrate Holi every other day!
As an Indian captain, he will enjoy his little piece of history and no one can take that away from him.
We asked a bunch of models at Lakme Fashion Week about their fondest Holi memories. And here's what they told us!
What are you waiting for? Read on and make these mouth-watering dishes at home today.
Aishwarya goes yellow, Priyanka goes pink!
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