News for 'Holi'

PIX: Dress up like Shraddha, Alia, Kiara this Holi

PIX: Dress up like Shraddha, Alia, Kiara this Holi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

PIX: Dress up like Shraddha, Alia, Kiara this Holi

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.

Holi tips from Kriti Sanon, Deepika, Vidya

Holi tips from Kriti Sanon, Deepika, Vidya

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

'I ensure to oil my hair with a coconut-based hair oil. It takes care of my hair and protects it from the damage of the harsh Holi colours.'

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.

Kohli, Karmakar, Clarke greet fans on Holi!

Kohli, Karmakar, Clarke greet fans on Holi!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Among the cricketers, Australia's David Warner, Steve Smith and West Indies' Chris Gayle also wished the fans on Instagram.

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.

PIX: Bollywood's recent Holi celebrations

PIX: Bollywood's recent Holi celebrations

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Here's taking a look.

Holi recipe: How to make a bhang cocktail

Holi recipe: How to make a bhang cocktail

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

A delicious Holi cocktail recipe that is sure to impress your guests.

PIX: Saiyami Kher plays Holi with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Saiyami Kher plays Holi with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

A look at the celebration pictures.

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.'

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.

PIX: 8 hilarious ways to avoid Holi enthusiasts

PIX: 8 hilarious ways to avoid Holi enthusiasts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The ultimate guide how people who cringe at the thought of the festival.

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.

PIX: Karanvir Bohra's Holi party for his twins

PIX: Karanvir Bohra's Holi party for his twins

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Look at who joined the celebrations.

Holi special: How to make Gujiyas

Holi special: How to make Gujiyas

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Chetna Shukla presents a special recipe for Gujiya.

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.

Mouth-watering Holi recipes!

Mouth-watering Holi recipes!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

Forget gujiyas and bhang, try these easy-to-make recipes and share it with your loved ones.

Holi Special: 3 Thandai recipes

Holi Special: 3 Thandai recipes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

On the lookout for fabulous thandai recipes for Holi?

PHOTOS: Team India, Australia's Maxwell celebrate Holi

PHOTOS: Team India, Australia's Maxwell celebrate Holi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell celebrated Holi, the festival of colours, ahead of their match against Pakistan in the ICC World Twenty20 on Friday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Kareena, Asin play Holi

PIX: Kareena, Asin play Holi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

We took pictures of stars celebrating Holi. Take a look.

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.

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.

Reader invite: Share your Holi recipes!

Reader invite: Share your Holi recipes!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The Festival of Colours is here! and we want to know what's cooking in your kitchen.

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and Mandeep Singh, were greeted by a sea of devotees and well-wishers as they arrived at the holy shrine.

Ayodhya: Lights installed on Ram Path, Bhakti Path stolen

Ayodhya: Lights installed on Ram Path, Bhakti Path stolen

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

As many as 3,800 bamboo and 36 projector lights worth over Rs 50 lakh installed on Bhakti Path and Ram Path, located in a high-security area in Ayodhya, were allegedly stolen, according to police.

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Dr Singh's final journey to begin tomorrow at 9.30 am

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were among the top leaders who paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh at his home in New Delhi on Friday.

12 types of people you'll meet on Holi

12 types of people you'll meet on Holi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Be prepared to be dragged, doused and break into a dance.

The mystery death of Pakistan's 'holy warrior'

The mystery death of Pakistan's 'holy warrior'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Khadim Hussain Rizvi is now gone. But the mass appeal of fundamentalism among Pakistan's burgeoning, young, illiterate, unemployed and angry population isn't, observes Shekhar Gupta.

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets: Prayagraj gears up for grand Maha Kumbh

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets: Prayagraj gears up for grand Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Prayagraj is transforming into a massive temporary city to host the Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, expected to draw over 40 crore pilgrims. The preparations include extensive infrastructure development, including 160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets, and a 1,250-km pipeline network. The event, starting on January 13, will culminate on February 26, bringing together millions of devotees for the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.

Day after fire tragedy, MP temple bans outside colours during Rangpanchami

Day after fire tragedy, MP temple bans outside colours during Rangpanchami

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The administration has declared that devotees will not be permitted to bring external colours into the temple premises in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh.

'Thought nothing will happen after Babri case, but...'

'Thought nothing will happen after Babri case, but...'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

A body representing the 'Khadims' of the Ajmer dargah has condemned a plea in a local court that seeks to declare the shrine of Khawaja Gharib Nawaz as a temple, saying right-wing forces were trying to "isolate" Muslims and "disrupt" communal harmony in the country.

Marathas wanted to 'liberate' Hindu holy sites

Marathas wanted to 'liberate' Hindu holy sites

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Contemporary records speak of Chhatrapati Shivaji's resolve to liberate Hindu holy places, and the later Maratha rulers carried forward his legacy, Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) reveals in a forthcoming book.

The Dalai Lama Is Just 50 Km From China

The Dalai Lama Is Just 50 Km From China

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Dalai Lama's proximity to the Chinese border will anger the Communist dictators in Beijing, who despise the Tibetan spiritual leader who retains his influence in his homeland 64 years after he fled Tibet.

Your favourite Holi song?

Your favourite Holi song?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Tell us!