Shigmotsav, Goa's spring festival, highlights its traditions, celebrations, and regional variations.
Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.
The Indian government has revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was held under the National Security Act following protests in Ladakh.
The question is no longer whether the war will expand. It has. The next few days will tell us whether the war stabilises around Hormuz or whether the Strait itself becomes the trigger for a far larger rupture. What to watch for over the next 48 hours is simple: Any move by the US toward direct naval control of the Strait; any credible Iranian attempt to disrupt or mine shipping lanes and, critically, whether energy infrastructure in the Gulf continues to be targeted.If those lines are crossed in tandem, the war will no longer be containable within the region.
Vasant Panchami is not just about welcoming spring, it is also about honouring Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, music and art. And that is exactly why most people dress up in yellow on this day.
If the Somnath temple, which was attacked 1,000 years ago and faced continuous attacks thereon, could rise again and again, then we can surely restore our great nation to the glory it embodied 1,000 years ago before the invasions, asserts Narendra Modi.
Janhvi Kapoor is having a golden moment at the Toronto International Film Festival, and she captures it perfectly by wearing a gown of the same colour.
From India's entry to the Oscars to the foodie flamboyance of Bollywood's first family to Srikant Tiwari's hope for a hat-trick and Korean entertainment in deeply dark mode, it's raining OTT goodies this week.
When Kamini Kaushal passed away at 98, she missed being a centenarian by just two years. But there is very little else that she missed out on in her long, rich, creatively fulfilling life.
Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart.
These tempting spring rolls can be made in advance and frozen.
India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao, creating bold new flavours, making chocolate both a luxury and a story.
Alia Bhatt arrives in style for the screening of the film The Mastermind.
The most memorable part of the year is here, and the world is rejoicing, and how. Rediff.com presents a bouquet of scintillating images as the world celebrates the arrival of the spring season, in their own beautiful ways.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday called on Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and discussed issues of bilateral interest.
Glimpses from the traditional annual Fallas Festival in Valencia, Spain.
Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with Chinese officials. The visit comes amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and to resume bilateral cooperation in various fields, including the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Taking inspiration from Holi, the spring festival, Gaurang splashed the ramp with hues of pinks and reds at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.
Chinese people sent about 12 billion SMS to greet their countrymen during the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, raking in nearly $157 million for the service providers.
'I hope this film will bring some change in people, their homes, and in our society.'
Stunning landscapes, natural beauty, clean beaches, cultural wealth, mouth-watering food, shopping options, safety for solo travellers, warm hospitality, easy visas, and connectivity make Vietnam a must-visit destination, discovers Ramesh Menon.
Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendor across India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets. Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies. Public transport did not ply in the morning in most major cities while metro services started functioning from noon. As Holi coincided with the second Friday prayers during the holy Islamic month of Ramzan, security -- including increased patrolling and picketing -- was beefed up in several states. In Delhi, more than 25,000 security personnel were deployed. Police closely monitored about 300 sensitive areas with CCTV cameras and drones.
From mustard-hued sarees to golden-toned ensembles, our Bollywood beauties provd yellow isn't just auspicious -- it's super stylish too!
Be your stylish best this Lohri.
Thousands of travelers began to fly in and out of mainland China as Beijing removed almost all of its border restrictions.
Any movie about time loops is bound to draw comparisons with the Bill Murray classic, Groundhog Day but Palm Springs holds rather well on its own, raves Sukanya Verma.
The Chinese government on Saturday ordered the release of people detained over a host of coronavirus-related incidents, a day ahead of Beijing's plan to scrap its three-year-old stringently implemented zero-Covid policy.
Here's looking at how the world celebrated the day of love!
Officials said 387 passengers were aboard two flights from Toronto and Singapore on the day the country ended its strict COVID-19 restrictions for travellers.
Urvashi Rautela walks the red carpet at the screening of the film The Apprentice at Cannes.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning went on the offensive saying "we do not believe the entry restriction measures some countries have taken against China are science-based".
Beyond Holi: Spring celebrations around the world in pictures.
Eating after fasts is about lightly-prepared foods, like sauteed green banana sabzi.
The exchange took place at five Border Personnel Meeting points along the LAC, the sources added.
From Ivanka Trump to Deepika Padukone, everyone loved Rohit Bal's magnificent creations.
Rajeev Srinivasan on springtime in India
Rediff.com brings you a presentation of photographs of people enjoying the new season of growth, warmth and festivities. Take a look at our spring collection.
The winners of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 have been revealed.
Here are some of the glimpses of the celebrations.
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