Holi
- India
Jharkhand: Clash during Holi procession leaves several injured, shops torched
Several people were injured after a violent clash erupted between two groups during a Holi procession in Jharkhand’s Giridih district on Friday, March 15. The altercation escalated into arson, with at least…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Bikers throw chemical-laced colours on schoolgirls during Holi, 7 injured
Seven schoolgirls were seriously injured after a gang of Holi celebrating men threw chemical-laced colours on them while they were waiting for their school bus in Lakshmeshwar town of Gadag district in…
- Hyderabad
Raja Singh accuses Asaduddin Owaisi of creating ‘unrest’ during Holi in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: After a largely peaceful Holi with a few scattered incidents of communal tension in Hyderabad, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Goshamahal MLA Raja Singh on Saturday, March 15 accused All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul…
- Hyderabad
With 14K police personnel, four incidents; Holi passes off peacefully in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: As many as 14,000 police personnel were deployed across Hyderabad for Holi on Friday, March 14. With four minor incidents of altercation, the festival passed off peacefully in the city. Hyderabad…
- Lollywood
Hania Aamir faces backlash for sporting bindi in her Holi post
Islamabad: Popular Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, known for her social media presence and immense fan following across Pakistan and India, has once again found herself in the spotlight. The Mere Humsafar star,…
- Photos
Photo: Indian festival of colours: Holi
Holi was celebrated largely peacefully around the country, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion. Hyderabad:…
- India
Archie and friends learn about Holi as new digest features story about Indian festival of colours
New York: Popular comic book character Archie and his friends are learning about Holi as the celebration of the festival of colours in India is featured in the comic’s latest edition. Co-CEO…
- Bollywood
Sonakshi fires back at trolls questioning Zaheer’s absence on Holi
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha never shies away from giving it back to trolls when they cross the line. This time, she slammed those questioning why her husband, Zaheer Iqbal, wasn’t celebrating…
- Hyderabad
Ganja-laced ice cream, sweets seized; 3 held in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Three people were arrested on Friday in Hyderabad for attempting to sell ganja-laced ice cream, kulfi, and sweets during Holi celebrations, Telangana Excise and Prohibition officials said. Acting on specific information,…
- India
‘Jai Shree Ram’ painted on UP mosque, Holi colours thrown despite tarpaulin cover
Despite heavy security in the state of Uttar Pradesh, mischievous individuals managed to create communal disharmony targeting mosques amid Holi celebrations. While Jai Shree Ram was painted on a mosque in Sambhal,…
- Bollywood
Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal wish everyone ‘Happy Holi’ with some perfect family pics
Mumbai: One of the most adored couples in Bollywood, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal wished everyone a ‘Happy Holi’ with some perfect family pictures. The first still dropped by the diva on…
- India
Photos: Cops maintain tight vigil in UP’s Sambhal
Sambhal: Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district and other ‘sensitive zones’ were held amidst tight police security and elaborate surveillance via drone and CCTV cameras on Friday. A flag march was…
- India
May this festival of colours bring new enthusiasm, excitement: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi, highlighting the vibrant and joyous spirit of the festival on Friday. Taking to social…
- Bollywood
Shweta Bachchan drops a love-filled pic of parents Amitabh and Jaya
Mumbai: Shweta Bachchan took to her Instagram handle and treated the netizens with a love-filled photo of her parents, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. The adorable photo featured Amitabh lovingly putting his hands…
- Featured News
Holi in Hyderabad: Historical festivity showing cultural inclusiveness
By Ameera Aaiza Let’s take a peek into history, ever wondered how Holi was celebrated during the Asaf Jahi period in Hyderabad? Holi in the Asaf Jahi era, which spanned from 1724…
