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Anti-Hindu mindset: BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh on row over Holi celebrations in Santiniketan

Kolkata, March 13: BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh on Thursday lashed out at the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing them of banning Holi celebrations in Santiniketan.

Symbol of rich cultural heritage: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla shares wishes on Holi eve

New Delhi, March 13: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday extended greetings to the people on the eve of Holi

Hema Malini in Odisha for cultural performance

Cuttack, March 13: BJP MP and actor Hema Malini on Thursday attended Echoes of an Era event at Sri Sri University in Cuttack.

PM Modi extends Holi wishes: Hope it fills lives with colours of joy, enthusiasm, and harmony

New Delhi, March 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings for the occasion of Holi, expressing hope that the festival would bring new enthusiasm and energy into people's lives while strengthening national unity.

UP CM Yogi and MP Ravi Kishan attend Holika Dahan program in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur, March 13: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attended the Holika Dahan program in Gorakhpur and showered the people with flower petals.

This Holi is unique as Delhi people have ended the BJP's 27-year exile: Bansuri Swaraj

New Delhi, March 13: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Thursday extended her greetings to the people on the occasion of Holi. She said this year's Holi is special as the BJP came to power in Delhi after 27 years.

Jammu: BSF troops celebrate Holi near international border in RS Pura

Jammu, March 13: Border Security Force Troops celebrated Holi near the international Border in the RS Pura sector of Jammu on Thursday.

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami attends Holi Milan Utsav, extends greetings to public

Dehradun, March 13: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in Holi celebrations at the 'Holi Milan Utsav' organised at his residence on Thursday and, while extending his greeting, highlighted the state's commitment to passing traditions to future generations.

If someone wants to play Holi or offer Namaaz, they should be allowed: Jagdambika Pal

New Delhi, March 13: With the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) giving the green light for Holi celebrations at the non-resident students' club (NRSC) on March 13 and 14, following increasing pressure, BJP MP and Waqf Bill Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Jagdambika Pal stepped in to voice support for cultural unity.

Raashii Khanna and family seeks blessings at Srisailam Temple

Mumbai, March 13: Raashii Khanna chose to begin her Holi celebration on a spiritual note. The diva visited the Srisailam Temple along with her family.

Sensex, Nifty end lower as investors stay cautious

Mumbai, March 13: Indian stock markets ended on a weak note on Thursday as investors refrained from making fresh moves ahead of the long Holi weekend.

Abu Azmi calls for peaceful Holi, Ramzan Friday prayers

Mumbai, March 13: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Azmi on Thursday called for harmony and mutual respect as Holi and the Ramzan Friday prayers coincide on March 14, urging people to celebrate with peace.

Rakul Preet Singh: There's nothing like the madness of Holi at home

Mumbai, March 13: Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh is all set to celebrate Holi as she said she cannot wait to soak in all the fun and dance to her favorite songs.

'Main Dil Tum Dhadkan' fame Neelu Vaghela embraces the spirit of Holika Dahan

Mumbai, March 13: Actress Neelu Vaghela, who plays the character of Rajeshwari Devi in Shemaroo Umang’s show "Main Dil Tum Dhadkan" revealed that Holika Dahan is more than just a tradition; it’s an emotional and spiritual experience.

From gorging on gujiyas, to listening to music: Chandan Roy Sanyal shares how he celebrates Holi

Mumbai, March 13: A day ahead of Holi, actor Chandan Roy Sanyal revealed how he celebrates the festival of colors.

Holi celebrations at Sambhal's Kartikeya temple, first time in four decades

Sambhal, March 13: Marking a first in more than four decades, the Kartikeya temple in the city witnessed Holi celebrations with full glee and gaiety. Devotees and residents celebrated Holi by smearing each other with gulal and vibrant colours.

Manoj Tiwari slams AAP over protests on free LPG cylinder, assures rollout in month

New Delhi, March 13: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari celebrated Holi with party workers in Delhi, extended greetings and took a dig at the Aam Aadmi party's protest over the free LPG cylinder rollout, saying that the festival should be enjoyed without creating a controversy.

We didn't ban Holi: West Bengal MoS Birbaha Hansda on reports of ban on celebrations in Santinektan

Kolkata, March 13: Amid reports of an alleged ban on Holi celebrations in Santiniketan, West Bengal Minister of State Birbaha Hansda on Thursday clarified that the government did not ban Holi celebrations in Santiniketan, but rather made a request.

Holi celebrations in Burhanpur see tremendous demand for pichkaris, masks with PM Modi's photo

Burhanpur, March 13: As Holi draws near, the streets of Burhanpur are buzzing with vibrant preparations. The markets are alive with customers flocking to shops for colours, gulal, and pichkaris.

'Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile' actress Ayushi Khurana shares plans for her first Holi with hubby Suraj

Mumbai, March 13: 'Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile' actress Ayushi Khurana is all set to celebrate her first Holi with her husband, Suraj Kakkar.

Hyderabad, Cyberabad police impose restrictions on Holi celebrations

Hyderabad, March 13: Telangana Police in Hyderabad and Cyberabad have imposed certain restrictions in connection with the celebrations of Holi to maintain peace and order, but this has evoked a strong reaction from the BJP, which alleged that the Congress government is trying to impose curbs on the celebration of the Hindu festival.

Bihar: Modi and Yogi Pichkaris in demand at Patna ahead of Holi festival

Patna, March 13: The market at Boring Road intersection in Patna is buzzing with activity as it prepares for the Holi festival. This year, along with traditional Pichkaris, Modi--and Yogi-themed Pichkaris are also in demand and being sold.

Exclusive! Alia to celebrate Holi, birthday amidst friends and family in Alibaug

Mumbai, March 13: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is all set to ring in her 32nd birthday in Alibaug amidst her close friends and family on March 15.

Exclusive! Radhikka Madan shares her crazy memories of Holi

Mumbai, March 13: Bollywood actress Radhika Madan has reminisced about her favorite childhood memories of Holi celebration.

Let us move forward with new energy towards Viksit Bharat: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

New Delhi, March 13: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, arrived in Jodhpur on Thursday and met with the general public at his residence, extending his Holi greetings.

Mamata Banerjee's appeasement politics: Suvendu Adhikari on reported ban on Holi celebrations in Santiniketan

Howrah, March 13: West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government for reportedly banning Holi celebrations at Santiniketan's Sonajhuri Haat, accusing the police of divisive and appeasement politics.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta celebrates Holi with special children at Asha Kiran Shelter Home

New Delhi, March 13: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated Holi with the children of Rohini's Asha Kiran Shelter Home on Thursday, spreading festive cheer and extending greetings to the residents.

Lucknow sweet shop enters India Book Of Records for making largest Gujiya ahead of Holi

Lucknow, March 13: Chhappan Bhog, a sweet shop in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, made history by entering into India's Book of Records for making the world's largest Gujiya, weighing 6 kg and measuring 25 inches, ahead of Holi festivities on Tuesday.

Holi celebrations begin across country with colors, music, festive joy

New Delhi, March 13: The festival of Holi has begun across the country, with people coming together to celebrate with colors, music, and traditional festivities.

Ban on videos, reels, colours in Govind Devji Temple during Holi celebrations

Jaipur, March 13: Jaipur's historic Govind Devji Temple has announced special guidelines for Holi celebrations, restricting video-making, reels, and the use of colours inside the temple premises.

Widows Holi celebrated in Vrindavan with colors and joy

Vrindavan, March 13: 'Widows' Holi' - a distinctive cultural celebration held in Vrindavan has become a symbol of transformative change and stands as a vibrant testament to inclusion and compassion.

Sambhal DM joins women's SHG to sell herbal gulal ahead of Holi

Sambhal, March 13: In a unique initiative ahead of Holi, Rajender Pensiya, District Magistrate of Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, actively participated in selling herbal gulal alongside women from a Self-Help Group (SHG).

Pavail Gulatie reminisces about childhood 'Holi' days and 'gubbara heist'

Mumbai, March 13: Ahead of the festival of colours on Friday, actor Pavail Gulatie took a trip down memory lane and recalled how he used to spend his “Holi” during his childhood in New Delhi.

Rajasthan: BSF celebrates Holi on Indo-Pak Border, showers 'Gulal' and distributes sweets

Jaisalmer, March 13: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Thursday posted at border outposts celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm. To make the experience memorable, the senior officers and jawans make special arrangements ahead of the festivities.

UP: Lucknow shop sells silver pichkari worth Rs 1 lakh for Holi

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