What is Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday? The history, traditions, and why the festival still mattersMardi Gras 2026 is set for Tuesday, February 17. This grand finale of Carnival celebrations in New Orleans promises parades, music, and vib...
17 Feb, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Why do we celebrate Diwali? Story behind Diwali celebration and historyDiwali, the Festival of Lights, is observed by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains worldwide, portraying the virtue of good over evil and ...
18 Oct, 2025, 12.40 AM IST
Holi 2025 gets a 'Gujiya' glow up: From 'Rs 50,000/ kg Golden Gujiyas' to the biggest one yet, confectioners go creativeWith Holi celebrations in full swing, Gujiya takes center stage across India. A sweets shop in Gonda introduces a luxurious 24-carat gold-l...
13 Mar, 2025, 11.13 AM IST
Holi 2025: Here are colour suggestions based on your Zodiac signHoli Colours: Celebrity astrologer Parduman Suri provides tips for choosing Holi colors based on your zodiac sign. Aries should go for red,...
12 Mar, 2025, 04.54 PM IST
Holi 2025 Date: Check Dhulendi date, Holika Dahan muhurat, bhadra kaal, Braj Holi full schedule, rituals, and holi safety tipsHoli 2025, Dhulendi, Holika Dahan: Holi, the Indian festival of colors, is celebrated with great joy. In 2025, Holika Dahan is on March 13 ...
12 Mar, 2025, 10.03 AM IST
Happy Holi 2025 wishes, images and quotes to share as Facebook posts, Whatsapp status and Instagram storiesHappy Holi 2025: As Holi approaches, set to be celebrated on March 14, it's time to prepare for heartfelt wishes, festive messages, and joy...
11 Mar, 2025, 10.17 PM IST
Basant Panchami 2025 date: Saraswati Puja timings, rituals, and significanceBasant Panchami 2025: Basant Panchami, on February 2, 2025, celebrates the arrival of spring and honors Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wis...
31 Jan, 2025, 09.51 AM IST
Karwa Chauth 2024: Here are dos and don'ts to follow if you are fasting during the festivalMarried Hindu women observe fast on Karwa Chauth for their husbands' well-being, following specific rituals including eating Sargi, wearing...
19 Oct, 2024, 02.27 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan ‘24: Planning a Mehndi ceremony? Check out these simple, gorgeous designsThe elaborate art of adorning hands and feet with henna, known as mehndi, holds a significant place in Indian celebrations, and Raksha Band...
18 Aug, 2024, 06.59 PM IST
Independence Day 2024: India shines bright as iconic landmarks across cities are bathed in tricolor gloryIndia Independence Day 2024: Landmarks across various Indian cities, such as Hyderabad's Golconda Fort and Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Ter...
14 Aug, 2024, 10.23 PM IST
Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant's wedding festivities kick off with mameru ceremony. See picsRadhika looked stunning as always in a beautifully embroidered lehenga. She accessorised her appearance with traditional jhumkas, maang-tee...
04 Jul, 2024, 01.51 AM IST
Eid 2024: Eid celebrations illuminate Delhi and Mumbai, marking the end of RamzanDelhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah and Nizamuddin Market, along with Mumbai's Mohammed Ali Road, were vibrant with Muslims celebrating Eid-ul...
11 Apr, 2024, 09.38 AM IST
Gudi Padwa 2024: Date, puja timings & vidhi, rituals, how to celebrate the Marathi New YearGudi Padwa, a revered Hindu festival in Maharashtra and Goa, approaches, marking the start of the Marathi New Year. Celebrated on April 9, ...
09 Apr, 2024, 11.50 AM IST
Why is Holi a big deal in India? The appeal lies beyond colour playTypically observed in March in India, Nepal, other South Asian countries and across the diaspora, the festival celebrates love and signifie...
22 Mar, 2024, 11.56 PM IST
Makar Sankranti 2024: How to celebrate the festival of harvest, joy and kites in a traditional wayMakar Sankranti 2024: This harvest festival, observed in diverse regions of the Indian subcontinent, is set to take place on January 15, 20...
15 Jan, 2024, 09.38 AM IST
Makar Sankranti 2024: Uttaarayan, Pongal, and Vilakku, know different names of Makar SankrantiMakar Sankranti 2024: Makar Sankranti 2024 unfolds a diverse celebration worldwide. In Gujarat, it's Uttarayan with vibrant kite-flying; Ta...
14 Jan, 2024, 07.05 AM IST
Here's how India is preparing for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrationsGanesh Chaturthi also known as Ganeshotsav is a ten-day festival that starts with Chaturthi Tithi and ends with Anantha Chaturdashi. Devote...
29 Aug, 2022, 04.55 PM IST