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  • Rs 14 crore worth liquor sold in Noida ahead of Holi, highest since COVID-19 outbreak: Excise data March 10, 2023 02:54 PM IST

    Rs 14 crore worth liquor sold in Noida ahead of Holi, highest since COVID-19 outbreak: Excise data

    In the run-up to Holi last year, the revenue earned from liquor sales stood around Rs 11.5 crore, while liquor worth approximately Rs 9 crore was sold on December 30 and 31, they said.

  • Japanese woman, 22, harassed during Holi celebrations in India March 10, 2023 11:07 PM IST

    Japanese woman, 22, harassed during Holi celebrations in India

    Holi celebrations took a horrific turn for a 22-year-old Japanese woman in India after she faced harassment from a group of men.

  • Bharat Matrimony faces the heat for Holi ad, social media raises boycott call March 10, 2023 06:49 AM IST

    Bharat Matrimony faces the heat for Holi ad, social media raises boycott call

    Matrimonial website Bharat Matrimony came under criticism for its advertisement on Holi that was released on Wednesday.

  • Noida: Over 1,100 challans for violation of traffic norms on Holi, hefty fines for stunts March 09, 2023 03:19 PM IST

    Noida: Over 1,100 challans for violation of traffic norms on Holi, hefty fines for stunts

    Around 30 vehicles were impounded and owners of at least five of them penalised hefty amounts ranging between Rs 17,000 to Rs 33,000 for ”stunts” and recklessness like car occupants hanging from the windows, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumar Yadav said.

  • Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar celebrate Holi with US diplomat. Watch viral video March 09, 2023 03:26 PM IST

    Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar celebrate Holi with US diplomat. Watch viral video

    Union Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo shared a video of them playing Holi, using the moment to strengthen bonds between both countries.

  • Amitabh Bachchan says he was unable to celebrate Holi after getting injured on set March 08, 2023 07:39 PM IST

    Amitabh Bachchan says he was unable to celebrate Holi after getting injured on set

    Amitabh Bachchan wrote in his blog that on Holi he has been 'languishing in the environs of the home and the prevention from all kinds of physical activity'.

  • Holi 2023: Watch how Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and the Men in Blue celebrated festival of colours March 08, 2023 05:27 PM IST

    Holi 2023: Watch how Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and the Men in Blue celebrated festival of colours

    Rohit Sharma is seen applying colour on all the players while batter Surya Kumar Yadav is seen singing and dancing to the tune of 'Rang Barse..'

  • Vedanta's Anil Agarwal recollects playing Holi in Bihar with 'very less money in pocket' March 08, 2023 02:26 PM IST

    Vedanta's Anil Agarwal recollects playing Holi in Bihar with 'very less money in pocket'

    Although Anil Agarwal used the example of 'Holika dahan' as a sign of the victory of good over evil, the businessman has been experiencing troubled waters after the Centre opposed Vedanta's deal with Hindustan Zinc (HZL) to sell its international zinc assets.

  • Holi 2023: These 10 songs are perfect for the festival of colours March 08, 2023 01:59 PM IST

    Holi 2023: These 10 songs are perfect for the festival of colours

    Holi 2023 songs: Whether it's traditional songs or modern ones, Holi is incomplete without music and dance.

  • Apple CEO Tim Cook extends Holi greetings with pics that capture ‘spirit of festival’ March 08, 2023 11:28 AM IST

    Apple CEO Tim Cook extends Holi greetings with pics that capture ‘spirit of festival’

    Apple CEO Tim Cook took to social media on March 8 to extend his greetings on the festival of Holi.

  • Widows celebrate Holi at Vrindavan's Gopinath temple. Watch March 07, 2023 09:04 PM IST

    Widows celebrate Holi at Vrindavan's Gopinath temple. Watch

    Such programmes are organised to bring these widows into the mainstream of society and efforts are made to make them self-reliant by training them to prepare herbal Gulal, 'agarbattis' (incense sticks), and candles, officials said.

  • In this Goa village, people celebrate Holi with fire showers March 07, 2023 08:38 PM IST

    In this Goa village, people celebrate Holi with fire showers

    On the night ahead of Holi, villagers gather at an open space with three huge trunks of betel nut trees for performing various rituals that culminate into "Sheni Ujo".

  • Swiggy pulls down 'egg ad' billboard for Holi after social media outrage March 08, 2023 06:24 AM IST

    Swiggy pulls down 'egg ad' billboard for Holi after social media outrage

    The Swiggy advertisement said, 'Omelette – Sunny side-up – Kisi ke sarr par. #BuraMatKhelo. Get Holi essentials on Instamart.

  • Elaborate arrangements in city to ensure smooth traffic movement on Holi, Shab-e-Baraat March 07, 2023 03:57 PM IST

    Elaborate arrangements in city to ensure smooth traffic movement on Holi, Shab-e-Baraat

    Elaborate arrangements have been made for the safety of motorists and pedestrians in the national capital while ensuring smooth traffic flow and preventing rash driving or stunts on two-wheelers, they said.

  • Holi 2023: How to protect pets, stray animals during celebrations March 07, 2023 01:46 PM IST

    Holi 2023: How to protect pets, stray animals during celebrations

    The Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) says that unlike human skin, animal skin can absorb the toxic particles which could prove hazardous.

  • A message from Delhi Police to Zomato customer trying to order ‘bhaang’ March 07, 2023 01:39 PM IST

    A message from Delhi Police to Zomato customer trying to order ‘bhaang’

    Zomato's tweet on a customer trying to order bhaang prompted a response from Delhi Police.

  • Holi celebrations: Shah Rukh Khan dances with Gauri Khan. Old video is viral again March 07, 2023 01:17 PM IST

    Holi celebrations: Shah Rukh Khan dances with Gauri Khan. Old video is viral again

    Holi 2023: The 10-minute video also shows Shah Rukh Khan at one point being thrown into a shallow pool of water.

  • Holi skincare tips: How to protect your skin during the festival of colours March 07, 2023 08:23 AM IST

    Holi skincare tips: How to protect your skin during the festival of colours

    While playing Holi with colours is fun, the flipside to that is scrubbing away said colour from your skin, hair and nails for days on end once the celebrations are over. Here's how to protect your skin during the festival of colours.

  • Holi Celebration 2023: Five spring traditions from around the world March 06, 2023 06:42 PM IST

    Holi Celebration 2023: Five spring traditions from around the world

    Holi, festival of colours, is celebrated all over India. The festival marks the beginning of spring after a long winter and signifies the triumph of good over evil. Just like Holi celebration in India, there are some other unique spring festivals celebrated around the world. Take a look…

  • Delhi Police makes security arrangements for Shab-e-Baraat, Holi; issues public advisory March 06, 2023 05:49 PM IST

    Delhi Police makes security arrangements for Shab-e-Baraat, Holi; issues public advisory

    More than 150 company security personnel other than police, 800 traffic police personnel and 9,000 local police will be deployed for Shab-e-Baraat, which will be observed on the intervening night of March 7 and 8, officials said.

  • In Pics | Holi 2023: Things to know about famous Holi celebrations in different parts of India March 06, 2023 04:52 PM IST

    In Pics | Holi 2023: Things to know about famous Holi celebrations in different parts of India

    In some parts of India, there are unique traditions associated with the celebration of Holi. Here's a look.

  • Holi 2023: Women with sticks perform Indian festival ritual March 06, 2023 12:53 PM IST

    Holi 2023: Women with sticks perform Indian festival ritual

    The "Lathmar Holi” (Stick Holi) festival attracts visitors from around the world in large numbers to experience the celebrations, which are a symbol of India’s cultural heritage.

  • Happy Holi 2023: Wishes, quotes, messages, greetings, SMS, and WhatsApp status March 08, 2023 07:00 AM IST

    Happy Holi 2023: Wishes, quotes, messages, greetings, SMS, and WhatsApp status

    Happy Holi 2023 wishes: Celebrate the festival of colours by sending these thoughtful messages to your loved ones. Wish them happiness and new beginnings as bright as bright as the hues of spring.

  • Holi 2023: 5 famous places where you can celebrate the festival of colours March 06, 2023 12:24 PM IST

    Holi 2023: 5 famous places where you can celebrate the festival of colours

    Happy Holi 2023: From Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, Mathura in Uttar Pradesh to Shantiniketan in West Bengal, a look at the standout celebrations across India that you can attend this festive season.

  • Week in pictures: Stunning images from across the world March 05, 2023 11:53 AM IST

    Week in pictures: Stunning images from across the world

    From watching rockets lift off the ground to celebrating holi, a look at some striking images taken this week.