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Songkran turns Thailand into one giant water party every April

At its core, Songkran is a celebration of beginnings

Updated 101 days ago

LPG demand surged amid rumours by oppn, says deputy CM Maurya

Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya ar Saras Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday. (HT)

Published 127 days ago

Kate Middleton surprises fans, wears traditional Indian earrings at Holi event

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, stepped out in a cream Ralph Lauren dress to visit the British Indian community in Leicester. (AP and Sezane.com)

Published 137 days ago

Delhiwale: An American in Lodhi Garden

The pink flowers are flaring outward like tiny trumpets, which give the tree its common English name. But the Pink Trumpet tree has no desi naam. It is an American import that has quietly entered the city’s seasonal cycle. (HT Photo)

Published 137 days ago

Festive vibes, fantastic offers. How stores and restaurants are celebrating Holi

Festive vibes, fantastic offers. How stores and restaurants are celebrating Holi

Updated 139 days ago

Man dances with laptop during Holi celebrations at Gurgaon office. Watch

During Holi celebrations at a Gurgaon corporate office, a man danced while holding his laptop.

Published 140 days ago

UPSRTC to run more buses for Holi surge in Noida, Greater Noida

On Monday, Gautam Budh Nagar transport department also launched an awareness drive for bus drivers in Noida and Greater Noida. (HT Archive)

Published 140 days ago

Mosques covered in UP’s Sambhal ahead of Holi

A mosque covered with tarpaulin sheets as a preventive measure to avoid colour splashes during Holi in Sambhal. (Agency)

Published 140 days ago

Holi 2026: Which Noida offices will remain closed for Holi holidays from today?

The directive covers not only regular government employees but also outsourced personnel, contractual staff and sanitation workers. (Representational Image)

Published 141 days ago

Spice of Life: United colours, lingering hues of Holi homecoming

Inside the house, however, was where the true alchemy unfolded. The women divided kitchen duties with quiet efficiency. Papdis were rolled into perfect circles, dusted lightly with flour. Gujiyas were folded with careful fingers, their edges pressed into delicate patterns before being lowered into hot ghee, emerging golden and crisp.

Published 141 days ago

Pakistan Hindus say Holi with simplicity due to Gulf situation on Zardari appeal

Pakistan's former President Asif Ali Zardari

Updated 141 days ago

FIR against nine social media handles for attempt to 'malign' Lathmar Holi in Mathura

FIR against nine social media handles for attempt to 'malign' Lathmar Holi in Mathura

Published 141 days ago

SC allows Katara murder convict Vikas Yadav temporary release until March 7

While directing him to surrender on March 7 by 5pm, the court also permitted the complainant, Nilam Katara, mother of the victim Nitish Katara, to seek additional security from the authorities concerned. (Archive)

Published 143 days ago

Noida expands food safety inspection ahead of Holi

Late-night checks were conducted at the Noida Sector 12 vegetable market, where a team collected a khoya sample from a dairy. In another inspection, food safety officers collected samples of Cham Cham and paneer from a Sector 143 outlet, officials said. (HT Photos)

Published 145 days ago

UPSRTC to operate 148 additional trips daily to tackle Holi rush in Prayagraj region

UPSRTC buses (File photo)

Published 145 days ago

Rangotsav 2026 begins with grand Holi celebrations in UP's Barsana

Rangotsav 2026 begins with grand Holi celebrations in UP's Barsana

Published 146 days ago

Ahead of Holi, food safety raids net unhygienic sweets, mislabelled oils in GB Nagar

Around 100 kg of gulab jamun was found in an unhygienic condition, allegedly contaminated and exposed to flies, during an inspection at a sweet shop in Sector 62, Noida, officials said, adding that a sample was collected for laboratory testing while the rest was destroyed. (HT Photos)

Published 147 days ago

Holi 2026: Is it on March 3 or 4? Know the correct date, shubh muhurat and more

Holi 2026: Holi is a major Hindu festival celebrating good over evil.

Updated 140 days ago

Stern action against playing vulgar songs: Bihar dy CM

Bihar Dy CMSamrat Choudhary and others during promotion of movie 'Godaan' at his residence in Patna, Thursday (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)

Updated 165 days ago

Woman receives ‘sweet’ note with online food order, internet divided

A woman received a note with her Holi food order, sparking mixed reactions online.

Published 491 days ago

Four killed as SUV hits, drags bikes in Ayodhya

According to the police, the victims were riding two motorcycles and were returning home after playing Holi when they collided with a speeding SUV. (Sourced)

Published 492 days ago

Bengaluru woman claims neighbour threatened police complaint for playing Holi

A Bengaluru woman alleged her neighbour objected to Holi celebrations.

Published 492 days ago

Grecia Munoz celebrates Holi with husband Deepinder Goyal at Blinkit store

Deepinder Goyal, wife Grecia Munoz, and Albinder Dhindsa celebrated Holi at a Blinkit store.

Published 494 days ago

Holi 2025|Apoorva Arora: Balconies in Delhi make Holi so much better than Mumbai

Actor Apoorva Arora channels her dilli ki kudi vibe to celebrate Holi, in an exclusive shoot with HTCity.

Updated 494 days ago

Pratibha Ranta on her skincare ritual before Holi: ‘I apply lot of coconut oil'

Pratibha Ranta got popular with her first film, Laapataa Ladies.

Published 494 days ago

President Murmu greets nation on Holi, urges progress, prosperity, and happiness

In her X post, President Droupadi Murmu wrote, "let us all together pledge to fill the lives of all the children of Mother India with the colours of continuous progress, prosperity, and happiness."

Published 494 days ago

Have patience if some colour splashes at you on Holi: Anil Vij

Anil Vij said, “If you are living in Hindustan - a place of Hindus and if Hindus are celebrating their festival Holi, and if some colour splashes on you - you should have the patience to tolerate it.” (PTI)

Published 494 days ago

What are Delhi Metro timings on Holi 2025? Check DMRC's revised schedule

Typically, all lines of the Delhi Metro operate from 5am to 11:30pm on weekdays. The Airport Express line of the Metro operates from 4:40am to 11:40pm.

Updated 494 days ago

Akhilesh Yadav takes ‘Tees Maar Khan’ jibe at Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav addresses press conference at party office in Lucknow, Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Published 494 days ago

Delhi Police step up vigil across capital ahead of Holi, Ramzan Friday prayers

Delhi Police step up vigil across capital ahead of Holi, Ramzan Friday prayers

Updated 495 days ago

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