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Phool Walon Ki Sair begins in Delhi, CM calls it ‘more than just a festival’

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan representatives during the centuries-old 'Phool Walon Ki Sair' festival.

delhi news

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 08:59 am IST

Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year 2026: Check key dates and animal of the year

Chinese New Year 2026: In 2026, Chinese New Year begins on February 17, marking the Year of the Fire Horse.

festivals

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 12:00 pm IST

37th Panchkula Spring Fest blooms today, best gardens unveiled

The Gurukul, Sector 20, won the award for best garden in school campus (secondary wing) for the 21st consecutive year. (Sant Arora/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 08, 2025 10:38 am IST

Happy Basant Panchami 2025 wishes: 40+ wishes, images to share on Saraswati Puja

Happy Basant Panchami 2025 wishes: Celebrate Basant Panchami 2025 on February 2, honouring Goddess Saraswati.

festivals

Updated on Feb 02, 2025 12:30 pm IST

Happy Chinese New Year 2025: 40 best wishes, images and Lunar New Year greetings

Chinese New Year 2025 Wishes: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with wishes for happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. The festivities begin on January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake, filled with community events, family reunions, and joyful celebrations.

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Updated on Jan 29, 2025 08:42 am IST

Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Wear red, avoid black and other dos and don'ts

Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Many who celebrate believe that what you do (and don’t do) on Lunar New Year will affect your luck in the coming year.

art culture

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 11:52 am IST

Chinese New Year 2025: Dates, animal of the year, significance and celebration

Chinese New Year 2025: The 2025 Chinese New Year begins on January 29, featuring 15 days of celebrations, including parades and family feasts.

festivals

Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:36 am IST

Chinese New Year 2025: A feast of traditions, family, and good fortune

A Sichuan-inspired spread for Chinese New Year 2025

htcity foodies

Published on Jan 27, 2025 11:06 am IST

Employee wins ₹7.14 crore lottery at company event, asked to return prize

The company distributed 500 lottery tickets to employees.

trending

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 04:35 pm IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on February 29

Catch It Live on February 29

htcity delhi junction

Published on Feb 28, 2024 11:30 pm IST

Chinese New Year 2024: What is Lantern Festival and how is it celebrated?

The main objective of celebrating the Lantern Festival is to encourage forgiveness, peace, and reconciliation.

lifestyle

Published on Feb 09, 2024 03:51 pm IST

Chinese New Year 2024: Taboos and superstitions to avoid

A couple takes a selfie with a giant dragon lantern decorated near the frozen Houhai Lake in Beijing, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Chinese will celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 10 this year which marks the Year of the dragon on the Chinese zodiac. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

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Published on Feb 08, 2024 06:25 pm IST

China holiday travel: Freezing rain and snow disrupt Spring Festival plans

Workers clear ice and snow off the tracks along Lianyungang East railway station, during the Spring Festival travel rush ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year, in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China. Weather woes for China's holiday travellers: Freezing rain and snow disrupt Spring Festival plans

travel

Published on Feb 06, 2024 11:18 am IST

How Basant ban ushered in Lohri gaiety among Punjabis of Pakistan

Lohri celebrations at Punjab University, Lahore. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jan 13, 2024 08:34 am IST

Akshay Tritiya 2023: Why do people buy gold on this day

Akshaya Tritiya, a spring festival mainly observed by Hindus and Jains, signifies the day of unending prosperity.

business

Updated on Apr 22, 2023 08:27 am IST

Assam: Over 11,000 dancers, musicians perform Bihu dance and create 2 world records

Bihu dance is a traditional folk-dance popular across Assam and especially performed during Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu, the spring festival that heralds the Assamese New Year in mid-April (Twitter/Screengrab)

india news

Updated on Apr 13, 2023 08:07 pm IST

Top trending spring break travel destinations 2023

travel

Updated on Mar 10, 2023 11:21 pm IST

Delhi school events: Ahlcon International School celebrates Vasantotsav

Nine online competitions, covering all the performing arts including vocal and instrumental, were organised by the school.

ht school

Published on Mar 11, 2021 02:44 pm IST

Punjab school events: ‘Drive-thru’ spring carnival at BCM Arya

A student taking part in the ‘drive-thru’ carnival at BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, Ludhiana.

ht school

Published on Feb 23, 2021 04:37 pm IST

Recipe: Whip up Kesari Sheera, a superb semolina dessert, this Vasant Panchami

recipe

Updated on Feb 15, 2021 03:01 pm IST

Happy Vasant Panchami 2021: Messages, GIFs, quotes to share on WhatsApp-Facebook

festivals

Updated on Feb 15, 2021 01:05 pm IST

Vasant Panchami 2021: Date, Saraswati puja time, history and Spring celebration

festivals

Updated on Feb 15, 2021 10:52 am IST

Ahead of holidays, China ramps up measures to control new Covid-19 cases

Pang Xinghuo, deputy director of the Beijing Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, said that residents should wear masks while going out and practice social distancing.

world news

Updated on Dec 26, 2020 07:59 pm IST

After cities, China quarantines cash to control coronavirus outbreak

Money circulated in less riskier areas is also subject to a week of “quarantine” – or stored for a week – before being put back in circulation.

world news

Updated on Feb 16, 2020 01:44 am IST

Holi 2019: Choose wisely, go organic

In the study conducted on 42 patients in Kolkata, 11 patients suffered due to activities related to preparation of colours and 12 reported aggravation of pre-existing dermatoses.

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 20, 2019 11:12 am IST