Assam gears up for festival of colours

Festive fervour has gripped the region as last-minute preparations are underway to celebrate the festival of colours tomorrow. On the eve of Holi, markets in Assam can be seen adorned with various colours, gulal, and pichkaris, with people engaged in frantic last-minute shopping.

5 Bollywood inspired outfit ideas to play Holi in style

It’s that time of the year, when people slip into their most comfortable clothes and step out of homes to splash vibrant colours on their loved ones and binge on scrumptious gujiyas but for the fashionistas among us, it’s just another opportunity to elevate our Holi outfits and add some Bollywood tadka by wearing stylish […]

Tripura celebrates ‘Dol Jatra’ with great fervour

‘Dol Jatra’ was celebrated with great fervour on Friday evening at Ujjayanta Palace in Tripura’s Agartala. People from all walks of life took part in the celebration, which was organized by the State government. A colourful cultural programme marked the celebration. Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima is celebrated on a full moon day, and the […]

Meghalaya bans public celebrations of Holi amid surge in Covid cases

The Meghalaya government on Thursday issued a new Standard operating procedure (SOP) for Holi celebrations amid the recent spike in COVID-19 cases wherein it banned public celebrations of the festival. “SOP for Holi celebrations issued by the Home (Political) Department, Government of Meghalaya. 25th March 2021,” the Department of Information and Public Relations of the […]

PM Narendra Modi extends Holi greetings to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi. Prime Minister Modi took to his Twitter handle to wish the countrymen. “Many congratulations to all of you on Holi, a festival of colour and joy. May this festival bring happiness in the lives of all the countrymen,” […]

COVID-19 scare dampens Holi spirit in Assam

The widespread coronavirus scare has taken a toll on the Holi market in Guwahati with the sale of colours and other paraphernalia taking a discernible dip this time. A variety of colours have brightened up every nook and corner of the state. But due to the threat of coronavirus, the festive spirit has dampened to […]

Coronavirus: Health experts advise people against playing Holi

In the backdrop of novel coronavirus outbreak, health experts have advised people against mass gathering for celebrating Holi so as to contain the spread of the deadly virus. AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said that it is advisable not to play Holi to avoid the spread of the viral respiratory infection. “Practicing all possible hand […]

PM Modi, Amit Shah to skip Holi events over Coronavirus

As coronavirus fear spreads across the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday tweeted that he would not participate in this year’s Holi celebrations to avoid mass gatherings. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, ‘Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence, this year […]