Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared that he marked the festival of colours with an “ek shaant Holi” this year, choosing peace and quiet over the usual festivities. The megastar took to his blog to reflect on celebrating the occasion in a calm and simple manner, extending his warm wishes to his “extended family” while embracing a more serene way of observing the day.The octogenarian simply wrote in Hindi: “Ek shaant Holi”.Big B’s subdued Holi may reflect the ling…
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New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) As India celebrates the vibrant festival of Holi on Wednesday, Chief Ministers from various states expressed their best wishes, emphasising the principles of social unity, happiness, and empowerment that this festival embodies. Leaders from Delhi, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh shared messages of hope, prosperity, and unity, urging citizens to celebrate the festival with love and goodwill.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta posted on X, “On this sa…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Popular television actress Nia Sharma brought her trademark sass to Holi celebrations, joking about taking on “all the bazooka pichkaris” with her “smallest water gun” during a lively celebration. Nia took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images of herself dressed in an all pink dress and baseball cap for a Holi party. In the glimpse, the actress is seen playing with a tiny water gun.Sharing a playful note on social media, the actress quipped about being …
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished everyone on the occasion of Holi and said that may everyone’s life be filled with the colours of happiness, prosperity, and success. PM Modi took to the social media platform X and said, “Happy Holi to all our fellow citizens. May this festival of colors and joy bring joy to everyone. May everyone’s life be filled with the colors of happiness, prosperity, and success.”Earlier in the day, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan …
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) A 22-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death following a minor dispute after Holi celebrations in Mumbai’s Wadala area. Four youths have been arrested in connection with the incident, and a case of murder has been registered against them, the Mumbai Police said on Wednesday. According to Mumbai Police, the incident took place around 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Kokripada area of Wadala. The accused had reportedly gathered after celebrating Holi and were consuming beer …
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Bollywood star Anil Kapoor revisited one of Bollywood’s most iconic comic props, the iconic‘Majnu Bhai painting’ from the film ‘Welcome’, during a Holi special episode of “Wheel of Fortune” hosted by Akshay Kumar. During the show, an audience member revealed that he is a huge fan of Anil and Akshay and an even bigger admirer of the movie “Welcome”.He shared that he had brought along the famous Majnu Bhai painting and wanted to know the story behind it.Respond…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi, highlighting the festival’s message of unity, renewal and harmony. Vice President, C.P. Radhakrishnan, posted on X, “Happy Holi! This beautiful festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, symbolising renewal, hope, and the vibrant spirit of our civilization. Deeply rooted in our rich traditi…
Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) Having travelled from Sri Lanka to Kolkata for the first semifinal clash with South Africa at the Eden Gardens, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner admitted that getting one more day of rest would have been ideal for his team. He, however, said his team has had a good practice session at the Eden and is ready for the semifinal clash.New Zealand left Sri Lanka on Monday, a day after the semifinal line-up was finalised following India’s win over the West Indies. New Zealan…
Bhubaneswar, March 3 (IANS) Odisha Police have made extensive security arrangements in view of Holi celebrations across the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, informed Suresh Dev Datta Singh, Commissioner of Police, on Tuesday. Speaking to media persons, Singh said that Holi is celebrated on a large scale in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack every year. So, comprehensive safety and security measures have been put in place, with additional steps introduced this year.He further noted that nearly 30 pla…
Bhopal/New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Skywatchers around the world witnessed a spectacular “total lunar eclipse”, popularly known as a “Blood Moon” due to the Moon’s striking reddish hue during totality. In India, the event was eagerly awaited as “Chandra Grahan”, marking the first lunar eclipse of the year and coinciding with cultural significance, including preparations for festivals like Holi in some traditions.A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth positions itself directly between the…