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WATCH: Pakistani woman in US throws lively party to celebrate her divorce, dances to iconic Bollywood hits ‘Sheila ki Jawani’, ‘Sona Kitna Sona Hai’

July 26, 2024 4:24 pm

The viral video illuminates a transformative shift in perspective, where divorce is increasingly embraced as a milestone to be celebrated rather than simply endured.

Happy Sawan Shivratri 2023: Wishes, images, status, quotes, messages, photos, and greetings

July 15, 2023 6:04 pm

Happy Sawan Shivratri 2023 Wishes Images, Quotes, Messages, Status, Photos, Pics: Sawan Shivratri, a holy and auspicious occasion for Hindus wherein they revere Lord Shiva. Here are the wishes and messages to mark this day.

Govt lists measures taken for peaceful celebrations, HC expresses satisfaction

April 22, 2023 1:51 am

As per the police, while four criminal cases were registered and 67 people arrested by the Fatehpura police station in connection to the incidents at Vadodara, two criminal cases were registered and 97 people arrested in connection with incidents at Una in Gir Somnath district.

Pongal and Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: When are Pongal and Makar Sankranti in India?

January 13, 2023 11:06 am

Pongal and Makar Sankranti 2023 Date: 'Pongal’, which means “spilling over,” comes from the ritual of boiling freshly harvested rice with milk and jaggery in a newly-made or bought clay pot until it overflows. This is symbolic of life's favourable beginnings

Holiday blues: Here's how to deal with being single during the festive season

December 14, 2022 1:09 pm

"If you are in fear of facing it alone, overcome it. Go buy a Christmas tree and put it up, check out a holiday-related event and invite someone, watch that corny holiday movie that you wish you could watch," suggests an expert

Janmashtami 2022 highlights: India celebrated Lord Krishna's birth with much fervour

August 20, 2022 10:18 am

Janmashtami 2022 Live Updates, Janmashtami Celebrations Live Today: To mark the auspicious occasion, people worship Lord Krishna and prepare sweets and savouries

Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee celebrations end with pageant through London

June 05, 2022 4:16 pm

Singer Ed Sheeran and more than 100 "national treasures" ranging from former soccer player Gary Lineker to children's TV puppet Basil Brush will join military bands, performers and dancers in the parade through the capital.

Queen Elizabeth thanked for being 'still in the saddle' after 70 years

June 04, 2022 10:13 am

Elizabeth, who is a devout Christian and also the titular head of the Church of England, watched the service on television at her Windsor Castle residence near London

A trifle for the queen: UK unveils Jubilee pudding winner

May 15, 2022 6:46 pm

Contest organizers hope people throughout Britain will serve Jemma Melvin's sunshine bright, sweet and sour concoction topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookies at neighborhood parties and backyard teas

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2022: Eid Mubarak Wishes images, quotes, status, messages, photos, and greetings

May 03, 2022 5:30 pm

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid Mubarak 2022 Wishes images, status, quotes, messages, photos, pics: Eid ul Fitr is also known as the festival of breaking fast. It is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month of Ramadan.

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In pictures: Glimpses of Karwa Chauth preparations and celebrations

November 01, 2023 6:15 pm

This year, Karwa Chauth falls on November 1 and coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Ganesha

In pictures: Glimpses of Karwa Chauth celebrations in India

October 13, 2022 8:04 pm

Karwa Chauth is a Hindu festival which is mostly celebrated in the northern parts of the country. On this day, women observe a day-long fast for the longevity and health of their husbands. Take a look at how the festival was celebrated in different parts of the country

Gurpurab 2021: What celebrations looked like across India

November 19, 2021 5:15 pm

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is celebrated by the Sikh community

Here's what Kali Puja 2021 celebrations looked like in West Bengal

November 05, 2021 3:36 pm

Every year, Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations happen on the same day. While Diwali is commemorated across the country, Kali Puja is celebrated mostly by the Bengali community.

Karwa Chauth 2020: In pictures, here is how women from around the country celebrated the day

November 04, 2020 9:54 pm

Karwa Chauth 2020: Here is how the celebrations happened around the country -- a photographic round-up

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Nation on high alert ahead of Republic Day

January 25, 2016 5:50 am

New Delhi/Mumbai/ Srinagar, Jan 25 (ANI): Security has been beefed up in the entire nation ahead of Republic Day celebrations. Various check-posts have been set up in the national capital. The security forces have been kept on high alert in regard to the celebrations as they continued checking and frisking vehicles. Security arrangements have tightened at the Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai. High alert has been issued in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in view of the recent Pathankot terror attack. Police personnel have been deployed in strength in the city, particularly around Bakshi Stadium, the venue for the main Republic Day parade in the Valley, to foil any attempts by militants.

Lohri celebrations across India

January 13, 2016 5:56 am

Amritsar, Jan 13 (ANI): The nation celebrates the bonfire festival of Lohri today, signalling the end of the Winter Solstice. The people of Punjab and Haryna primarily celebrate Lohri in which during the day, children go from door-to-door singing folk songs in praise of Dulha Bhatti, a person with the similar image of Robinhood, who robbed the rich to feed the poor during Mughal period. Festivities usually include a large bonfire which is surrounded by people as they enjoy the warmth munching peanuts and sweets.

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