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‘I hate it when the hostess of the house is…’: Navya Naveli Nanda, Jaya Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan-Nanda discuss art of hosting and planning menu for a party
October 20, 2025 5:12 pm
Navya also revealed a much-loved favorite from their home: “One thing people love eating at our house is fried aloo chhilka (potato peels).” Jaya chimed in, “With sesame.”
Long weekends bring festive mood for employees, students in Punjab, Chandigarh
October 17, 2025 3:46 pm
Starting October 18, the calendar unfolds a series of long weekends that will continue till Christmas, offering not just time to celebrate festivals, but also to relax and even travel.
From samak kheer to shakarkandi halwa, eat your sweets guilt-free this Navratri 2025
September 21, 2025 6:00 pm
This Navratri, you don't have to choose between devotion and deliciousness. Explore three healthy, fast-friendly sweets—Makhana Kheer, Singhare Atte ka Halwa, and Coconut Laddoo—that are rich in nutrients.
Happy Easter Sunday 2025: Wishes, Images, Quotes, Status, Messages, and Photos
April 19, 2025 11:33 pm
Happy Easter Sunday 2025 Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Messages, Photos: Also known as Resurrection Sunday or Easter Sunday, today, on Sunday, April 20, Christians around the world are celebrating Easter; here are best wishes to share with loved ones.
Happy Easter Sunday 2025: Wishes, Images, Quotes, Whatsapp Messages, Status and Photos
April 19, 2025 4:03 pm
Happy Easter Sunday 2025 Wishes Images, Whatsapp Messages, Quotes, and Status: This year, Easter will be observed on Sunday, April 2025; Indian Express has curated these loving messages and greeting cards with your friends and family this Easter.
Easter 2025 Date: When is Easter Sunday in 2025?
April 18, 2025 12:22 pm
Easter Sunday 2025 Date: Easter Sunday always falls on the first Sunday following the full moon. In 2025, it will be commemorated on April 20, Sunday.
Good Friday 2025: Date, history, significance — all you need to know
April 17, 2025 8:35 pm
Good Friday 2025 Date in India: Each year, Good Friday is commemorated on the Friday three days preceding Easter, with this year falling on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Ram Navami 2025: Puja Vidhi, Samagri, Timings, Mantra, and Muhurat
April 06, 2025 8:44 am
Ram Navami 2025 Puja Vidhi, Time, Samagri, Mantra: On the day of the festival, devotees often worship Lord Rama and the deities of his family - his loyal brother Lakshman, his devoted wife Sita and Rama's greatest devotee, Hanuman.
When is Holi: When will the festival of colours be celebrated in 2025?
January 07, 2025 10:52 am
Holi 2025 Date: Since Holi falls in the Phalguna month of the Hindu calendar, Holi also marks the arrival of spring, heralding new beginnings, fresh harvests, and the end of winter.
Pune: With Christmas round the corner, festive bazaars planned, carol singers spread cheer
December 14, 2024 9:30 pm
Across parishes, carol singing serves not only as a festive tradition but also as a powerful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
FESTIVALS PHOTOS
In pictures: Festivals that celebrate femininity
October 08, 2025 9:12 am
These are the festivals that celebrate femininity around the world.
In photos: Festivals that celebrate nature
October 07, 2025 10:59 am
These are the festivals that celebrate nature around the world.
G20 Flower Festival brings vibrant hues to the Capital
March 12, 2023 11:50 am
The festival is aimed at highlighting the vibrancy of G20 members and guest countries.
Spaniards paint the town red at Tomatina 2022
September 02, 2022 6:06 pm
The Tomatina festival returned after two years owing to the Covid-19 pandemic
Bengaluru Karaga temple festival: In pandemic, a sea of devotees marked a 300-year-old celebration
April 18, 2022 8:33 pm
The Karaga festival is celebrated each year to mark the return of Draupadi in the form of Adishakti.
In pictures: Thailand's floating basket festival
November 23, 2021 6:18 pm
Also known as the Festival of Lights, Loy Krathong is a Thai festival celebrated annually in the country.
Lakshmi Puja 2021: Celebrations look sombre in Kolkata's Kumartuli
October 19, 2021 6:50 pm
Even amid bleak celebrations, artisans hope circumstances will get better
Uttarayani Kauthig 2021: A look at the celebrations
January 14, 2021 6:05 pm
Uttarayani Kauthig, also known as Ghughutia, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Uttarakhand. This day is celebrated on Makar Sankranti. Take a look at how it was celebrated this year
Pongal Kolam Rangoli Designs 2020 Images: Amazing and simple rangoli designs for Pongal
January 14, 2020 2:04 pm
Check out these easy and beautiful designs for Pongal Kolam.
Happy Pongal 2020: Celebrate Pongal with these special messages, wishes
January 14, 2020 9:28 am
Pongal 2020 wishes: What makes Pongal more special is the gathering of friends and family for the joyous celebrations. To help you wish your loved ones thoughtfully, we have compiled here a list of messages, greetings and SMS. Happy Pongal!
FESTIVALS VIDEOS
I attended Mahishasura event in JNU: BJP MP
February 26, 2016 9:26 am
New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Confirming his attendance at the ‘Mahishasura festival’ of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in 2011, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Udit Raj on Friday said that he changed his thoughts after joining the saffron party. Raj further stated that Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani’s remarks on the Mahishasura event were political and he attended the event as an activist then. Irani had yesterday created a huge uproar in the Rajya Sabha by reading out a document on the Mahishasur Puja, observed on the JNU campus every October since 2011.
Festival held to promote culture of Zeliangrong tribe
February 17, 2016 3:58 am
Manipur, Feb 17 (ANI): Dancing to the tunes of folk music, these groups of artists from Zelianagrong tribes of Manipur showcased their rich culture during the 11th Zelianrong Folk festival at Sangaiprou Kabui village. The theme was Unity, Peace and Solidarity. The festival was organized by the Society for Promotion of Community Task (SPCT) with an aim to promote and preserve the age-old culture of Zeliangrong, a Naga tribe. Cultural troupes of Sangaiprou, Ireng, Zeme and Inpui performed a variety of cultural dances and sangs. The main attraction of the event was a traditional drum beating by a group of artists. During the event, the performers also demonstrated an age-old custom of fire making with bamboo. The tribal people also set up stalls selling handicrafts items like neck pieces, headgears and other ornaments. Such festivals help to keep alive the tribal culture of the Naga society.
Assam commemorates ‘Magh Bihu’ with pomp and gaiety
January 16, 2016 6:23 am
Jorhat/Assam, Jan 16 (ANI): The people of Assam celebrated Uruka, the eve of Magh Bihu, in a grand manner on Saturday. Men and women partook in various rituals associated with Magh Bihu while soaking in the festive spirit. Magh Bihu or more appropriately Bhogali Bihu is one of the most important festivals of Assam which marks the end of harvesting season in the month of ‘Maagha’. The celebrations mostly include families getting together for a grand feast. Bhogali is derived from the Assamese word ‘Bhog’ meaning food and the name signifies that the stores and granaries in homes are filled with the just harvested crop.
South India celebrates Pongal with great fervour
January 14, 2016 12:48 pm
Madurai, Chennai, Jan 14 (ANI): Tamil Nadu celebrated the harvest festival of Pongal with great zeal and fervor on Thursday. People worshipped local Gods and offered sugarcane and observed fast among other forms of celebrations like cooking mush, porridge, curd rice, poli, payasam etc. Educational institutions in the state held special programmes on the occasion. Dressed in traditional wear, college students in Madurai city prepared beautiful patterns with powdered colours, apart from cooking porridge and other delicacies on the festival. Meanwhile, sugarcane markets remained abuzz in capital Chennai city as people thronged the markets to buy the festival essential.
Colourful kites hit markets ahead of Makar Sankranti festival
January 13, 2016 5:57 am
Varanasi, Jan 13 (ANI): Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated with tartness on 14th January every year across India. It is also seen as the festival of kites. People across the city of Varanasi were seen quite enthusiastic about flying kites this Makar Sankranti. Kites of various colours, sizes and shapes ruled the market, with 'Modi kites' being the favourite for most of the kite lovers. The kite festival is also seen as a traditional celebration and keeping the Indian culture alive.
International kite festival takes off in Ahmedabad
January 10, 2016 10:44 am
Ahmedabad, Jan 10 (ANI): The skyline of Ahmedabad wore a vibrant look on Sunday as the 27th International Kite Festival kicked off with fliers from over 30 countries joining the riot of colours. Kite festivals were held across the state of Gujarat during the last week, which culminated to the one organised at the Sabarmati riverfront, which was officially inaugurated by state chief Anandiben Patel and Governor O.P. Kohli. As kites of various shapes and colours dotted the horizon, international participants expressed their enthusiasm about the festival. Another flier from Italy, who had taken part in the festival before, was all in praise for the festival. The International Kite Festival is being celebrated in Gujarat since 1989.
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