Logo

Logo

Features

Was Holi a bigger festival than Durga puja in 18th century Bengal?

Dolyatra, or Holi, is one of the biggest Hindu festivals in Bengal. The festival is not only a mere religious festival but also an event that influenced Bengal’s social, cultural and political chronology. Here are some little-known anecdotes about Bengal during this time.

Avoid greasy and dewy makeup for Holi, suggests expert

When it comes to reminiscing about the memories of Holi, apart from shedding tears to melt and manipulate our parents into getting the biggest possible pichkari (water gun), hunting for old clothes the day before was part and parcel of celebrating the festival of colours.

Himachal Pradesh celebrates 54th statehood day

Himachal Pradesh is one of India’s most scenic, quiet, calm and beautiful states which is rich in paintings, art and language as it also has the influence of the surrounding states and Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh Chandigarh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Haryana.