The Central government may increase Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for its employees and pensioners next week before Holi. This increment will benefit more than 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners. The government conducts reviews of the dearness allowance twice a year, in January and July. The DA increase, typically finalized in … Read more
Revellers spraying colour on each other as part of Holi celebrations in Tirupati on Monday. Spraying of colours and splashing of water jets marked the Holi celebrations across Tirupati on Monday. The various educational campuses were abuzz with elation, as students played Holi with effervescence and zeal. The fervour was especially felt in the upmarket … Read more
Holi is a very popular festival in India, especially the northern belt. The folklore behind the celebration of this festival is the same all over. By Anshul Pandey Every Indian festival has their own folk lore, rituals and wisdom. These three are so closely attached that they seem to be one and the same just … Read more
The night before Holi, people make Holika pyres made of wood and cow dung and burn it and pray to God for fulfillment of their wishes pyres made of wood and cow dung and are burnt in North India, Nepal and parts of South India in keeping with this tradition. By Pankaj Khanna, Holika Dahan … Read more
These harsh chemicals along with over exposure to sin can lead to dryness and irritation on the skin that can last for weeks after the festival departs. It is time for the biggest springtime festival in North India, Holli. Almost everyone loves to celebrate Holi, and smear their loved ones in colours. But after the … Read more
The actual day of Holi was an extravagant experience of ‘Athithi devo Bhava’ when I upon invitation entered the Farmhouse complex of my Indian host. By Aashna Kanhai It felt like finding a lost love, when I spent my first day in New Delhi. So, this is the land of my ancestors, I thought. Spring … Read more
According to Zostel, “Pushkar, Chitkul and Kullu are the top places that got more attraction and popularity for Holi celebrations. (Image source: Vana) Holi celebrations are over, still travel vibes are flying high! In fact, longer durations and road trips to relatively unknown destinations is a travel trend that is gathering momentum for long weekends. … Read more
Coconut has been one of the most widely used fruit and it has been known for its versatile uses. Replacing regular scrubs with coconut coir is the easiest and most effective for scrubbing. By Anamika Sengupta, One of the most basic of home care needs is cleaning. Anamika Sengupta of Almitra Sustainables points out ways … Read more
Australian Premier Scott Morrison on Sunday extended greetings to his “good friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Holi and praised India for doing a “tremendous job” in making COVID-19 vaccines that are helping the broader world combat the pandemic. Morrison took to Twitter to wish Modi and the Hindu community in Australia. “Wishing our … Read more
This unique recipe brings best of both the world. A cake with desi twist! (Photo: Smoor) Holi is here! Colour is in the air, quite literally! This year, however, things are a bit low key as many people are maintaining social distancing due to the turbulence of the coronavirus pandemic. In case, you have also … Read more