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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Topic: festivals

Imagine Muslims playing Holi on the way to namaz—why can’t this be India’s normal?

Indian Muslims have already been celebrating Holi and other Hindu festivals on social media. Why not make this virtual trend a ground reality?

Why Diwali isn’t as big in Bollywood films as Holi, Karwa Chauth are

Lack of consent during Holi and the bond of husband and wife during Karwa Chauth have given Bollywood a bigger canvas for drama. Diwali just isn't filmy enough.

Disability, Diwali, Durga Puja. Not everyone is invited in Delhi’s festive season

The absence of wheelchair ramps at entrances to festival spaces, or judgmental stares when a child with sensory issues becomes overwhelmed at a pandal, send a clear message: Not welcome.

Janmashtami to Teej, Bihar govt cuts 12 holidays for schools. BJP calls it ‘appeasement’ politics

The Bihar education department order stated that holidays had to be pared down to maintain 200 working days in primary schools and 220 in middle schools in accordance with RTE Act.

Delhi has the most CCTV cameras. The real impact will be seen if crime rate goes down

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Consider local restrictions, curb mass gatherings during upcoming festivals — Centre to states

ICMR & NCDC have expressed concern regarding the potential of mass gatherings during festivals turning into super spreader events and leading to a spike in Covid cases.

Modi govt asks states, UTs to consider ‘imposing local restrictions’ ahead of festivals

Additional Secretary in the Health Ministry Arti Ahuja, in a letter to the states, said any laxity in adherence to SOPs may result in losing the impetus and benefits gained so far.

Tablighi Jamaat, Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi — Covid spared none, so Dussehra not immune

There is a strong fear of a surge in Covid cases in several states in the upcoming months due to the ongoing festival season. The government has also flagged concerns about it.

Fish fries, Honey Singh at pandals, sound of dhaak — Durga Pujo in 2020 is a silent aching

We will meet again among friends and relatives, and the smell of dhunuchi in the air of CR Park, Kolkata, Murshidabad, and Dhaka alike. But not in 2020.

Virtual darshan, live-streaming of ‘dhakis’ — Delhi’s quiet Durga Puja celebration this year

Large gatherings have been prohibited and only 50 per cent of hall capacity is allowed in enclosed spaces as well as open grounds.

On Camera

China wants to lead, not create new world order, say Chinese analysts

Rather than attempting to overthrow the current system, Chinese commentary positions the country as both defending existing frameworks and guiding their evolution.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?