Experience the vibrant Holi celebrations of Vrindavan and Braj, where tradition blends with divine colour, honoring Lord Krishna's legacy through unique regional festivities and rituals.
The Gujarat police arrested 14 individuals for using violence in Ahmedabad’s Vastral area and publicly punished them to enforce the rule of law. This happened before Holi.
In November last year, actress Sonya Hussyn faced similar trolling for wearing a bindi and sharing pictures from a Diwali party hosted by Pakistani fashion designer Deepak Perwani.
At least 10 mosques were covered by large tarpaulin sheets to avoid Holi colours. Communal clashes had broken out in November after survey of Jama Masjid was conducted by ASI.
As we enter this Holi season of international relations, let's remember that strategy can always use a little colour. But, of course, this battlefield is not for the faint-hearted.
This year, Holi falls both on a Friday and in the holy month of Ramzan. Political analysts say Holi and Eid have long been tools of political outreach in India.
The ‘eastern’ tradition of Holika-burning moved deeper into the Gangetic Plains. Gaudiya Vaishnavism, from Bengal, took root in Mughal-ruled Vrindavan, attracting patronage from elite Rajputs.
One social media post on Holi was enough to weaken the foundations of the country, put Islam in danger and bring to the fore the age-old question — Kya Pakistan iss liyay bana tha?
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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