The festival of Holi may be almost a fortnight away but the senior citizens of Nerul CBD Belapur Walkers Association a registered organisation in Navi Mumbai have begun preparations. This year the celebration falls on March 27, and one group member has been given the task of getting dry colours for everyone.

“It is the festival of colours and we have decided to keep away from chemicals and oil paints. We are also refraining from throwing water, and will instead water plants. Parsik Hill is full of trees planted by us and we are happy to do so,” said Brigadier Dharam Prakash, past president and current member of the association.