Devotees across India observed Sheetala Ashtami, a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, with prayers, rituals and offerings of cold food prepared a day in advance. The festival, celebrated eight days after Holi, is marked by visits to Sheetala Mata temples, fasting and the tradition of eating stale food known as Basoda (Pics/PTI)
11 March,2026 02:37 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Amid Holi celebrations, Indians witnessed the beautiful celestial phenomenon across the country as they saw many shades of the moon
04 March,2026 11:47 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Residents and visitors in Agra celebrate Holi with vibrant colours, flower petals, music and festive cheer. Streets come alive as people smear gulal, toss flowers in the air and greet each other with smiles. PICS/PTI
03 March,2026 02:35 PM IST | Tarun Verma
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Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Wednesday presented the Budget 2026-27 of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to Standing Committee Chairman Prabhakar Shinde at 2 pm. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
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