Basant Panchami 2024 is here and this festival marks the end of winters and the beginning of Spring. If you are wondering why Basant Panchami is celebrated, this video will help you understand the reasoning and the mythology behind this festival. Also called as Vasant Panchami, this festival is considered to be one of the most auspicious days of the year to begin something new. This day is considered extremely auspicious for weddings too. Yellow colour is the highlight of the day and godess Saraswati is worshipped. Watch the video to know how you can use the auspicious energies of this day for your well being and good luck.
12 February,2024 06:00 PM IST
International Kite Festival organised in Ahmedabad on January 07. People from 56 countries across the world participated in the kite festival. It was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The Kite featuring Ayodhya’s Ram Temple captured the attention of the people.
07 January,2024 05:15 PM IST
Devotees from all across the country flocked to churches to worship on the auspicious occasion of Christmas. Thousands have joined the celebrations with fervor and joy, accompanied by their families. Devotees were observed praying and commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. Christmas is an annual religious and cultural holiday for billions of people throughout the world that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It brings together a spirit of joy, unity, and sharing. Christmas 2023 is expected to transcend its religious roots and become a popular holiday with multiple events. For Christians, it is a time of reverence and reflection, emphasising love, compassion, and goodwill toward others.
25 December,2023 11:29 AM IST
It’s time for Christmas 2023! People around the world wait for this time of the year when their beloved Santa Claus showers them with gifts and joy. Willy Black of Khotachiwadi has played Santa for years in Mumbai’s beloved tourist hotspot Khotachiwadi! But since the last few years, his spirit has been dampened and Khotachiwadi doesn't see his Santa spirit anymore. The reason? One of Mumbai’s most famous tourist hotspots - Khotachiwadi is paying the price for being a heritage marvel. Tourists have been trespassing on residents' households and incidents of theft and accidents have pretty common in once-a-quiet village. Once Willy’s songs attracted crowds from far and wide and he welcomed guests with open arms to a display of his cherished belongings! But today, Willy keeps his doors shut for all that he has got in return is damage to his property! The greatest Christmas present for this Santa of Khotachiwadi would be to see his Khotachiwadi as peaceful, safe and serene as it used to be!
25 December,2023 11:14 AM IST
Christmas 2023 is here and this opens the festive doors to Christmas decors and wonderful presents. During this magical time, the beloved tradition of Secret Santa brings excitement and anticipation to almost all of us. The tradition of Christmas gifting is a beautiful tradition amping up the Christmas spirit. After all, it is a way to express your appreciation, love and respect towards someone. However, finding the right gift can become a tedious task. If you are someone’s secret Santa, have run out of Secret Santa gift ideas and wondering what to gift, worry not! We bring you fun Christmas gift ideas for adults and kids in varied budgets that are bound to make your giftee’s Christmas a merry one!
20 December,2023 02:47 PM IST
During the heated debate over Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill 2023, and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2023, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dr DNV Senthilkumar fired a potshot at Prime Minister Modi ruled Central Government, soon after the 5-states Assembly Polls, stating that “BJP can win elections in only Gaumutra states”. His comments came about the BJP’s win in the Hindi-belt states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh in the recently concluded state assembly elections. The DMK MP’s comments were met with strong criticism from the BJP. Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi called it a disrespect of the ‘Sanatani’ tradition. His ‘Gaumutra States' remark triggered a fresh controversy as several Parliamentarians demanded his apology. Later, the DMK MP aplogised and also said that if these remarks have hurt someone's feelings, then he would not use it again.
06 December,2023 01:04 PM IST
In a shocking incident, a private jet plane crashed at Mumbai's Domestic Airport in Santacruz East. Watch this exclusive footage of Mumbai plane crash and get the latest updates on the harrowing incident that unfolded on the 14th of September, 2023, at 17:45 hours. Multiple agencies, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade and the Police, are on the scene. Stay tuned for the latest details on the passengers and crew members' condition and the ongoing investigation into the crash.
15 September,2023 12:54 PM IST
In a shocking incident, a private jet plane crashed at Mumbai's Domestic Airport in Santacruz East. Watch this exclusive footage and get the latest updates on the harrowing incident that unfolded on the 14th of September, 2023, at 17:45 hours. Multiple agencies, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade and the Police, are on the scene. Stay tuned for the latest details on the passengers and crew members' condition and the ongoing investigation into the crash. Mumbai airport crash,Private jet accident,Mumbai Domestic Airport,Santacruz East,Emergency response,Passenger plane incident,Mumbai Fire Brigade,Airport accident news,Breaking news updates,Santa Cruz airport,private jet crash at mumbai airport,Mumba airport latest news,crash videos,plane crash video,mumbai airport update,mumbai crash updates,mumbai crash latest news,mumbai airport crash news,mumbai plane crash videos,mumbai plane crash CCTV video
14 September,2023 07:46 PM IST | Mumbai
No immediate respite for locals in Himachal, as rain has been battering the state for the last few days. The hill state has been ravaged by landslides amid continuous rainfall in parts of Himachal. Mandi is facing a flood-like situation as the water level significantly increased. The river is flowing ferociously in the Mandi district above the danger level. Nature's fury in the state has claimed 20 lives over the past 48 hours. A ‘red alert’ has been issued by IMD for most of the districts of the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on July 10, spoke to the Himachal CM over the prevailing situation. The Prime Minister has assured full support to the state from the Central Government.
11 July,2023 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Indo-Dominican Business Event on April 28 where he talked about the challenges faced by both countries regarding cooperation in the field of strategic partnership. He also talked about the increase in the trade deal between both the countries in the last twenty years. While addressing the dignitaries, he said, “We have seen over the years a number of officials and business delegations visiting India and engaging with our business. I think the challenge for us today is how to expand, how to accelerate, how to expand the area of cooperation...that is the main objective of our meeting.” “The trade deal between the Dominican Republic & India was $12 million before we established diplomatic relations 20 years ago. Today, it has almost reached billion dollars,” he added.
29 April,2023 01:46 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
