HISTORICAL FACTS: Holi event - The Untold Story

What Gets Thrown Out Before Diwali and What Never Does

The week before Diwali, the house becomes a negotiation. Not between dirt and cleanliness, that part is straightforward enough, the mop and the dustcloth doing their honest work. The negotiation is between what a family officially agrees to release and what it cannot, even when it should. What Goes FirstThe…

Times Life · Oct 30

Oracle layoffs: Techie with 12 years of experience loses job; wife says he worked on Holi, Diwali and Rakhi

Oracle job cuts: A woman's LinkedIn post detailed her husband's sudden job loss after twelve years at Oracle. He discovered his termination after being unable to log into his work system. The post highlighted his dedication, including working from a hospital and during family vacations. It also touched upon visa…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

How Mauritius Kept Bhojpuri Alive: The Indian Diaspora's Homeland Rebuilt Across an Ocean

The Language That Outlived Its OriginYou hear it at the market in Port Louis before you see the stall. A woman bargaining over bitter gourd, her cadence rising and falling in Bhojpuri, not the clipped, television-inflected version that survives in pockets of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, but something older,…

Times Life · Aug 28

7 Lord Krishna Temples You Must Visit Before You Die

India is dotted with sacred temples, but few places capture the soul like the temples of Lord Krishna. From the playful charm of his childhood in Mathura to the serene banks of Yamuna in Vrindavan, these temples are not just spiritual destinations they are experiences that touch your heart and…

MyLifeXP · Mar 26

‘Perpetrators still at large’: British MP Bob Blackman flags Harrow Holi clash after Indian shops attacked in Wembley

British Conservative MP Bob Blackman has said that those behind the disruption of a Holi celebration in north-west London earlier this month are “still largely at large”, even as he flagged fresh incidents of violence targeting Hindu and Sikh communities in nearby areas.

The Times of India · Mar 19

Harrow Holi clash: Overseas Friends of BJP UK seeks probe, stronger security for Hindu events

Overseas Friends of BJP UK has urged the Indian High Commissioner in London to address a disturbance during a Holi celebration in Harrow. The group seeks diplomatic engagement for a thorough investigation, accountability, and enhanced security for Indian diaspora cultural and religious events in the UK.

The Times of India · Mar 12

Rang Panchami: Why the Festival of Colors Isn’t Just Fun

Holi is over, or is it? For many, the festival of colors ends with the full moon. But in reality, the celebration continues for five more days, culminating in Rang Panchami. This isn’t just a casual tradition it’s a festival deeply connected to the elements, cosmic balance, and divine energy.…

MyLifeXP · Mar 9

'Hindutva replacement': Holi celebration at US preschool sparks online debate after viral social media reaction

A social media post by an American nationalist reacting to a Holi celebration at a preschool in the United States has triggered a heated debate online. The account titled 'Info Battle Maiden' shared a clip on X showing American parents and children participating in a Holi-themed run at Primrose School…

The Times of India · Mar 7

Elizabeth Hurley celebrates Holi with son Damian and Trinny Woodall in colourful Delhi festivities

Holi is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the Hindu calendar and marks the arrival of spring

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Princess Kate is the Queen of Cream As She Celebrates the Festival of Holi

The Princess of Wales wanted to highlight the festival’s celebration of “spring, love, color and new life.”

Marie Claire · Mar 5