Jamshedpur: A new Holi trend is taking hold in the Steel City, especially among Gen Z, as celebrations move from neighbourhood lanes to curated parties at gated apartment complexes, hotels and resorts. Over the past few years, and particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, organised pre-Holi events have become a preferred option for many young revellers…
Sanju Samson celebrates his half century during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and West Indies, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Kolkata: Moments after hitting the winning boundary, Sanju Samson took off his helmet and dropped to his knees to thank the almighty….
Garhwal MP Anil Baluni (PTI image) NEW DELHI: As part of his campaign to re-populate settlements hit by exodus of locals in Uttarakhand, Garhwal MP Anil Baluni played Holi with current and former residents of Dhoor village during his visit to the constituency. Several former residents returned to the village briefly to play the festival…
Anusha Viswanathan and Mainak Bhaumik walk down Purna Das RoadPics: Anindya Saha Few neighbourhoods reflect Kolkata’s changing urban story as vividly as Hindustan Park. Once defined by shaded lanes and closely knit residential life, the area has gradually evolved into a lively cultural pocket – where cafés spill onto pavements, restored homes house creative businesses,…
Mumbai: In 2 separate judgments, the Bombay high court on Friday quashed 2 FIRs filed by the CBI. One was against GTL Infrastructure Ltd (GTLIL) and others, including unknown public servants, in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case over Rs 11,000 crore loans from a consortium of 19 banks and financial institutions. The other was…
When French President Macron stood in New Delhi last week urging India to back a global under-15 social media ban, he was having a conversation India hasn’t quite had with itself. Ria Chopra has. The 26-year-old Gen Z internet culture expert created her Instagram at 14 and has spent the last few years thinking carefully…
Chennai: Stating that distribution of money to voters was a “menace” in Tamil Nadu, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Friday said that the forthcoming assembly polls in the state would be “a different one.“The entire election machinery would take stringent measures to curb the distribution of cash and other inducements to voters, Gyanesh Kumar…
Patna: Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) launched an awareness campaign on Friday to address air pollution during Holika Dahan. The initiative targets the burning of tyres, rubber, plastic, engine oil, and thermocol. Street plays are scheduled across 11 districts, including Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Siwan, Purnia, Biharsharif, Buxar, and Munger. The programme…
Dumka: BJP-backed candidates suffered defeats in most positions of municipal body chairpersons across Santhal Pargana division during recent polls, with the sole exception being Deoghar’s mayoral win.Results from Dumka, Pakur, Jamtara and Basukinath underscored a trend favouring independents and rebels over party-backed nominees. Delhi Excise Policy, Pak- Afghanistan Tensions, GDP growth & More Abhishek Chourasiya,…
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