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Muharram 2021: Date of Ashura in India, Saudi Arabia and other countries

Updated on Aug 18, 2021 02:33 PM IST

Muharram 2021: Here’s when Shia and Sunni Muslims in India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other countries will mark the day of Ashura or the tenth day of Muharram this year

Iraqi Shiite Muslims take part in a mourning procession during the month of Muharram leading up to the day of Ashura, at the Imam Abbas shrine in Iraq's holy city of Karbala(Photo by Mohammed SAWAF/AFP)
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Janmashtami 2021: Date, history, significance, importance of Krishna Janmashtami

Janmashtami 2021: Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated this year on Monday, August 30. The festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna and is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (July-August) in India.

Janmashtami 2021: Date, history, significance and importance of Krishna Janmashtami(Shutterstock)
Updated on Aug 29, 2021 07:16 PM IST
By | Written by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Navroz 2021: Vahbbiz Dorabjee on her plans for Parsi New Year, favourite food

Navroz 2021: Vahbbiz Dorabjee is excited about bringing in Parsi New Year with her family in Goa this year. She also talks about her favourite Navroz food.

Vahbbiz Dorabjee loves to celebrate Navroz with family(Pinterest, YouTube)
Updated on Aug 16, 2021 11:29 AM IST
ByParmita Uniyal

Happy Parsi New Year 2021: WhatsApp message, Facebook status, SMS to wish Navroz

Happy Parsi New Year 2021:: Here are some SMS, WhatsApp messages and Facebook statuses to wish family, friends and loved ones ‘Navroz Mubarak’ and make them feel special as you celebrate the festival with double gusto

Happy Parsi New Year 2021: WhatsApp message, Facebook status, SMS to wish Navroz Mubarak(Instagram/FoodFood)
Updated on Aug 16, 2021 11:27 AM IST
By | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Parsi New Year 2021: Date, history, significance, celebration of Navroz in India

Parsi New Year 2021: Here’s all you need to know about the two dates, history, significance and celebration of Navroz or Nowroz in India

Parsi New Year 2021: Date, history, significance, celebration of Navroz in India(Twitter/digvijaya_28)
Updated on Aug 16, 2021 10:32 AM IST
By | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz

‘This I-Day let’s rise above all biases’

As we Indians are all set to celebrate the 75th Independence Day today, which is being commemorated as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, we tried to gather the perspectives of different people, successful in their fields of interest

Soaked in patriotic hues (Shutterstock)
Published on Aug 14, 2021 11:59 PM IST
ByS Farah Rizvi

75th Independence Day: Best quotes, images, wishes to share on Independence Day

Happy Independence Day 2021: Here are some best images, quotes, messages and wishes to share with your friends and family on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram to celebrate the 75th Independence Day. 

75th Independence Day: Best quotes, images, wishes, messages to share on Independence Day
Published on Aug 14, 2021 11:45 AM IST
By | Written by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Onam 2021: Dishes from the grand Onam Sadhya feast you should definitely try

Onam 2021: To celebrate Onam, 26 or more vegetarian dishes are prepared and served on banana leaves. Here's a look at all the Sadhya food items that you should definitely try during the festival.

Onam 2021: Dishes from the grand Onam Sadhya feast you should definitely try(Instagram/@foodieee__crush)
Published on Aug 13, 2021 02:07 PM IST
ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

75th Independence Day: History, evolution and significance of Indian Tricolour

75th Independence Day 2021: Here's a look at the history, evolution and significance of the Indian Tricolour. 

Independence Day 2021: History, evolution and significance of Indian Tricolour(Reuters)
Published on Aug 13, 2021 11:31 AM IST
ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

75th Independence Day: History, significance and rare facts

India's Independence Day is significant as it stands as a reminder of the sacrifices that many freedom fighters made to get independence from British rule.

Winners will be honoured at the state-level independence Day function on August 15. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Aug 15, 2021 12:53 PM IST
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Tricoloured dishes and special discounts for Independence Day!

From presenting tri-coloured momos to ice-creams under ₹75, these restaurant owners will be spreading festive cheer to all their customers.

Restaurants in the city are offering tri-colour dishes and discounts as part of Independence Day celebrations. (Photo : Shutterstock)
Updated on Aug 13, 2021 03:55 PM IST
ByAprajita Sharad

Independence Day 2021:Bollywood patriotic songs to listen to on Independence Day

75th Independence Day 2021: Here is a list of six Bollywood patriotic songs that you can listen to on August 15 to make you feel love and pride for the country.

Independence Day 2021:Bollywood patriotic songs to listen to on Independence Day
Updated on Aug 12, 2021 04:35 PM IST
By | Written by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Onam 2021: Date, significance, all you need to know about the Harvest festival

Onam 2021: Here's the date, significance, and all you need to know about Onam, the Harvest festival of Kerala. This year, the festival falls on August 21.

Onam 2021: Date, significance, all you need to know about the Harvest festival(Vivek R. Nair / Hindustan Times)
Updated on Aug 12, 2021 04:08 PM IST
By | Edited by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

75th Independence Day: 10 quotes by India's freedom fighters to inspire you

India's freedom fighters fought a long and hard struggle for the country's independence of the country from the British. And, for years their words have inspired us.

The Congress has also said that it will be organising year-long celebrations across India to mark the 75 years of the nation’s Independence.(AFP)
Updated on Aug 12, 2021 12:52 PM IST
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

75th Independence Day 2021: Savour these lip-smacking dishes on August 15

Independence Day 2021: Here are a few dishes that you can enjoy on the 75th Independence Day of India on August 15.

75th Independence Day 2021: Savour these lip-smacking dishes on August 15(Pixabay)
Updated on Aug 12, 2021 12:53 PM IST
By | Edited by Krishna Priya Pallavi

Teej 2021: Not just sweets, Delhiites opt for multi-course meals!

This Teej, city-based home chefs say their special Sindhara meals have been selling fast. These platters include a special three to four course meal, which parents from even outside the city are booking for their daughters and their families, living in the Capital.

Multi-course meal for Teej is being booked by parents for their daughters, say home chefs in Delhi-NCR. (Photo: Facebook)
Published on Aug 11, 2021 03:32 PM IST
ByAnjuri Nayar Singh, New Delhi

Hartalika Teej 2021: Wishes, images, quotes to share on WhatsApp, Facebook

Hartalika Teej 2021: This festival is observed by married Hindu women who worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in hopes of achieving marital bliss.

Happy Hartalika Teej 2021.(Pixabay)
Updated on Aug 11, 2021 08:50 AM IST
By, Hindustan Times, Delhi

Islamic New Year 2021: Date, wishes and significance of Hijri New Year

Islamic New Year 2021: The Islamic New Year commences with Muharram, which is considered to be the second holiest month after Ramadan. This year it will fall on August 10.

Islamic New Year 2021: Date, wishes and significance of Hijri New Year((Unsplash))
Updated on Aug 19, 2021 03:17 PM IST

Hartalika Teej 2021: Delicious food items to enjoy on this auspicious day

Hartalika Teej 2021: This year Hartalika Teej falls on August 11, 2021. Here is a list delicious dishes that you can try out on this auspicious day.

Hartalika Teej 2021: Delicious food items to enjoy on this auspicious day
Updated on Aug 11, 2021 10:32 AM IST
By | Edited by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Hartalika Teej 2021: Date, history, significance, celebration in India

Hartalika Teej 2021: Here’s all you need to know about the date, history, significance and celebration of this Hindu festival in India in the monsoon season

Hartalika Teej 2021: Date, history, significance, celebration in India(Twitter/netaji_vk)
Updated on Aug 11, 2021 10:31 AM IST
By | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Islamic New Year 2021: All you need to know about the Hijri New Year

Islamic New Year: The Hijri New Year will begin in the second week of August. It will mark the beginning of the Muslim lunar calendar.

Islamic New Year 2021: All you need to know about the Hijri New Year(Unsplash)
Published on Aug 07, 2021 07:54 AM IST

August 2021 festivals: Here's a complete list of all the festivals in August

August 2021 Festival calendar: From Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami to Raksha Bandhan, here is a complete list of all the festivals that will be celebrated in August.

August 2021 festivals: Here's a complete list of all the festivals in August(Pixabay)
Published on Aug 04, 2021 05:14 PM IST

Friendship Day 2021: Dil, Dilli, Dosti #BFF

Friendship Day is all about thanking buddies for being there. From actors Annup Sonii and Rajesh Tailang to fashion designers Suneet Varma and Ravi Bajaj, here are some duos who share their tales of lifelong camaraderie that continues to give us #FriendshipGoals.

On Friendship Day today, actors Annup Sonii, Rajesh Tailang among other popular personalities such as designers Suneet Varma, Ravi Bajaj, danseuse Bhavana Reddy and singer Sanjeeta Bhattacharya share tales of their lifelong buddies.
Updated on Aug 01, 2021 01:27 PM IST
By, New Delhi

International Friendship Day 2021: Date, history, significance, celebration

International Friendship Day 2021: Know all about the date, history and significance of celebrating the valuable bond of friendship between best friends and how does it differ in India

International Friendship Day 2021: Date, history, significance of celebrating your BFF(Photo by Valiant Made on Unsplash)
Updated on Jul 30, 2021 08:56 AM IST
By | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz

Here’s how to wish your friends a ‘Happy Friendship Day’ in 10 Indian languages

Best friends need no specific words and phrases to convey their love but if you have friends scattered in different states of India, here’s your guide to wish them a ‘Happy Friendship Day’ this year in their native language

Here’s how you can wish your friends ‘Happy Friendship Day’ in different Indian languages(Photo by Duy Pham on Unsplash)
Updated on Aug 01, 2021 09:22 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz

Friendship Day 2021: When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?

Happy Friendship Day 2021: Friendship Day is celebrated in India on the first Sunday of August. Don't miss to wish all your close friends and make them feel special.

Friendship Day 2021: When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?(Pexels)
Updated on Aug 01, 2021 09:22 AM IST

Happy Shravana 2021: Dates, time and significance of the month of Sawan

Shravana 2021: The month of Sawan is dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva.

Representational image(HT Photo)
Published on Jul 26, 2021 04:46 PM IST
By | Written by Alfea Jamal, Hindustan Times, Delhi

Parents’ Day 2021: Youngsters make peace with parents in pandemic

Work from home has made many young professionals go back to living with their parents, during the pandemic. And this is leading to some hilarious situations in day-to-day life. But experts suggest that it’s important that youngsters balance personal and professional life.

Varedh Nigam, who works as a UX consultant in Gurugram, is currently living with her family in Agra.
Published on Jul 25, 2021 01:03 PM IST
ByAnjuri Nayar Singh, New Delhi

National Parents' Day 2021: Quotes and wishes to share with your parents

Happy National Parents' Day 2021: Here are some wonderful parents' day wishes and quotes for you to share with your beloved parents.

National Parents' Day 2021: Quotes and wishes to share with your parents(Unsplash)
Updated on Jul 25, 2021 12:21 PM IST
By | Written by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
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