Dahi Handi

Janmashtami 2020: COVID-19 Casts Shadow On Dahi Handi Festivities

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Janmashtami 2020: The grim shadow of COVID-19 was visible on Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday as organisers opted for low-key celebrations. Adhering to the social distancing guidelines, Dahi Handi mandals or groups did not form human pyramids this year to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Twitter Abuzz With Greetings And Pics

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Janmashtami 2020:Twitter is abuzz with Janmashtami greetings as people from across the country are posting beautiful pictures of Lord Krishna and messages of peace and happiness. Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, is one of the most popular festivals in India, marking the birth of Lord Krishna.

Losses Mount For Mumbai Businesses As Dahi Handi Celebrations Cancelled

Mumbai News | Written by Purva Chitnis | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Dahi Handi, a festival synonymous with Mumbai - the people, camaraderie, high-voltage energy and Bollywood - is not being celebrated this year. The need to maintain safety amid the coronavirus pandemic means that not only will the mood in the Maharashtra capital remain somber for one of its biggest festivals, a range of small businesses that depend...

Mumbai Dahi Handi Celebrations Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Mumbai News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Friday June 26, 2020

Organisers of the Dahi Handi festival in Mumbai, which has been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic, have started canceling celebrations that are synonymous with the city itself.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 11, Episode 9 Written Update: Amitabh Bachchan Reveals He Broke Dahi Handi With Head For This Film

Entertainment | Written by Aakanksha Raghuvanshi | Thursday August 29, 2019

Big B got stitches on his head while shooting a song sequence for his 1982 film Khud-Daar

Janmashtami 2019: Taimur's Adorable Dahi Handi Debut With Little Sister Inaaya

Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu | Monday August 26, 2019

Here are glimpses of Taimur's Janmashtami celebrations at his playschool.

Janmashtami 2019: Aamir Khan Helping Pint-Sized Son Azad Break Dahi Handi Is The Cutest Thing Ever

Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu | Sunday August 25, 2019

Inside Aamir Khan's Janmashtami celebrations with son Azad and wife Kiran Rao

Janmashtami 2019: Here's How Shah Rukh Khan, Shilpa Shetty And Other Stars Celebrated The Festival

Entertainment | Written by Pranita Chaubey | Sunday August 25, 2019

Bollywood stars sent out festive greetings on social media

BJP's Ram Kadam Apologises To Women's Panel After "Kidnap Women" Remark

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 18, 2018

BJP legislator Ram Kadam has tendered an unconditional apology to the Maharashtra State Commission for Women for remarks made at a Dahi Handi function in suburban Ghatkopar earlier this month.

He Apologised, Chapter Over: BJP After Lawmaker's "Kidnap Women" Remark

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 6, 2018

The Maharashtra BJP accused the Opposition Wednesday of being less concerned about the people's issues and instead fuelling the controversy over its lawmaker Ram Kadam's anti-women remarks, even as ally Shiv Sena demanded strict action against the legislator.

"Will Kidnap Girl, Hand Over To You": BJP Lawmaker Brags To Crowd

India News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday September 4, 2018

A lawmaker of the ruling BJP in Maharashtra is in trouble after bragging to young men at a public gathering in Mumbai that he would "kidnap" the girl even if she rejects them. Ram Kadam made the comments at a 'Dahi Handi' event at suburban Ghatkopar, his assembly constituency, on Monday night.

2 Dead, Over 85 Injured During Dahi-Handi Celebrations In Maharashtra

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 4, 2018

At least two people were killed, one is reported missing and more than 85 were injured in various incidents as Maharashtra witnessed 'dahi-handi' celebrations in Mumbai and others parts of the state on Monday.

Janmashtami With Shah Rukh Khan: AbRam Breaks Dahi Handi. Pics Here

Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu | Monday September 3, 2018

Guess who celebrated Janmashtami with Shah Rukh Khan on Monday?

Janmashtami 2018: Shilpa Shetty's Son Viaan Makes Dahi Handi Breaking Debut

Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu | Monday September 3, 2018

"My little Kanhaiya our son Viaan Raj trying his hand at breaking dahi handi for first time," wrote Shilpa Shetty

Janmashtami 2019: Ever Wondered What All Goes Into Dahi Handi? Read To Know

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Thursday August 22, 2019

India will be celebrating Krishna Janmashtami on 24th August 2019. Dahi handi is a unique tradition that mimics little Krishna's childhood revelry in Vridnawan.