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India celebrates Holi, the festival of colour, marking the reawakening of spring - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
  • Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.

  • The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.

  • Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.

  • Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
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Netflix Gave Game of Thrones’ Creators a Second Shot. They Used It to Ruin Another Beloved Book Series.
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Netflix Gave Game of Thrones’ Creators a Second Shot. They Used It to Ruin ...
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LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Follow our live build-up and commentary as Bangladesh host Palestine in Dhaka for their 2026 FIFA ...
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LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
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MBTA to pay CRRC another $148 million for new cars: The total cost of the contract for the new Red and Orange Line cars is now more than $1 billion.
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MBTA to pay CRRC another $148 million for new cars
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Jenn Tran makes 'Bachelorette' history as first Asian lead: 'The Bachelorette' has finally named its first Asian lead: Jenn Tran. She will embark on her own ...
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Jenn Tran makes 'Bachelorette' history as first Asian lead
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China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time: BEIJING: Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference ...
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China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
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Mumbai becomes Asia's billionaire capital, topped by Mukesh Ambani: SHANGHAI -- India's financial hub Mumbai overtook Beijing as Asia's billionaire ...
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Mumbai becomes Asia's billionaire capital, topped by Mukesh Ambani
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U.S., U.K. accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges ...
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U.S., U.K. accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions
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Mumbai becomes Asian capital with most billionaires, bumping Shanghai: Report: The city of Mumbai has officially surpassed Shanghai as Asia’s capital with the ...
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Mumbai becomes Asian capital with most billionaires, bumping Shanghai: ...
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Australia doubles down on rare earths despite Chinese dominance: SYDNEY -- Attempts by Australia and others to boost their role in rare-earth elements face ...
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Australia doubles down on rare earths despite Chinese dominance
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US CEOs Extend China Stay After Last-Minute Invite to Meet Xi: Some US executives in Beijing for a business summit are rejigging their long-planned schedules ...
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US CEOs Extend China Stay After Last-Minute Invite to Meet Xi
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Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties: ISLAMABAD -- A string of deadly attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan is threatening to slam ...
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Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties
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Ancient DNA reveals intriguing details about a sixth century Chinese emperor: Ancient DNA recovered from the remains of a sixth century Chinese emperor who ruled ...
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Ancient DNA reveals intriguing details about a sixth century Chinese ...
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Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation: Chinese stocks advanced after a report spurred speculation that Beijing will expand its ...
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Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation
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Former Australia PM Scott Morrison Says China Can Be a Democracy: Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dismissed the idea that China is unable to ...
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Former Australia PM Scott Morrison Says China Can Be a Democracy
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March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests: Attacks on strategic facilities linked to China surge, as the killings of Chinese ...
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March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China ...
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Pakistan official says China halted work on two projects after deadly attack: Chinese contractors have halted construction on two major dam projects in Pakistan ...
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Pakistan official says China halted work on two projects after deadly ...
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Xi tells Dutch PM Rutte ‘no force can stop’ China tech progress: Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that China’s ...
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Xi tells Dutch PM Rutte ‘no force can stop’ China tech progress
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Singapore ranked happiest country in Asia again: THE city-state was named the 30th happiest country globally for 2021-2023, according to the World Happiness ...
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Singapore ranked happiest country in Asia again
Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
  • For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.

  • The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.

  • This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.

  • Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
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Chinese scientists create swarming drones that can rapidly multiply mid-air to create a tactical shock
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Chinese scientists create swarming drones that can rapidly multiply ...
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Philippines says three soldiers hurt by China water cannon: MANILA: Three Philippine troops were injured in the latest China Coast Guard water cannon attack on a ...
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Philippines says three soldiers hurt by China water cannon