The Kallazhagar Chithirai Festival is currently being celebrated in Madurai. As the final and most important part of this world-famous festival, Lord Kallazhagar will enter the Vaigai River. The Kallazhagar Temple, located at the foothills of the Alagar Hills in Thirumaliruncholai – also called Southern Tirupati and one of the 108 sacred Vaishnavite sites – is the center of the celebrations. This year, the Chithirai Festival began on the 8th of this month. Watch video to see the stunning drone visuals of the festival.
12 May,2025 12:34 PM IST
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate fierce moms who’ve shaped Bollywood’s brightest stars. From Pushpavalli guiding Rekha to Madhu Chopra managing Priyanka’s global rise, these women are the force behind fame. Babita Kapoor and Hema Malini broke barriers for Kareena, Karisma & Esha Deol, while Amrita Singh, Bhavana Pandey, and Raveena Tandon continue to guide the next generation. They’re more than moms; they’re the ultimate star-makers.
05 May,2025 06:30 PM IST
Rama Navami 2025 is here - one of the biggest celebrations for the devotees of Shri Rama. Talking about the devotees, Lord Hanuman is known to be the biggest devotee of Shri Rama. This is the reason why no Rama temple is devoid of Hanuman’s idol except his unique temple in Mumbai. In the heart of Mumbai’s Wadala stands Shree Ram Mandir, a sacred site cherished for over 60 years. Established on February 7, 1965, the temple houses idols of Shree Ram, Lakshman, and Sitadevi. There is no hanuman ji idol within the temple and this is not without a reason. Known as Maharashtrachi Ayodhya, it is famous for its grand Ram Navami celebrations, drawing devotees from all over. What makes this temple so special? Take a look.
04 April,2025 07:17 PM IST
As Rani Mukerji turns 47, we revisit a gem from our Sit With Hitlist vault. In this throwback, she opened up about how motherhood has transformed her, her initial insecurities about her voice, and a memorable story about Aamir Khan asking her to dub for 'Ghulam.' She also shared how Aamir later regretted it when Karan Johar made Rani use her own voice in the iconic superhit movie Kuch 'Kuch Hota Hai.'
20 March,2025 06:30 PM IST
Thousands of people protested in Istanbul on March 20 after the arrest of the city's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Imamoglu, a member of the opposition party, is seen as a major challenger to President Erdogan. Authorities closed several roads, restricted social media, and imposed a four-day ban on protests to prevent further demonstrations. In Ankara, hundreds of protesters gathered and shouted anti-government slogans. Police used pepper spray to break up the crowd, and some protesters tried to push through the police lines. A total of 100 people, including Imamoglu and other key figures, were arrested. Imamoglu and his aides face accusations of corruption, including extortion and fraud. His arrest is seen as part of a wider effort by the government to target opposition leaders, with critics calling it a move to silence dissent.
20 March,2025 04:15 PM IST
Rasha Thadani celebrated her stunning 20th birthday, marking a special year after her debut in Azaad. Her mother, Raveena Tandon, ensured the celebration was nothing short of glamorous. The event was attended by a star-studded guest list, including Ibrahim Ali Khan, Tamannaah Bhatia, Veer Pahariya, Manish Malhotra, Aaman Devgn, and more, who attended this close-knit birthday bash.
17 March,2025 10:03 PM IST
Days after rumoured split, Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Verma were spotted exiting Rasha Thadani’s house after the Holi celebrations. While Tamannaah was seen exiting with Pragya Kapoor, Vijay made a solo exit from the venue. Rasha is known to share a close bond with Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Verma. It was not long back that during the movie promotions of Rasha’s debut Azaad, Rasha Thadani, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Vijay Varma shared a fun-filled video of themselves grooving to the song "Uyi Amma" from Rasha's debut film "Azaad.
14 March,2025 06:00 PM IST
Holi 2025 is being celebrated across India with a lot of fervour and enthusiasm. In Ujjain, on the occasion of Holi, Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga was immersed in gulaal during bhasma aarti. In the famed birthplace of Lord Krishna - Mathura, people gathered in large numbers at Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple and played with colours. People in the historic city of Varanasi were seen taking to the streets to play the colorful festivals. In the southern states of Telangana and Tamil Nadu - people and children were seen dancing and playing holi. In Assam’s Dibrugarh, Lord Krishna devotees carried out a special 'Prabhat Pheri' (morning procession) around the city, starting from Rani Sati temple on the occasion of Holi.
14 March,2025 04:57 PM IST
Holi 2025 - the festival of colours, also celebrated as Rangpanchami in Maharashtra was celebrated with colours and processions across the city of Mumbai. People gathered on Mumbai’s landmark sites like Juhu Beach and Shivaji Park to celebrate the festival. Holi immersion ceremony at Mahim chowpatty was undertaken by the Mahim fisherman community of the Jannabai chawal. On the streets and within the societies, people smeared their friends and family with colors and danced to the beats of music to celebrate the occasion.
14 March,2025 02:18 PM IST
The Indian jawans deployed on India’s border celebrated Holi with the locals. BSF personnel deployed at India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar were seen shaking a leg with the local community on the occasion of Holi. Security personnel deployed at Border Outposts (BOPs) along the India-Bangladesh borders were also seen celebrating Holi. Inspector General Suryakant Sharma said, "...All the personnel here are involved in the security of the country; I extend my best wishes to them and their family... I know their families are a thousand miles apart, but the entire country is with them..."
14 March,2025 12:40 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
