"Bhaitika" brings together siblings from Burma and Nepal

Oct 23, 2025

Ramesh Gautam celebrated Bhaitika, the final day of Tihar, in Nepal for the first time. Sisters adorned brothers with seven-colored tika and garlands, praying...

Colored Diamonds: The Eternal Sparkle of Holi

Mar 13, 2025

New Delhi [India], March 13: Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is a celebration of love, joy, and the triumph of good over evil...

Nepal: President, former King offer "Tika" to public on Bijaya Dashami

Oct 24, 2023

On the 10th day of Bada Dashain, juniors receive 'Tika' and blessings from elders. With the offering of 'Tika' and 'Jamara', the worship of...

Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully injured in road accident

Jun 06, 2024

The accident occurred on June 5 while Tika Ram Jully was en route from Alwar to Jaipur.

Holi festivities gain momentum, markets abuzz with colourful shopping

Mar 11, 2025

Markets are abuzz with people shopping for 'gulal' and 'abeer', as well as pichkaris, the traditional water guns used to splash colored water.

IGI Acquires AGL, Expanding its Global Footprint in Colored Gemstone Certification

Feb 03, 2026

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/ New York [US], February 3: The International Gemological Institute (IGI), one of the world's largest and most trusted independent diamond grading...