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time travel. For instance, whenever I hear 'Dekha Hai Maine Tumhe Phir Se Palat Ke' from Ravikant Nagaich's Wardat (1981), it takes me back to my childhood in Kadam Kuan, Patna. A bunch of 15-16-year-old boys are listening to Bappi Lahiri's music on a 45 RPM record. The boys are friends of my elder brother, and I, as a 6-year-old, have been banished from their midst. But I am allowed to peek in through the door. One of the boys is a famed dancer of the mohalla and everyone urges him to do his Mithun routine. I don't rate him highly. It is his white leather boots that, I feel, have prejudiced the jury in his favour. After much coaxing, he gets up, throws his arms in the air, and starts disco dancing. With Mithunda, you don't move around much. You just stand and deliver with hand movements and bent-knee hip gyrations. Decades later, I can still see the white leather boots with 2-inch heels and side zippers I coveted every time I listen to Bappi Lahiri sing that song. Lahiri's special genius was that he sang Hindi songs as if they were a foreign language. More often than not, like a slightly campy Welshman. Wardat was Mithunda's second coming as Gunmaster G-9, our own dancing James Bond. Though not as successful as Suraksha (1980), the soundtrack of Wardat is memorable.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Indian Premier League season 18 is all set to begin with the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Benglauru on Saturday. Ahead of the marquee clash, BCCI has also scheduled the IPL 2025 opening ceremony, which is expected to be graced by many notable stars, including Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani and Shraddha Kapoor.IPL 2025 opening ceremony will begin at 6 PM IST at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22.

African penguins at the New England Aquarium in Boston. These senior seabirds have scored the ultimate retirement gig: chilling on their private island, blissfully removed from the chaotic flippers of the younger crowd. In this exclusive retreat, six distinguished penguins in their 30s (ancient by penguin standards) enjoy the slow lane.

Hindu festival celebrated on Phalguna Krishna Paksha Panchami, the fifth day of the waning phase of the Hindu month of Phalguna. This day comes five days after Holi and is celebrated with joy and the tradition of smearing coloured powder, much like Holi. Rang Panchami is celebrated in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and some regions of North India.

Rang barse' and 'Hori khele Raghuveera' so often that I have Bachchan coming out of my ears. For the uninitiated, both songs are based on traditional numbers that were reimagined for Hindi cinema. Amitabh Bachchan sang 'Rang barse' in Yash Chopra's 1981 film Silsila, and is one of the singers for 'Hori khele Raghuveera' from 2003's Baghban directed by Ravi Chopra. Up to the 1980s, songs and dances revolving around Holi were routine in Hindi cinema. While the colours and energy intrinsic to the festival were its primary attractions for filmmakers, they also often steeped Holi set pieces in symbolism, or used them as a segue into high drama in the plot. Sometimes these songs contained expressions of longing and sorrow, emotions that were underlined by their contrast to the unbridled joy of most of the characters present. Sometimes they were an excuse for either consensual romance or sexual harassment. In Mehboob Khan's 1957 Mother India, heartache, flirtation, and misconduct were all packed into 'Holi aayi re Kanhai' picturised on Nargis, Raaj Kumar, Sunil Dutt, and Rajendra Kumar.

To get us into the festive mood, let’s take a delightful trip down memory lane with a throwback from 2023. Cricketer Shubman Gill posted a video that featured him and Team India celebrating Holi aboard a bus ahead of their fourth Test match against Australia. The entire team was caught in the spirit of the occasion, dancing and laughing together, but what really made the video stand out was the soundtrack—a classic Holi anthem, Rang Barse Bhige Chunar Wali, played in the background, bringing even more energy to the celebration. For those wondering which song we’re referring to, it’s the legendary track from the 1981 Bollywood movie Silsila.

Indian markets will be closed for a total 14 days for various festivals and other important occasions. In the month of March, there is one more holiday on the eve of Ramzan Id, which will fall on March 31.

Natasa Stankovic recently turned to Instagram to upload a lively and heartwarming clip featuring a delightful dance session with her young son, Agastya. The affectionate mother-son pair swayed to the rhythm of a vibrant melody inside what appeared to be Agastya’s personal space. Dressed in an elegant black coordinated outfit, Natasa showcased her enthusiasm as she grooved to the beat with infectious energy. She selected the classic anthem ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor as their soundtrack, passionately singing along at moments, particularly emphasizing the lyrics, “I've got my life to live.” During the powerful chorus, where the words “I will survive” played, she reinforced the message of resilience through her expressive movements. Agastya, brimming with excitement, eagerly followed his mother’s lead, hopping and twirling beside her with joy. Accompanying the post, Natasa penned a meaningful caption: «Teach your kids to dance through life #bepresentinthemoment.» This heartening video surfaced amidst growing speculation surrounding cricketer Hardik Pandya and British singer as well as television personality Jasmin Walia. Rumors of their alleged romance gained momentum after Jasmin was sighted at the Champions Trophy 2025 final held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Her presence at the high-profile match further intensified whispers of a possible relationship, especially since she and Hardik had shared strikingly similar vacation snapshots from Mykonos, Greece, during the same period.

MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Rishabh Pant have captured the hearts of fans across the nation with a delightful video that has gone viral on social media. The trio was spotted reveling at the sangeet ceremony of Pant's sister, Sakshi, in the picturesque town of Mussoorie, where the atmosphere was electric with joy and laughter. The wedding festivities, marking Sakshi's upcoming marriage to businessman Ankit Chaudhary, have been nothing short of grand, and the cricket legends added a special touch to the occasion by swaying to the enchanting sufi melody of ‘Dama Dam Mast Qalandar’. The video, which surfaced on Wednesday, showcases the dynamic trio dancing with infectious energy, reminding everyone of the joy that cricket brings both on and off the field.

Holi bank holidays: March 13 & 14, 2025

Celebrations involve people applying colored powder (gulaal) to each other, accompanied by music, dance, and traditional foods like gujiya, chakri, malpua, and thandai.

Bob Marley, you know that things have considerably changed in Buck Pal. In an Apple podcast, Charles Mountbatten-Windsor, who goes by the nom de guerre of Charles III, described the musician's 'marvellous, infectious energy' after playing Marley's 1980 classic 'Could You Be Loved'.

Meera Jain, founder of Times Evoke, urged business leaders to consider distributing their resources to projects and endeavours that safeguard the planet. Delivering her special address at ET Awards for Corporate Excellence, she underlined the importance of mitigating the loss of many species that are vanishing due to human action. «Our success depends on how we gather and disseminate information,» she said. «Ironically, in the age of science and truth, we are veering towards an information avalanche of untruth, glorifying trivialities and stepping over the salient.» The moving address, which followed an expansive dance performance, began with Jain highlighting the urgency of the situation that humanity is facing.

Whether through honest conversations or creative expression, today’s planetary dance pushes us to speak our truths and expand our horizons. Here’s what Horoscope today reveals for every zodiac sign on March 10, 2025, as mentioned in a report by Yours Tango:

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Each year, the Pickle Factory Dance Foundation—an artist-led not-for-profit in Kolkata— creates homes for dance in repurposed spaces. This annual event celebrates its fifth season this year.

Real Time With Bill Maher, the 69-year-old comedian quipped about the pop sensation’s unexpected streak of relationship stability, saying, “This world is so upside down now. It took [President] Trump three weeks to break up with Ukraine, Mexico, and Canada. And yet, Taylor Swift has the same boyfriend for over a year.” The joke, a clear dig at Swift’s relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce, is just the latest in a long line of public figures making her love life the punchline. But at this point, are these cracks about her dating history just lazy, outdated, and—dare we say—boring?

Wang Yi stated, «China has always believed that being mutually supportive partners and achieving the 'Dragon and Elephant Dance' is the only correct choice for both sides.» Over the past year, relations between the two countries have seen positive developments. A key moment was the October 2024 meeting in Kazan, Russia, where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks that provided strategic direction for improving ties. «China-India relations have made positive strides over the past year,» Wang said. Both sides have since actively followed through on their commitments, strengthening diplomatic engagement and practical cooperation at multiple levels.

Sivasri Skandaprasad in a traditional ceremony here on Thursday. The wedding was held amid the chanting of Vedic hymns. Several top BJP leaders including party's state president B Y Vijayendra, Union ministers V Somanna and Arjun Ram Meghwal, as well as BJP MPs and MLAs attended the ceremony and blessed the couple.