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Why do we celebrate Holi? Do you know the legend behind this festival of colours? Ad Image for representational purposes only. Photo: Reuters From smearing each other with colours to enjoying a plate of delicious  gujiyas  together, the festival of Holi ushers in a carnivalesque mood among people of all age groups, every year. While the main festival of colours is officially due in a couple of days, a lot of people in the country have already started indulging in merrymaking. Most of us observe Holi every year, but do you know why we actually celebrate it? An ancient Hindu festival, which later became popular among non-Hindu communities as well, Holi heralds the arrival of spring after winter. It signifies the victory of good over evil and is celebrated as a day of spreading happiness and love. The festival is also celebrated as thanksgiving for good harvest. The legend According to Bhagvata Purana, King Hiranyakashipu--the king of d

                                                                     About International Women's Day International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8. The day has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911. The day is not country, group or organization specific - and belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist  once explained  "The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights." So make International Women's Day your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women. What is International Women's Day? International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelera