Holi: Holi 2024: Markets soak in colours, traders see surge in sales – The Economic Times Video

Holi: Holi 2024: Markets soak in colours, traders see surge in sales – The Economic Times Video

People thronged to markets in Haryana’s Ambala district on March 23 ahead of the Holi festival. A sweet shop in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district is selling ‘gujiya’ made of gold on the occasion of Holi. Notably, Holi, also known as the “Festival of Colours,” is a vibrant festival celebrated with enthusiasm across India. This year, … Read more

In a first, 4 IAF units to receive President’s Standard & Colours

In a first, 4 IAF units to receive President’s Standard & Colours

New Delhi: In a historic first, four units of the Indian Air Force will receive prestigious ‘President’s Standard and Colours’ from President Droupadi Murmu at the Hindan air base on March 8. Murmu will be awarding the President’s Standard to 45 Squadron and 221 Squadron and the President’s Colours to 11 Base Repair Depot and … Read more

Lab-grown retinas explain why people can perceive colours that dogs cannot: Study

Lab-grown retinas explain why people can perceive colours that dogs cannot: Study

MARYLAND: Researchers used human retinas grown in a petri dish to discover how an offshoot of vitamin A produces the specialised cells that allow us to see millions of colours, a talent that dogs, cats, and other mammals lack.The findings, published in PLOS Biology, increase understanding of colour blindness, age-related vision loss, and other diseases … Read more

How to get lucky in the Year of the Dragon: money, colours, clothing, food

How to get lucky in the Year of the Dragon: money, colours, clothing, food

Everyone hopes Lunar New Year ushers in a lucky year for them, and Chinese people follow a lot of traditions to boost their luck. Read on to find out about some of them, and how to improve your fortune in the Year of the Dragon, which starts on February 10. 1. 5 ways to improve … Read more

Year of the Dragon 2024 – a complete guide: from zodiac predictions and traditions to what to wear and lucky foods, 10 essential reads to see you through Lunar New Year

Year of the Dragon 2024 – a complete guide: from zodiac predictions and traditions to what to wear and lucky foods, 10 essential reads to see you through Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday in the Chinese calendar. It is a time for family gatherings, feasts and temple visits, and people are eager to know the fate predicted for them in the coming lunar year according to the zodiac sign they were born under. Read on to learn details of Chinese … Read more