The Dhar town has virtually turned into a fortress with deploying of over 5,000 policemen ahead of Basant Panchmi festival celebration on February 14-15 at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamaal Moula Mosque site.
February 13 2013, 11:09 pm
Read MoreIt’s time to celebrate the arrival of spring by taking those gorgeous yellow outfits out of your closet Basant Panchami is celebrated with great fanfare in India. People offer prayers to Saraswati - the ultimate Goddess of knowledge. Along with placing books at
February 14 2013, 4:48 pm
Read MoreHoli or the festival of colours is an important festival especially in India. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil. Modern influences have influenced the way Holi is played, but there are few other festivals that match Holi for its vibrancy and mass
March 25 2013, 8:39 am
Read MoreAhead of the Basant Panchami celebrations on February 15, the district administration has made elaborate security arrangements to prevent any untoward incident at the Bhojshala complex.
February 8 2013, 11:11 am
Read MoreThe celebration of Basant was also opposed by Islamic hardliners, who claim the festival is linked to Hinduism.
March 16 2012, 6:27 pm
Read MoreThe Basant Panchmi festival at Bhojshala here passed off peacefully on Saturday.
January 28 2012, 7:28 pm
Read MoreThe Madhya Pradesh government assured the Indore bench of the High Court that it has made adequate arrangements to maintain peace at Bhojshala in Dhar district.
February 14 2013, 10:37 pm
Read MoreThe last time Basant was celebrated in Lahore was in 2009, when Punjab was under Governor`s Rule.
February 24 2012, 9:37 pm
Read MoreThe ban imposed by Dhar district administration, a right wing organisation is seeking to revive the issue of Bhojshala by taking out a Palki Yatra.
January 27 2012, 6:03 pm
Read MoreFactional feud among the orders of ascetics has come to the fore at the ongoing Maha Kumbh congregation with one of the "akharas" threatening to boycott the upcoming "Shahi Snan".
January 21 2013, 2:47 pm
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