Bollywood celebrated Janamashtami this year with much enthusiasm. While some stars took up Anna Hazare's cause and sported caps to support the protest against corruption, some others reached out to their fans through the 'Dahi Handi'. John and Amisha were at 'Dahi Handi' events in Mumbai cheering fans on. ...
03:32 PM, Aug 23, 2011
In Mumbai thousands will gather for the Dahi Handi celebrations, especially in Dadar and Ghatkopar. ...
10:59 AM, Aug 22, 2011
Mumbai: This year's 'dahi handi' celebrations left over 270 people injured. Three 'govindas' were also put on ventilators. The problem is that the height of human pyramids is increasing every year and politicians are only making things worse. Janmashtami saw 'govindas' brimming with high-voltage energy, their sole aim being to break the coveted 'dahi handi', even if it required forming pyramids as high as 30 to 40 feet. But one...
11:10 PM, Sep 05, 2010
On 'Face the Nation', Sagarika Ghose debates with a panel of experts whether popular festivals are becoming a show of political strength. ...
08:20 AM, Sep 03, 2010
The enthusiastic 'govindas' will form tall human pyramids and the lucky one who breaks the 'handi' will walk away with huge cash prizes. ...
01:18 PM, Sep 02, 2010
Temples in Mathura have been decorated with yellow flowers and lights. In Maharashtra thousands will gather for the Dahi Handi celebrations. ...
12:37 PM, Sep 02, 2010
India gears up to celebrate Janmashtami. School children in Bangalore dress up like Lord Krishna. It's Radha-Krishna week in many schools and temples in Bangalore. ...
11:24 AM, Sep 01, 2010
Iskcon Temple in Pune also cancelled all festivities for the day. ...
12:35 AM, Aug 15, 2009
The city's famous Govindas went about trying their hand at
dahi handis. ...
12:28 AM, Aug 15, 2009
CNN-IBN foodie Bikramjit Ray gets you a bite of Krishna's feast. ...
05:36 PM, Aug 14, 2009
Janmasthami has been a part of Bollywood movies. ...
02:25 AM, Aug 14, 2009
Shiv Sena appealed for low-key festivities this Friday. ...
09:36 PM, Aug 13, 2009
Party to celebrate Janmashtami festival without dahi-handi ritual. ...
02:38 PM, Aug 12, 2009
Court rules it is a sport like any other and those participating are like athletes. ...
09:01 PM, Jul 30, 2009
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