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Ethnic violence-hit Manipur celebrates low-key Holi

Holi or Yaoshang is traditionally held for five days in Manipur and it formally began on Friday evening with the burning of straw huts built at the famous Shri Govindaji temple complex in Palace Compound and at a few other localities.

Waheeda Rehman bags Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Award

Announcing the award, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said Ms. Rehman has been critically acclaimed for her roles in Hindi films, prominent among them, Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool, Chaudhavi Ka Chand, Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam, Guide, Khamoshi and several others.