<p>Spring is popularly taken to be a pleasant time in colder countries at higher latitudes. The period provides relief from the freezing, long nights and days are just fine.</p>

<p>Dinosaurs would be the last animals to love the season of joy as the deadly asteroid that struck the Earth wiping out more than 75 per cent of life on the planet. The powerful, fearful beasts who ruled almost every food chain on the planet saw their hold vanish in one-stroke.</p>

<p>We know that an asteroid hit the Earth. We know that it caused major mayhem. But a group of scientists has answered 'when' did the killer asteroid strike. In which season of the year, to be precise.</p>

<p>The scientists say that the killer asteroid struck the Earth when it was springtime in Northern Hemisphere. In Southern Hemisphere, it was fall (or autumn).</p>

<p>The timing of the asteroid strike mattered for recovery of species in both hemispheres. Although life in both hemispheres was nearly wiped out, animals in Northern Hemisphere were especially affected. This was because springtime is usually season of mating and reproduction for many species. The amount of food that is consumed is more than during other seasons of the year.</p>

<p>Asteroid strike and subsequent imapct on global climate resulting into food shortage hit these animals hard.</p>

<p>This was evident as life in the Southern Hemisphere recovered faster than that in Northern Hemisphere after the impact.</p>

<p>The study has been published in journal Nature.</p>


Spring is popularly taken to be a pleasant time in colder countries at higher latitudes. The period provides relief from the freezing, long nights and days are just fine.

Spring is popularly taken to be a pleasant time in colder countries at higher latitudes. The period provides relief from the freezing, long nights and days are just fine. Dinosaurs would be the last animals to love the season of joy as the deadly asteroid that struck the Earth wiping out more than 75 per cent of life on the planet. The powerful, fearful beasts who ruled almost every food chain on the planet saw their hold vanish in one-stroke. We know that an asteroid hit the Earth. We know that it caused major mayhem. But a group of scientists has answered 'when' did the killer asteroid strike. In which season of the year, to be precise. The scientists say that the killer asteroid struck the Earth when it was springtime in Northern Hemisphere. In Southern Hemisphere, it was fall (or autumn). The timing of the asteroid strike mattered for recovery of species in both hemispheres. Although life in both hemispheres was nearly wiped out, animals in Northern Hemisphere were especially affected. This was because springtime is usually season of mating and reproduction for many species. The amount of food that is consumed is more than during other seasons of the year. Asteroid strike and subsequent imapct on global climate resulting into food shortage hit these animals hard. This was evident as life in the Southern Hemisphere recovered faster than that in Northern Hemisphere after the impact. The study has been published in journal Nature.

Dinosaur-killing asteroid struck Earth in springtime, say scientists

<p>Chandra badani kholo dwar/Tihare Manmohan thare hai Holi khelne ko ( Open the door, moon/ Krishna is waiting to play Holi )&rsquo;</p>

<p>On a cold afternoon in March, women&rsquo;s voices reverberate in the foothills of the Panchachuli peaks. It has rained in the morning, and the sky is still overcast. &nbsp;As I draw closer to the panchayat office of Sarmoli village of Munsiari block in Pithoragarh district, the rhythm of the dholak becomes louder. As soon as I cross a mountain bend, I see dozens of women moving in a circle and singing songs of Holi under a wide open sky, in the shadows of the Himalayas.</p>

<p>In the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, Holi, which began on March 8 this year, is more than just about colours &ndash; it is a festival of songs and music, of rhythm and melody. The region celebrates different forms of Holi, all of them musical. It is a time when women as well as men transform into melodious Holiyars &ndash; those who sing songs of Holi.</p>

<p>Long gatherings ( baithaks ) are called &lsquo;Baithki Holi&rsquo; and are popular across the towns and villages of Kumaon. Women have their baithaks in homes. They sing songs in Hindi, Brajbhasha, Awadhi and Kumaoni, to the accompaniment of the harmonium, tabla and drums.</p>

<p>&ldquo;This is the time when we laugh, have fun, sing loudly and dance. Other times, we remain busy with our farming, children and cattle. Through these songs, we also make fun of each other or speak of scandals of the village. Unless you see them dancing, you won&rsquo;t believe these are the same women who work so hard in the hills with their face down,&rdquo; says Sundari Lachpal of Sarmoli.</p>

<p>Baithki Holi is said to date back to the mid-19th century, when renowned musician Ustad Amanullah Khan from Rampur district in Uttar Pradesh, introduced it to Almora. &ldquo;It is said that around 1850, Khan came to Almora and initiated classical music here,&rdquo; says Naveen Bisht, a Holiyar in Almora. &ldquo;But even people with no knowledge of Hindustani classical music can learn and sings songs of Holi, which is why the tradition of Holiyar is still alive.&rdquo;</p>

<p>According to the Hindu calendar, Holi in Kumaon starts in December, on the first day of the month of Paush. But celebrations really pick up only in March, a week before Dhaulendi, or the day of Holi with colours. Around this time, Baithki Holi transforms into Khadi Holi &ndash; standing and dancing to celebrate the advent of spring. In some villages, the women visit each house in the village and dance to the songs of Holi.</p>

<p>Then there is Mahila Holi, also celebrated exclusively by women in homes and temples a week before the day of Holi. The women gather, dance and sing songs to the gods, to Radha-Krishna, Ganesh and Shiv.</p>

<p>In early March, I attended three Mahila Holi celebrations in the villages of Munsiari block of Pithoragarh district. This photo essay documents the festivities in chilly Munsiari (&lsquo;place of snow&rsquo;) &ndash; located 2,270 metres above sea level &ndash; and records the songs of Holi sung by Kumaoni women.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As soon as women arrive at the panchayat office, others apply gulal on their forehead &ndash; as the celebrations progress, so does the spread of gulal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Heera Devi takes the drum from Sundari Lachpal. The women take turns to dance, while Bhavesh Singh, 8, plays the cymbals with enthusiasm. Mahila Holi continues in Sarmoli for five days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Steaming hot tea for around 50 women is being made on the fire. Pakodas, halwa , chips and tea are served to everyone. Groups of people in the different hamlets take turns to arrange the food for a day as the Mahila Holi celebrations pass on to other hamlets. &ldquo; The celebrations are organised by the women &ndash; in one part of the village one day, in another part the next day and it goes on, so that everyone has a chance to host Holi. The finances are also shared equally by everyone,&rdquo; says Manju Tripathi of Ghorpatta Malla village.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Khadi Holi comes after Baithki Holi &ndash; here, Manju Tripathi, the host of the day, dances to melodies of Holi, as does seven-year old Chetna Singh.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Sarmoli, the women of Darkot, Nansem, Naya Basti, Sarmoli and Sankdhura huddle together inside the one-room office of Maati Sangathan, a network of women that organises homestays to celebrate Mahila Holi. It has just started to snow outside</p>

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<p>On March 10, the villages of Munsiari are covered in snow, while the ivory peaks of Panchachuli watch over the celebrations as the melodies continue to reverberate amid the &nbsp;mountains&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This <a href="rel=" target="blank">article</a> was originally published on March 17, 2017, in <a href="https://ruralindiaonline.org/">People&#39;s Archive of Rural India</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


In the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, different types of Holi are celebrated. The festivities are a time for the women in the villages here to sing and dance, and celebrate the advent of spring.

Chandra badani kholo dwar/Tihare Manmohan thare hai Holi khelne ko ( Open the door, moon/ Krishna is waiting to play Holi )’ On a cold afternoon in March, women’s voices reverberate in the foothills of the Panchachuli peaks. It has rained in the morning, and the sky is still overcast. As I draw closer to the panchayat office of Sarmoli village of Munsiari block in Pithoragarh district, the rhythm of the dholak becomes louder. As soon as I cross a mountain bend, I see dozens of women moving in a circle and singing songs of Holi under a wide open sky, in the shadows of the Himalayas. In the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, Holi, which began on March 8 this year, is more than just about colours – it is a festival of songs and music, of rhythm and melody. The region celebrates different forms of Holi, all of them musical. It is a time when women as well as men transform into melodious Holiyars – those who sing songs of Holi. Long gatherings ( baithaks ) are called ‘Baithki Holi’ and are popular across the towns and villages of Kumaon. Women have their baithaks in homes. They sing songs in Hindi, Brajbhasha, Awadhi and Kumaoni, to the accompaniment of the harmonium, tabla and drums. “This is the time when we laugh, have fun, sing loudly and dance. Other times, we remain busy with our farming, children and cattle. Through these songs, we also make fun of each other or speak of scandals of the village. Unless you see them dancing, you won’t believe these are the same women who work so hard in the hills with their face down,” says Sundari Lachpal of Sarmoli. Baithki Holi is said to date back to the mid-19th century, when renowned musician Ustad Amanullah Khan from Rampur district in Uttar Pradesh, introduced it to Almora. “It is said that around 1850, Khan came to Almora and initiated classical music here,” says Naveen Bisht, a Holiyar in Almora. “But even people with no knowledge of Hindustani classical music can learn and sings songs of Holi, which is why the tradition of Holiyar is still alive.” According to the Hindu calendar, Holi in Kumaon starts in December, on the first day of the month of Paush. But celebrations really pick up only in March, a week before Dhaulendi, or the day of Holi with colours. Around this time, Baithki Holi transforms into Khadi Holi – standing and dancing to celebrate the advent of spring. In some villages, the women visit each house in the village and dance to the songs of Holi. Then there is Mahila Holi, also celebrated exclusively by women in homes and temples a week before the day of Holi. The women gather, dance and sing songs to the gods, to Radha-Krishna, Ganesh and Shiv. In early March, I attended three Mahila Holi celebrations in the villages of Munsiari block of Pithoragarh district. This photo essay documents the festivities in chilly Munsiari (‘place of snow’) – located 2,270 metres above sea level – and records the songs of Holi sung by Kumaoni women. Women dance and sing songs outside the Panchayat office in Sarmoli (Others) × Sundari Lachpal beats the dholak , while other women move around in circles and sing songs of Holi outside the panchayat office in Sarmoli. The ribbons tied to the drum are a homage to Ishta Devta, a deity. women apply gulal on each other's forhead. (Others) × As soon as women arrive at the panchayat office, others apply gulal on their forehead – as the celebrations progress, so does the spread of gulal. Mahila Holi continues in Sarmoli for five days. An 8 years old, plays the cymbals with enthusiasm. (Others) × Heera Devi takes the drum from Sundari Lachpal. The women take turns to dance, while Bhavesh Singh, 8, plays the cymbals with enthusiasm. Mahila Holi continues in Sarmoli for five days. Pakodas, halwa , chips and tea are served during the celebrations. (Others) × Steaming hot tea for around 50 women is being made on the fire. Pakodas, halwa , chips and tea are served to everyone. Groups of people in the different hamlets take turns to arrange the food for a day as the Mahila Holi celebrations pass on to other hamlets. “ The celebrations are organised by the women – in one part of the village one day, in another part the next day and it goes on, so that everyone has a chance to host Holi. The finances are also shared equally by everyone,” says Manju Tripathi of Ghorpatta Malla village. Women of Ghorpatta Malla celebrate Baithki Holi by singing songs about Radha-Krishna, Shiv and Ganesh. (Others) × The dholak and tambourine are essential parts of a Kumaoni Holi. (Others) × A seven-year old Chetna Singh dances during Khadi Holi (Others) × Khadi Holi comes after Baithki Holi – here, Manju Tripathi, the host of the day, dances to melodies of Holi, as does seven-year old Chetna Singh. Women from different regions come together inside the one-room office of Maati Sangathan to celebrate Mahila Holi. (Others) × In Sarmoli, the women of Darkot, Nansem, Naya Basti, Sarmoli and Sankdhura huddle together inside the one-room office of Maati Sangathan, a network of women that organises homestays to celebrate Mahila Holi. It has just started to snow outside The women apply gulal to each other, while many others begin to arrive regardless of the rain and snow. (Others) × villages of Munsiari are covered in snow. (Others) × On March 10, the villages of Munsiari are covered in snow, while the ivory peaks of Panchachuli watch over the celebrations as the melodies continue to reverberate amid the mountains This article was originally published on March 17, 2017, in People's Archive of Rural India. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Melodies of Mahila Holi reverberate amid the mountains of Munsiari

<p>I was born in a place which is near to Ayodhya and in a year which is remembered as the demolition of Babari. So it was quite normal for me to know about &#39;Ram&#39; and the festival of lights, Diwali but had a little less idea about the festival of colours.</p>

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<p>I was not much aware of the fact that why we celebrate Holi. While writing essays in primary schools, my first line used to be, &quot;Holi is the festival of colours and sharing the love&quot; and yes it is indeed.</p>

<p>Holi is not a one-day festival, it is celebrated for continuous three days. The festival starts with Holi Purnima, people begin the celebration when the eldest male member sprinkles colour on the members of his family.</p>

<p>The then second day is known as &#39;Puno&#39; or &#39;Holika Dahan&#39; on this day Holika&rsquo;s images are burnt to celebrate the victory of good over evil. The third and last day is the main day when people play with coloured powder &#39;abeer&#39; or &#39;gulal&#39; and water is poured on each other. Apart from colours and love, Holi is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving day for the good spring harvest.</p>

<p>Holika Dahan is celebrated for the victory of good over evil, people ignite a bonfire to commemorate the death of a witch - Holika.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per an ancient story, a brutal king Hiranyakashyap wanted to be revered as God himself and establish his own supremacy everywhere but his own son Prahalad refused to worship his father and remained a true devotee of Lord Vishnu.</p>

<p>He thought to kill Prahalad but failed every time. Then he called his sister Holika. She planned to kill him as she was blessed with a drape that protected her from burning into the fire. When she sat with Prahlad in a huge bowl with the intention to kill him then suddenly heavy winds started to flow and she herself was burnt in the fire.</p>

<p>If the festival is marked as a celebration of good over evil then how colours became part of it?</p>

<p>The reason behind the use of colours is related to the love story of Krishna and Radha. Krishna being envious of Radha&rsquo;s fair complexion complained to his mother Yashoda. His mother told him that he could colour Radha&rsquo;s face with whatever colour &#39;abeer or gulal&#39; to remove the differences and the legacy continued since then.</p>

<p>Social gatherings such as parties with food are organised at several places. Spending time with friends, family and other loved ones are also a part of this festival. Moreover, giving out sweets and delicacies is another important part of the festival&rsquo;s celebrations.</p>

<p>The most popular dish of this festival is Gujjia. It is a sweet dumpling made with maida flour wheat flour and stuffed with khoya and dry fruits.</p>

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<p>It is easy to see why this festival is known too as the festival of spreading joy. Remember the most iconic Holi song from a Bollywood movie Sholay:</p>

<p>होली के दिन दिल खिल जाते हैं रंगों में रंग मिल जाते हैं...गीले शिकवे भूल के दोस्तों दुश्मन भी गले मिल जाते हैं</p>

<p>(On the day of Holi, we are happy, as the colours blend with each other.&nbsp;Friends let&#39;s keep aside our resentment, even enemies hug each other.)</p>

<p>My grandmom told me about this festival, the ancients stories and her own sagas of celebration, and while growing up I myself did some research by reading about this colourful and joyous festival but nowhere to be found that how the Bhang culture got its alliance with Holi.</p>

<p>Associated with Lord Shiva, bhang has now become synonymous with Holi. It is an excuse to get intoxicated and roam the streets creating mischief. Bhang drinks have now become an official Holi drink, but why?</p>

<p>With continuous modernisation, bhang is being replaced by alcohol. Many of us have noticed few bands of drunken hooligans roaming the streets and creating nuisances. The day after Holi comes with thousands of accidental cases, eve-teasing, molestation, robbing, looting and also some serious crimes of rapes and murders, which are happened under the influence of alcohol.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Bura Na Mano Holi hai&quot; will not pacify the ill effects that arrive with the &#39;other&#39; facet of Holi celebrations.</p>

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<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em></p>


Let's revive the traditional essence of Holi by spreading colours and love, and staying away from the influence of Bhang and alcohol.

I was born in a place which is near to Ayodhya and in a year which is remembered as the demolition of Babari. So it was quite normal for me to know about 'Ram' and the festival of lights, Diwali but had a little less idea about the festival of colours. Holi is rightly said to be the festival of colours. (Zee News Network) × I was not much aware of the fact that why we celebrate Holi. While writing essays in primary schools, my first line used to be, "Holi is the festival of colours and sharing the love" and yes it is indeed. Holi is not a one-day festival, it is celebrated for continuous three days. The festival starts with Holi Purnima, people begin the celebration when the eldest male member sprinkles colour on the members of his family. The then second day is known as 'Puno' or 'Holika Dahan' on this day Holika’s images are burnt to celebrate the victory of good over evil. The third and last day is the main day when people play with coloured powder 'abeer' or 'gulal' and water is poured on each other. Apart from colours and love, Holi is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving day for the good spring harvest. Holika Dahan is celebrated for the victory of good over evil, people ignite a bonfire to commemorate the death of a witch - Holika. As per an ancient story, a brutal king Hiranyakashyap wanted to be revered as God himself and establish his own supremacy everywhere but his own son Prahalad refused to worship his father and remained a true devotee of Lord Vishnu. He thought to kill Prahalad but failed every time. Then he called his sister Holika. She planned to kill him as she was blessed with a drape that protected her from burning into the fire. When she sat with Prahlad in a huge bowl with the intention to kill him then suddenly heavy winds started to flow and she herself was burnt in the fire. If the festival is marked as a celebration of good over evil then how colours became part of it? The reason behind the use of colours is related to the love story of Krishna and Radha. Krishna being envious of Radha’s fair complexion complained to his mother Yashoda. His mother told him that he could colour Radha’s face with whatever colour 'abeer or gulal' to remove the differences and the legacy continued since then. Social gatherings such as parties with food are organised at several places. Spending time with friends, family and other loved ones are also a part of this festival. Moreover, giving out sweets and delicacies is another important part of the festival’s celebrations. The most popular dish of this festival is Gujjia. It is a sweet dumpling made with maida flour wheat flour and stuffed with khoya and dry fruits. Festival of Holi is incomplete without Kesar Milk and Gujjiya (Indian sweet dumplings). (Others) × It is easy to see why this festival is known too as the festival of spreading joy. Remember the most iconic Holi song from a Bollywood movie Sholay: होली के दिन दिल खिल जाते हैं रंगों में रंग मिल जाते हैं...गीले शिकवे भूल के दोस्तों दुश्मन भी गले मिल जाते हैं (On the day of Holi, we are happy, as the colours blend with each other. Friends let's keep aside our resentment, even enemies hug each other.) My grandmom told me about this festival, the ancients stories and her own sagas of celebration, and while growing up I myself did some research by reading about this colourful and joyous festival but nowhere to be found that how the Bhang culture got its alliance with Holi. Associated with Lord Shiva, bhang has now become synonymous with Holi. It is an excuse to get intoxicated and roam the streets creating mischief. Bhang drinks have now become an official Holi drink, but why? With continuous modernisation, bhang is being replaced by alcohol. Many of us have noticed few bands of drunken hooligans roaming the streets and creating nuisances. The day after Holi comes with thousands of accidental cases, eve-teasing, molestation, robbing, looting and also some serious crimes of rapes and murders, which are happened under the influence of alcohol. "Bura Na Mano Holi hai" will not pacify the ill effects that arrive with the 'other' facet of Holi celebrations. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Dear all, do not celebrate the 'other' Holi

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