Holi, a Hindu festival that takes place in the spring, kicks off Friday, March 14. Also known as the festival of colors, the annual tradition marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring ...

An elderly woman died and five other people were in serious condition in the Tokyo area after choking on “mochi” sticky rice cakes between Jan. 1 and 3, the Tokyo Fire Department said.

Holi traditionally occurs on the day of the last full moon in the month of Phalguna in the Hindu calendar, North Jersey reports. The holiday lasts a night and a day, and the exact dates fluctuate ...