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King Charles III presented new Colours to four Royal Marine units (40, 42, 43 and 45 Commando) at Windsor Castle, replacing those issued by Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The ceremony followed a parade from Victoria Barracks to Windsor and highlights the enduring bond between the Crown, the Royal Marines, and the nation, linking their origins in 1664 to the modern Commando Force.
Millions of Indians celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, by smearing each other with vibrant powders, dancing, and sharing food and drink with family and friends to mark the arrival of spring. The festival signifies divine love, rebirth, and rejuvenation, with traditions varying across the country, including the playful "Lathmar Holi" where women playfully hit men with sticks. Celebrations also included the use of coloured powders, water balloons, and traditional beverages like thandai, with some incorporating cannabis.
Hindus around the world celebrate the Holi festival, known as the festival of colours, to mark the start of spring with joyous street gatherings, coloured powders, special foods, music, and dancing, symbolizing the welcoming of the good and the release of negativity for a time of renewal and rejuvenation.