Environment
The Colour After Holi: India's Chemical Waste Problem Nobody Cleans Up
After Holi, synthetic colours wash into drains and rivers. This article looks at what they contain and the pollution they leave behind.
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Holi
Social Justice
Holi's Hidden Power: How a Festival Suspends India's Caste System
Holi erases visible markers of caste for a few hours. This article explains how the festival's ritual inversion briefly suspends social hierarchy.
Environment
Eco-Friendly Holi: Can India Celebrate Without Wasting Water?
Holi is water-intensive in one of the world's most water-stressed countries. This article looks at how to celebrate the festival while conserving water.