NEW DELHI — There's no way to avoid getting smeared with colored powder, hosed with water guns or hit with sparkle-filled water balloons if you venture out of your home in India on Friday.

Every year, as Holi sweeps across towns with its cascade of vibrant colours and exuberant celebrations, our everyday gadgets face an unanticipated challenge. Smartphones, smartwatches, cameras ...

After last summer’s water woes, which forced the authorities to announce a slew of water conservation measures, this Holi has taken on the colour of water conservation in Bengaluru. Residents ...