Diwali

Punjab CM urges people to buy 'diyas' to help poor

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday greeted people on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas, with an appeal to protect the environment through "green" and buy 'diyas' made earthen pots to help the village poor prosper.

Oct 24, 2022

Diwali: Thousands flock to Golden Temple for celebrations on Bandi Chhor Diwas

The complex, where the holiest of Sikh shrines, the Harmandir Sahib is located, was illuminated with LED lights, giving it a glittering look.

Oct 24, 2022

#DiwaliKiSafai trends on Twitter; these memes are proof you are not alone in annual cleaning ritual

Diwali will be celebrated this year on 24 October with the rituals of Lakshmi Puja. Ahead of Diwali, netizens share hilarious memes on the annual cleaning ritual, 'Diwali Ki Safai.'

Oct 19, 2022

Happy Diwali 2022: Important tips on maintaining cleaner air, cleaner home [details]

Pre-Diwali renovations: Remember these important tips for cleaner air, cleaner home [details]

If you're planning to renovate your home this Diwali, remember these house-cleaning tips once you're all set for the festivities.

Oct 18, 2022

PhonePe's 'Golden Days' to make Dhanteras exciting for users [step-by-step process to buy gold, Silver]

As part of the Golden Days campaign, India's leading fintech platform, PhonePe on Monday announced that it is bringing exciting offers on gold and silver purchases for Dhanteras 2022.

Oct 17, 2022

'She looks like his sister': Ranbir Kapoor- Ananya Panday's romantic advert fails to spark on-screen chemistry

Tasva is a men's Indian wear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion & retail and Tarun Tahiliani. Ranbir Kapoor & Ananya Panday have been roped in as brand ambassadors for the festive campaign.

Oct 16, 2022

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Sparkling bright or a dark Diwali: Fireworks industry in suspense

With Diwali this year to be celebrated next month - and virtually without any curbs and the Covid pandemic wanes, the question gains more importance.

Sep 18, 2022

Diesel, petrol prices unchanged since Diwali [details]

Oil marketing companies have continued to keep prices of diesel and petrol unchanged across major Indian cities post revision of duties by the Centre and state governments on the Diwali eve.

Nov 28, 2021

Karnataka temples to perform 'Gopuja' on Diwali; govt passes order [details]

Minister for Animal Husbandry Prabhu Chauhan has stated that it will create awareness on importance of need to protect cows. As per the government's order, worshipping of cows will be performed at the temples on 'Balipaadyami' celebrated as the last phase of Diwali between 5.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m in Karnataka.

Nov 5, 2021

Britain unveils coin on Mahatma to mark Diwali.

UK unveils coin on Mahatma Gandhi to mark Diwali

A new 5 pound coin to commemorate the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to mark the Hindu festival of Diwali.

Nov 5, 2021

Delhi air quality turns hazardous after Diwali night, NCR worst hit with above 800 AQI

The air quality index (AQI) crossed the 600-mark at several places across the national capital with a few places in east Delhi, Ghaziabad and Noida crossing the 800-mark on Friday morning, hours after the people burst firecrackers on Diwali night making the Delhi-NCR air hazardous.

Nov 5, 2021

Muhurat session: Indices make healthy gains, Sensex up over 295 pts on Diwali special

The National Stock Exchange's (NSE) Nifty50 index gained 87.60 points, or 0.49 percent, to settle at 17,916.80 points, up from 17,829.20.

Nov 5, 2021

Deepavali Day Act: PM Modi's regime adds another feather in hat; Diwali could be federal holiday in US

After Yoga, Diwali gets international recognition; Deepavali Day Act introduced in US Congress

Indian diaspora in the US has another reason to celebrate Diwali this year as a Deepavali Day Act was introduced in US Congress with an aim to make Diwali a federal holiday.

Nov 4, 2021

US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi pilots bill for Diwali holiday, rocks Twitter

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced a resolution in the US Congress recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali

Nov 4, 2021

Diwali: From making rangolis to gorging sweets, actors reveal their plans today

Disha Parmar is celebrating her first Diwali with her husband

Nov 4, 2021

Diwali Muhurat trading 2021: Here's all you need to know about the tradition

Previous Muhurat sessions have seen equities indices ending with positive gains, despite the fact that stock movement is less and trading volume is quite low.

Nov 3, 2021

Virat Kohli takes U-turn, not to share personal tips any more on Diwali after social media backlash

After FabIndia, cricketer Virat Kohli takes a u-turn on his Diwali stance after Twitterati give him a hard time.

Oct 19, 2021

A screenshot from the Jashn-e-Riwaaz advertisement by FabIndia

Ad not related to Diwali, clarifies FabIndia as controversial festive ad kicks up row

The advertisement that poetically named their Diwali collection Jashn-e-Riwaaz was pulled down in the fear of a social media boycott.

Oct 19, 2021

'Rok Tok Abhiyan' in Bhopal; artists dress up as Yamraj, Chitragupt to raise COVID awareness

After a drop in COVID-19 cases over the past one-and-a-half months, several parts of the country is recording an increase in the positivity rate.

Nov 22, 2020

Amitabh Bachchan retweets Aardhya Bachchan's Jai Siya Ram performance

Aaradhya turns 9: Amitabh Bachchan shares video of granddaughter singing devotional song | Watch

Birthday girl Aaradhya Bachchan singing a devotional song, 'Jai Siya Ram' in her melodious voice is breaking the internet. Proud dadu Amitabh Bachchan shares the video on his Twitter timeline. Scroll down to listen to Aaradhya soulful voice.

Nov 16, 2020

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Diwali

Punjab CM urges people to buy 'diyas' to help poor

Diwali: Thousands flock to Golden Temple for celebrations on Bandi Chhor Diwas

#DiwaliKiSafai trends on Twitter; these memes are proof you are not alone in annual cleaning ritual

Pre-Diwali renovations: Remember these important tips for cleaner air, cleaner home [details]

PhonePe's 'Golden Days' to make Dhanteras exciting for users [step-by-step process to buy gold, Silver]

'She looks like his sister': Ranbir Kapoor- Ananya Panday's romantic advert fails to spark on-screen chemistry

Sparkling bright or a dark Diwali: Fireworks industry in suspense

Diesel, petrol prices unchanged since Diwali [details]

Karnataka temples to perform 'Gopuja' on Diwali; govt passes order [details]

UK unveils coin on Mahatma Gandhi to mark Diwali

Delhi air quality turns hazardous after Diwali night, NCR worst hit with above 800 AQI

Muhurat session: Indices make healthy gains, Sensex up over 295 pts on Diwali special

After Yoga, Diwali gets international recognition; Deepavali Day Act introduced in US Congress

US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi pilots bill for Diwali holiday, rocks Twitter

Diwali: From making rangolis to gorging sweets, actors reveal their plans today

Diwali Muhurat trading 2021: Here's all you need to know about the tradition

Virat Kohli takes U-turn, not to share personal tips any more on Diwali after social media backlash

Ad not related to Diwali, clarifies FabIndia as controversial festive ad kicks up row

'Rok Tok Abhiyan' in Bhopal; artists dress up as Yamraj, Chitragupt to raise COVID awareness

Aaradhya turns 9: Amitabh Bachchan shares video of granddaughter singing devotional song | Watch

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