Diwali
- Tollywood News
A gift from Rashmika Mandanna to Allu Arjun – see what she sent
Hyderabad: Telugu superstar Allu Arjun recently shared a sweet Diwali gift from his Pushpa co-star, Rashmika Mandanna, who plays Srivalli in the popular film. Known for their on-screen chemistry, Rashmika’s thoughtful gesture…
- News
‘What steps were taken?’, SC asks Delhi govt, police on Diwali cracker ban
New Delhi: Taking a strong exception to Delhi’s high pollution levels during Diwali, the Supreme Court on Monday sought to know from the Delhi government and the Delhi police commissioner about the…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad faces surge in air pollution amid Diwali celebrations
Hyderabad: The city has recently experienced a significant deterioration in air quality, reaching alarming levels during the Diwali celebrations. Over the past 72 hours, the air quality in the city has deteriorated…
- News
Over 30 animals distressed due to heat, firecrackers rescued by wildlife group
Mumbai: More than 30 animals distressed due to heat and Diwali firecrackers have been rescued in the last 48 hours across Mumbai Metropolitan Region, an official said on Saturday. The Resqink Association…
- India
UP: Bareilly police attacked during Diwali gambling raid, 9 held
The Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly police have arrested nine people after a violent clash during a police raid on an illegal gambling den in the city’s Premnagar area on Diwali night. The incident…
- India
London Mayor Sadiq Khan slammed for Diwali event with VHP
The mayor of London Sadiq Khan has come under fire for co-organising a Diwali event with radical Hindutva group Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in the United Kingdom. The event held in Trafalgar…
- News
In a first, Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar to host separate Diwali events
Pune: The split in the Nationalist Congress Party has cast its shadow on the famed Diwali celebrations of the Pawars, with different events being organised for the first time by Sharad Pawar…
- Opinions
Diwali: A shared celebration across cultures in Indian history
Artefacts preserved in Hyderabad Central Library reveal that Indian Muslims have long played a role in Diwali celebrations. However, due to the inaccessibility of historical sources written in Urdu and Persian, much…
- Photos
In photos: Diwali celebrations in Kashmir
A girl reignites a blown-out lamp (Photo: Muzamil Bhat/Siasat.com) A man captures the essence of Diwali on his phone after lighting a lamp (Photo: Muzamil Bhat/Siasat.com) A woman places an oil lamp…
- Kashmir
Grand Diwali celebration held at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk
Srinagar: For the first time, a grand Diwali celebration was held near the historic clock tower at Lal Chowk here on Thursday as hundreds of locals and tourists lit diyas to mark…
- India
Naqvi criticises political rhetoric over Delhi’s pollution levels
New Delhi: Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday condemned what he described as a “political fuss” over Delhi’s pollution, asserting that some people were attempting to sow confusion among the…
- Offbeat
Video of man using Amazon’s Alexa to launch rocket on Diwali goes viral
A video of a man using Amazon’s Alexa to launch a small rocket during Diwali festival went viral on social media. The video, shared by Mani’s Projects Lab on Instagram, features a…
- Tollywood News
How Tollywood stars celebrated Diwali 2024 in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: This Diwali, Tollywood stars in Hyderabad celebrated the festival of lights with vibrant festivities and family gatherings. Among the most notable was Allu Arjun, who brought his signature style to the…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh: Three generations of a family killed in Diwali night clash
Amaravati: A man, his son, and grandson were killed in a clash between two groups in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district, police said on Friday. The incident occurred in Salapaka village of Kajuluru…
- Bollywood
Raj Kapoor’s Diwali Parties: A Revelry of Tradition and Stardom!
Mumbai: Diwali parties have become a trend in Bollywood, with numerous celebrities hosting extravagant celebrations during the festival. From Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra, and Amitabh Bachchan to Anil Kapoor,…
