Diwali
- News
Trump extends Diwali greetings; vows to strengthen ties with India
New Delhi: Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said that the United States’ “great partnership” with India and “my good friend Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi” will be strengthened…
- Bollywood
Juhi Chawla feels Diwali is the perfect time to connect with fans!
Mumbai: Actress Juhi Chawla recently took to social media to share a heartfelt Diwali message with her fans. On Wednesday, the actress shared her series of photos in a traditional attire and…
- World
For 1st time, Diwali will be official school holiday for New York City schools this year
New York: In a historic move, Diwali will be celebrated as an official school holiday in New York City, enabling over 1.1 million students to observe the festival of lights. Diwali has…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru delivery boy’s kind gesture lights up CEO’s lonely Deepawali
Kind gestures need not be grand, they can be as simple as wishing someone living in a big city away from family and friends, making their day a little brighter. This is…
- Bollywood
Bollywood’s biggest Diwali flops despite star-studded casts
Mumbai: Diwali is a huge time for Bollywood, with many big movies released during the festive season. Studios expect massive box office openings due to the holiday excitement, but not all films…
- Kerala
Fireworks accident at Kerala temple leaves at least 154 people injured
Kasargod: At least 154 people have been injured in a fireworks accident at a temple in Kerala’s Kasaragod district. Of them, eight are seriously hurt. The tragic incident took place at Anjootambalam…
- India
Ayodhya’s Ram temple gears up for its first Diwali; 28L diyas to be lit
Ayodhya: The Yogi Adityanath government is all set to host its eighth Deepotsav in Ayodhya this year, with grand and “environmentally conscious” preparations underway for the first Diwali at the newly built…
- India
Mumbai: Amid festive rush, 10 injured in stampede at Bandra railway station
Mumbai: At least ten persons were injured in a stampede at Mumbai’s Bandra railway station on Sunday when hundreds of people attempted to board a Gorakhpur-bound train to head to their native…
- Business
Vegetable prices sky-high in Bengal’s retail markets ahead of Diwali
Kolkata: Vegetable prices in the retail markets of West Bengal, especially those in the state capital of Kolkata, have skyrocketed on the last Sunday before the forthcoming festivities of Kali Puja and…
- Hyderabad
Firecrackers allowed in Hyderabad only between 8-10 pm on Diwali: Police
Hyderabad: The city police have imposed a ban on the use of firecrackers that produce loud noises, particularly during the Diwali celebrations. The directive prohibits the bursting of high-decibel crackers in public…
- Delhi
Delhi’s air quality improves ahead of Diwali, AQI in ‘poor’ category after 4 days
New Delhi: After four days of remaining “very poor”, Delhi’s air quality improved on Friday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading 270 due to favourable wind speed, putting it in the…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad airport issues advisory to flyers ahead of Deepawali
Hyderabad: The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad released an advisory on Thursday, October 24, notifying its flyers to arrive at the airport ahead of the long weekend of Deepwali festivities. The…
- India
Communal clash erupts during Deepawali event in Jamia Millia Islamia
A scuffle broke out between two groups during Deepawali celebrations in Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in Delhi on Tuesday night, October 22. Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) affiliated outfit Rashtriya Kala Manch…
- Middle East
Malls in Dubai launch Diwali offer to win gold worth Rs 22.9 lakh
Malls in Dubai are gearing up to light up lives with its grand Diwali promotion, giving shoppers an incredible chance to win gold worth Dh 100,000 (Rs 22,89,260). This vibrant celebration began…
- Hyderabad
Diwali holiday announced for schools in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: After Dasara, schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana are set to observe a holiday for Diwali. The official holiday is scheduled for October 31. In addition to the school…
