Diwali

World

NYC mayor urges people to live in Diwali spirit as communities grapple with hate crimes

New York: As communities grapple with hate crimes and darkness, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has urged people to live in the spirit of Lord Ram, Sita and Diwali and be…
Business

Rupee rises 7 paise to close at 82.81 against US dollar

Mumbai: The rupee appreciated by 7 paise to close at 82.81 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as easing crude oil prices buoyed investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the…

Entertainment

‘Kya lightaan maarre…’ Hyderabadis go gaga over pick-up lines on Diwali

People from across India are probably a fan of Hyderabad, its people, the vibe, the Biryani and ofcourse, ‘The Hyderabadi language’ which has gained significance over the years. It is the amalgamation…
World

Hopes for India-UK FTA talks impetus with new PM Rishi Sunak

London: As Rishi Sunak takes over as Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister on Tuesday, there is renewed hope that the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) will get a much-needed impetus after the…
Photos

Diwali celebrations: PM Modi in Kargil

India has always viewed war as the last resort, but the armed forces have the strength and strategies to give a befitting reply to anyone who casts an evil eye on the…
Tollywood News

Inside Vijay Deverakonda’s Hyderabad home all lit up for Diwali

Hyderabad: Lights, sweets and glamour everywhere! Diwali is here and everyone is celebrating it. Like all other festivals, Diwali too brings families and friends under one roof so they can make lovely…
Technology

WhatsApp in Diwali mode, goes offline for millions in India

New Delhi: Millions of Indians were unable to share videos and photos after celebrating a cracker of a Diwali as Meta-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday suffered a major outage in the country, along…

Television News

‘Naam Ki Muslim’, Hina Khan gets trolled for her Diwali post

Mumbai: Indian celebrities are not far behind when it comes to celebrating different cultures and festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid, Ganesh Chaturthi, and more. They take to social media to wish their…
Bollywood

‘Mein dua karta hun ki…’ SRK’s video of Diwali wishes surfaces online

Mumbai: Bollywood’s Badshah Shah Rukh Khan has always had a movie release on Diwali. But this year sadly, we did not get the opportunity to watch him on the big screen as…
Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s air quality takes huge dip post firecracker celebrations

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s air quality took a drastic dip as the city and the nation celebrated the festival of Diwali by bursting firecrackers throughout the night on Monday. According to data from the…
India

Gujarat reports 500 percent spike in burn cases on Diwali

Ahmedabad: The Emergency Medical Services data on Tuesday stated that there was a 500 percent spike in burn cases across Gujarat on Diwali and the physical assault incidents witnessed an increase of…
Bollywood

Inside Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt’s Diwali celebrations [Photos]

Mumbai: The wait to get a glimpse of how parents-to-be Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt celebrated their first Diwali post-marriage is over now. All thanks to veteran actress and Ranbir’s mother Neetu…
World

Biden thanks Indian-Americans as he hosts Diwali event at White house

New York: Hosting a Diwali reception at the White House, which was attended by more than 200 prominent Indian-Americans, US President Joe Biden thanked the community for making the festival of lights…
Photos

Golden Temple on Diwali

Amritsar: Fireworks at Golden Temple on the occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas and Diwali, in Amritsar, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. (PTI Photo) Amritsar: Devotees light candles and earthen lamps at Golden Temple…
India

UP: Woman doctor booked for vandalising Diwali shops in Lucknow

Lucknow: A woman doctor has been booked for vandalising the shops of Diwali vendors and threatening them. The Gomti Nagar police has booked Dr Anju Gupta under sections 427 and 504 of…