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Comment – Diwali Festival as a Tool of ‘Soft Power’
This is a major takeaway from oriental teachings and India's perspectives. That's the essence of India's civilisational "soft power" strength too. Diwali symbolises glory of virtues over vices like most festivals and rituals across the globe.
President Kovind extends Deepawali greetings to people
New Delhi, Nov 4 : Terming it as an occasion to “share our prosperity and happiness with each…
Over 9 Lakh diyas lit along Saryu in Ayodhya, a world record
The Chief Minister reminded the people that no one can forget what happened 31 years ago, on October 30 and November 2, 1990.
Diwali resolution we need in Covid times for a breathable future
Recent statistics reveal that 11 of the 20 most polluted cities globally are in India; no wonder the number of air pollution induced-deaths amount to 2 million in this part of the world.
Light two Diyas on Diwali: Modi to PM Awas Yojana Beneficiaries
The Prime Minister stressed that the use of technology cannot only ensure development but also ensure a better and healthier life for the people.
‘Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari’ director Abhishek Sharma urges Bollywood to release films in theatres
Mumbai: Filmmaker Abhishek Sharma, whose new film Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari opened in theatres on Diwali, has urged…
Organisation Of Poorvanchalis To Host Chhath Puja Online
The organisation, Poorvanchal Gaurav, is hosting the festival online from November 18-20.
‘Anushka’s dog Virat’: Cong leader Udit Raj defends Kohli against trolls
Kohli is currently touring Australia as captain of the Indian team that plays three ODIs, three T20Is and four Test matches over 69 days.
‘Sal Mubarak’: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris on Diwali
US President-elect Joe Biden extended his wishes on the occasion of Diwali. “To the millions of Hindus, Jains,…
Delhi’s air quality turns severe on Diwali: IMD
The city recorded an overall AQI of 414 on Saturday, which falls in the severe category. The 24-hour average AQI was 339 on Friday and 314 on Thursday.
Delhiites burst firecrackers to celebrate Diwali despite ban
New Delhi, Nov 15 : Delhiites celebrated ‘festival of lights’ Diwali on November 14. To celebrate the festival,…
Delhi Police book 55 for selling firecrackers
A total of 1,727 challans were issued for mask violation on the day of Diwali by Delhi Police while 3 persons were booked for spitting in public places.
With love to the late Shardabai G Pawar: Letter by son Sharad Pawar
Like a doting but obedient son, the 79-year-old leader, in the letter penned on the eve Diwali, first said, "Sorry for the late letter!" and explained how the past year had been very stressful, in the two-page letter.
Grand Deepotsav : Laser show on the banks of River Saryu at Ayodhya
Ayodhya’s 'Deepotsav' celebrations enter Guinness World Records for 'largest display of oil lamps'
BSF gifts sweets to Border Guard Bangladesh on Diwali
Diwali is celebrated to mark victory of good over evil as per Hindu mythology.
Vaani Kapoor to spend Diwali in her hotel room this year
She added: “So, to make the most of it, Diwali would be with the cast and crew of my film, which I’m sure we’ll make the most of.”
Supreme Court permits sale, bursting of crackers in Telangana
The bench also issued notice to advocate P. Indra Prakash and others on whose plea the High Court passed the order. The bench will conduct further hearing on the matter on November 16.
President greets nation on Diwali eve
The President said in a message, “On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartiest greetings and…
Gold worth Rs 20,000 crore sold on Dhanteras, says jewellers body
“Last year, about 30 tonnes of gold was sold. The sale has been about 40 tonnes this year,”
Rainfall forecast, Covid fizzle Diwali excitement in Andhra
Many people who sell fruits and do other small businesses are known to quickly adapt to selling Diwali crackers.
Maharashtra CM Thackeray Hints At Reopening Religious Places After Diwali
Thackeray says he is getting flak for going slow on reopening of places of religious worship.
Karnataka bans firecrackers during Diwali, CM says decision taken keeping in mind Covid situation
The Karnataka government has decided to ban firecrackers in the state ahead of the Diwali festival. Karnataka CM…
Soaring Veggie Prices Dampen Festive Spirit
Chambers of Azadpur Fruits and Vegetables Association President M. R. Kriplani says that the prices of fruits and vegetables are high due to the supply being less than the demand.
MP minister hosts 5-star lunch for underprivileged children
Indore, Oct 28 Jitu Patwari, a minister in the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh celebrated Diwali…
Muhurat session: Indices gain, auto, bank stocks up
Mumbai, Oct 27 : Expectations of healthy quarterly results along with hopes of a sales boost from the…
Slowdown dims Dhanteras cheer, gold sales dip
Pankaj Khanna, MD & Founder, Gem Selections said his firm had witnessed huge increase in silver sale, but gold has been down this Dhanteras.
BSNL staff to get salary before Diwali: Purwar
New Delhi, Oct 15 With its employee unions threatening a day-long hunger strike on Friday over delayed salaries…
Shock decline in vehicle sales hit dealers this Diwali
The "negative factors" which slashed sales this year include the fuel prices which were on the upward swing till October-end, and although the petrol-diesel prices started going downwards, the damage was done.
President Trump Leaves Out Hindus in Diwali Tweets
Washington, Nov 14 : It took President Donald Trump three tweets, one deletion, and a fact check from Twitter…
Air quality continues to be hazardous in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 9: The national capital on Friday witnessed a foggy morning and the air quality continued to be “hazardous”…
SC ban on crackers on Diwali in Delhi-NCR not very effective
The PM2.5 and PM10, or particles with diameter less than 2.5 and 10 micrometers, in Delhi NCR was 164 and 292 microgrammes per cubic meter.
President, VP, PM greets nation on Diwali
New Delhi, Nov 7: President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Faizabad will be known as Ayodhya, new airport after Ram: Yogi Adityanath
The announcement comes days after the Uttar Pradesh government officially renamed Allahabad as Prayagraj.
South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook celebrates Diwali in Ayodhya
Lucknow, Nov 6 :The First Lady of South Korea Kim Jung-sook on Tuesday evening was witness to the…
Diwali 2018: Celebrate clean festival by using waste materials
New Delhi, Nov 6: Reinvent, recycle and refurbish things for Diwali instead of going to shop for home decor…
Breathing problems may increase in Delhi-NCR post-Diwali: Experts
New Delhi, Nov 6 : Even as residents of the national capital contend with a poor air quality…
Diwali special music show designed for pets
New Delhi, Nov 5: “MTV Woofer”, a special music show has been designed for pets. It’s an initiative for…
Karnataka notifies cracker bursting from 8-10 pm
Bengaluru, Nov 5: In compliance with the Supreme Court order, Karnataka has notified the time to burst crackers…
Not a single cracker burst as Vrindavan widows show the way to celebrating green Diwali
Vrindavan, Nov 5: Amid a chorus of popular songs, hand-clapping and lots of flowers, widows of this Hindu…
Jewellers accuse officials of ‘harassment’ ahead of Diwali
Mumbai, Nov 5: The All Indian Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has condemned the “harassment” of jewellers by…
Dhanteras 2018: Checkout perfect gemstones here !
Dhanteras is a festival celebrated across India just two days before Diwali. All purchases made during this occasion,…
Dhanteras 2018: Puja Timings, Significance and Everything You Need to Know
Diwali 2018 countdown has begun, as Dhanteras is here, an auspicious occasion for buying metals such as gold,…
Delhi: 625 kgs of firecrackers seized in Sadar Bazar
New Delhi, Nov 4: Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi Police on Sunday seized 625 kgs of firecrackers from a shop…
Snowfall in J&K, Himahcal, good sign for Delhi’s air before Diwali
Across the national Capital and regions around it, there were light rain showers, forcing the maximum temperatures to drop by a degree. The morning temperatures of Sunday is expected to see a two-degree drop.
Here’s 10 Rangoli designs for this Diwali
New Delhi, Nov 3: Diwali is one of the most awaited occasions in the country and the preparations…
Tips to go green this Diwali
New Delhi, Nov 3: In between all the shopping frenzy that comes along with Diwali, people often forget…
Explore the art of fusion this Diwali
New Delhi, Nov 2: With the number of trends increasing by the day and everyone following them, it…
Make new apartment Diwali ready with smart tips
New Delhi, Oct 31: The seasonal vibe is in the air with bursts of colour and music shimmering…
‘Green crackers’ won’t be available this Diwali: Minister
In 2016 and 2017, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had found presence of high levels of toxic elements like barium and aluminium in Delhi's air a day after Diwali.
7 dead in Budaun firecracker factory blast
New Delhi, Oct 26: At least seven killed and three injured after an explosion in a firecracker factory…
How to keep your rugs, carpets clean this Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 24: Diwali is one of the most awaited occasions in the country and the preparations…
Diwali 2018: Make smart jewellery choice this season
New Delhi, Oct 23: As Diwali is nearing, make smart jewellery choices for the ceremonies, parties, lunches and dinners…
Hyundai Motor India launches all new Santro
"Our R&D centre in Namyang (S. Korea), Chennai and Hyderabad have put strong efforts for product supremacy and utmost customer delight."
No complete ban on sale of firecrackers: Supreme Court
People can burst low-emission firecrackers for two hours from 8 PM to 10 PM on Diwali. While on Christmas and New Year eve, from 11:55 PM to 12:30 AM.
Supreme Court to pronouce verdict on firecrackers tomorrow
New Delhi, Oct 22: The Supreme Court will pronounce on Tuesday its verdict on the plea for a…
Apple iPhone XS: Take the EMI route to flaunt your style this Diwali
New Delhi, Sep 28: When Apple announced its 2018 line-up of iPhones last month, one thing was clear: The…
If BJP loses in Kairana, there will be celebrations in Pakistan, J&K: Party leader
New Delhi, May 9: BJP leader Manoj Kashyap, who is the party in charge for the Braj region,…
Barsana: Adityanth says I am a Hindu, when asked where will you celebrate Eid now
In last 11 months, I have not stopped anyone from celebrating any festival like Eid or Christmas. Everyone has the right to religious freedom.
Whenever election comes, BJP leaders start talking about Ram temple: Kharge on Subramanian Swamy
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed Subramanian Swamy’s statement on Ram mandir. Talking to news agency ANI the…
Diwali was dim for fashion industry reeling under demonetisation, GST
By Nivedita New Delhi, Oct 31 : Style, it would appear, never goes out of fashion. But the passion…
Diwali was dim for fashion industry reeling under demonetisation, GST
Style, it would appear, never goes out of fashion. But the passion to spend on designer clothes and…
Chidambaram targets BJP over deleting dialogues in ‘Mersal’
New Delhi, Oct 21 : Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Saturday attacked the BJP over its demand to…
‘Secret Superstar’ mints over Rs 4 crore on opening day
Mumbai, Oct 21: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Zaira Wasim starrer “Secret Superstar” minted Rs 4.80 crore on Diwali,…
Youth bludgeoned to death on Diwali night in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 20: A 19-year-old youth was found bludgeoned to death in an empty plot of land here…
One killed, property gutted in UP fires
Lucknow, Oct 20: At least one person died and property worth lakhs was gutted in three incidents of fire…
Festive fervour grips nation on Diwali, less crackers in Delhi after SC ban
New Delhi, Oct 19: The festive fervour gripped the nation on Thursday as people celebrated Diwali, often referred to…
Sonia, Rahul greet nation on Deepavali
New Delhi, Oct 19: As festival of light is here, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi on…
Soldiers celebrates Diwali in Jammu & Kashmir, lit diyas’ on LoC
Srinagar, Oct 19: Indian Army soldiers celebrated festival of lights, Diwali in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir…
President Kovind, PM Modi greet nation on Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 19: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday…
Yogi Adityanath showers Rs 133 crore bounties on Ayodhya
Lucknow, Oct 19: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday showered bounties on the temple town of Ayodhya…
Sunny Leone to perform in China
Beijing, Oct 18: Actress Sunny Leone will perform in China for the first time to celebrate Diwali on Thursday.…
Diwali 2017: Here’s how to take care of skin, hair
New Delhi, Oct 18: As the festival of lights is here, while we are busy in welcoming it with…
Diwali Special: Stock markets to hold Muhurat trading session
Mumbai, Oct 18: Key Indian equity markets will hold a special “Muhurat” trading session to mark the beginning of…
Donald Trump celebrates Diwali in White House’s Oval Office
New Delhi, Oct 18: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday celebrated Diwali in Oval Office of the White House…
Whip up delicacies at home during festivities
New Delhi, Oct 18: Prepare some sweets and snacks at home using recipes dolled out by chefs and indulge…
Tamil Nadu celebrates Diwali with traditional fervour
Chennai, Oct 18: Tamil Nadu woke up to the sounds of crackers and the visual treat of diyas on…
Sitharaman to visit Andaman on Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 17: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will spend Diwali with soldiers in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an…
Dhanteras 2017 : Here’s all you need to know
New Delhi, Oct 17: Festival of lights is around the corner, which begins with Dhanteras with people buying gold,…
Five tips to start your new online business this Diwali
By Anurag Avula Diwali is a great time to start your new online business or to take your…
Himachal roadways to run special buses ahead of Diwali
Shimla, Oct 17: To cater to the rush ahead of Diwali, Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) on Tuesday announced…
Majority of working professionals welcome cracker ban in Delhi-NCR: Survey
New Delhi, Oct 16: The Supreme Court ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR continues to draw mixed reactions…
Shraddha takes stand for animals this Diwali
Mumbai, Oct 14: Actress Shraddha Kapoor has taken a stand favouring the animals in the festive season of Diwali.…
File GSTR-3B return before Diwali: Government
New Delhi, Oct 13, 2017: Having ruled out further extension of the date for filing Goods and Services…
Style guide to remain fashionable this Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 12: Festival time not only means fun and food but looking stylish in the best traditional…
UP government to build a grand statue of Lord Rama at Saryu bank!
The Uttar Pradesh government headed by Yogi Adityanath has made a proposal to build a grand Lord Rama…
Chinese products sales may decline 40-45% this Diwali: Assocham
New Delhi, Oct 9, 2017: Be it decorative items like lights, gift items, lamps and wall hangings or…
Not celebrating 75th b’day, Diwali: Big B
Mumbai, Oct 8: Bollywood’s megastar Amitabh Bachchan said that this year he will not celebrate his “75th Birthday” which falls…
Celebrating Diwali around the World!
Diwali has also become a time to travel and experiment. That’s why, though it is a chance to spend some much-needed time with family, it has also become a time for fresh new experiences.
Gold will not glitter this Diwali!
New Delhi, Sep 24: With Goods and Services Tax (GST), demonetisation and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations coming into effect,…
Unchecked agri waste burning to cause severe air pollution this Diwali
New Delhi, Sep 17: Three states abutting the national capital had last year promised to stop burning agricultural waste…
Accessorise your home for the upcoming festive season
New Delhi, Aug 24: The festive season brings along bright spirited cheer all along, so why should the homes…
Ranbir and Anushka celebrated Diwali with fans
Mumbai, 31 Oct: Anushka and ranbir interacted with their fans after the release of the film and thrilled…
India beat Pakistan 3-2 to win Asian Champions Trophy
New Delhi, October 30: India prevailed 3-2 over arch-rivals Pakistan to reclaim the Asian Champions Trophy hockey in…
Sonia greets people on Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 29 : Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday greeted people on Diwali and hoped that the…
RG to PM: Express gratitude to army in deeds, implement OROP
New Delhi, October 29: On the eve of festival of lights, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday…
PM to celebrate this Diwali with ITBP jawans
New Delhi, Oct 29, 2016: To continue the practice of celebrating Diwali with the soldiers of India, Prime…
Tamil Nadu celebrates Diwali with traditional fervour
Chennai, Oct 29: On the auspicious festival of Diwali, Tamil Nadu made a cheerful beginning of the day…
Virat Kohli wishes jawans on Diwali
New Delhi, oct 28: India Test skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday extended Diwali greetings to the Indian army,…
Vacant seats, more losses likely for Indian Railways this Diwali
New Delhi, October 28: Indian Railways continue to face blues as seats in premium trains such as Rajdhani,…
Delhi’s air is worse than ever this Diwali
Delhi, 28 Oct: As the festival of lights is around the corner to brighten your life, smog in…
Top celebs review biggest Diwali clash, ADHM vs Shivaay
Delhi, 28 Oct: It is the day of big clashes for the fight of 100 crore as much…
Delhi Metro to run till 10 p.m. on Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 28: On the special occasion of Diwali, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday…
Happy and Prosperous Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 27: Diwali is a festival of light and happiness. After the celebration of Dussehra, the…
Himachal to run additional buses to cater to Diwali rush
Shimla, Oct 26: To cater to the rush ahead of Diwali, Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) on Wednesday…
This Diwali watch “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” : U/A Center Board
Mumbai, Oct 14 : “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, a Bollywood film despite many controversies for featuring Pakistani actor…