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PHOTO: India looked like THIS from space on Diwali night

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the national space agency of the United States, on Thursday released a black and white satellite imagery of India this Diwali night, cautioning people......

Video: India celebrates Diwali with great fervour

Earthen diyas dotted houses and fireworks illuminated the evening sky as people celebrated Diwali decorating their homes with colourful rangolis and twinkling electric bulbs and also......

Sunita Williams greets Indians from space on Diwali

Indians around the world got a special Diwali message from outer space as Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams sent out warm wishes on the occasion from the International Space Station.......

2 countries, 2 Presidents, 1 message on Diwali

Presidents of India and Pakistan extend Diwali greetingsDiwali is a time for festivity and happiness transcending all faiths and an occasion to share joy with the needy, President Pranab Mukherjee......

Suu Kyi to reach India on Diwali

After nearly a gap of 40 years, Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will travel to India on November 13 at the invitation of United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi. "The......

Skoda to bring third-generation Octavia to India this Diwali

Skoda, which has now been in India for nearly 15 years, is looking at the new Octavia to turn around its fortunes in 2013. The new Octavia, which replaces the second-generation model (badged as......

Seven reasons to do shopping online this Diwali

The total number of Web users in India could reach the 150 million mark by December 2012, growing around 10 per cent from 137 million as of June this year, according to a report released by market......

Planning to buy a car this Diwali? Check out these 6 sedans

Diwali is just round the corner, and since Indians consider it auspicious to buy high-value items around this time, most car buyers are getting ready with ample sops to attract prospective buyers.......

Air India to clear salaries before Diwali

Air India employees will have a bright Diwali as the national carrier has decided to clear payment of salary to all its employees for the months of September and October 2012 before Diwali. This is......

Gupta surrendered on Diwali, thinking 'Gods will protect him'

Diwali for Rajat Gupta, facing insider trading charges, was dark but the Indian-American poster boy of Wall Street success felt it was auspicious to surrender on the day of the festival of......

When Shah Rukh wanted to fly

Shah Rukh Khan is a busy man, working hard to promote his Diwali release, Ra.One, in different parts of India. 'Waiting to fly....that's all I have always wanted to fly....and u all......

Ten Bollywood movies Obama should watch

India is brimming with excitement. And it's not just for Diwali. The arrival of United States President Barack Obama has sent the nation in a delightful frenzy. Considering his immense......

Don is a semi-hit

Shah RukhKhan beat Salman Khan this Diwali/Eid.Don gottwice as good an opening as Jaan-E-Mann in India --Don made Rs 14.68crore and Jaan-E-Mann made Rs 7.63 crore in the first week -- and great......

'I got lots of flak but my parents always supported me'

Rajul Hegde speaks to Executive Sous Chef Kunal Kapoor who became very popular after the launch of Master Chef India. His love for cooking, he says, began right in his own home in Delhi when he......

Is Jab Tak Hai Jaan SRK's Best Yash Raj film? VOTE!

In Bollywood's cutthroat and self-seeking universe, a professional (and personal) relationship as long standing and warm as the one between Shah Rukh Khan and Yash Raj Films is quite a rarity. The......

Australia hammer India 8-3 in tri-nation hockey

It was a forgettable Diwali for the Indian hockey team at the Tri-Nation hockey tournament in Busselton, Australia. The hosts ripped apart the Indian defence to hand the visitors a 8-3 bashing in......

Ganguly makes himself available for Ranji team

It was nothing less than a Diwali bonus for the Bengal Ranji team as former India skipper Sourav Ganguly announced his availability for the entire Ranji season even as the selectors picked a......

India thrash England by 95 runs to complete whitewash

Diwali celebrations came a day early for India, as they completed a 5-0 whitewash of England with a crushing 95-run victory in the fifth and final One-day International in Kolkata on Tuesday. -......

ICC awards delayed to Nov 3

The ICC Awards 2006, which were slated to be held at Mumbai in close proximity to India's main festivals Diwali and Eid, have been to be postponed from October 23 to November 3.The Board of Control......

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Q. ......har neighbouring country ke saath India ke relation kharaab hain....aisa kyon???
Ashok Sharma: A. more

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Q. Lets list the festivals of India. Your input required.?
Radha Sharma: A. india shayad sahee mayno me ek bade bhai ki bhumika naheen nibha raha.... padosion ke ghar aana jaana bana tahe toh rishte achhe rehtay hain...... more

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Q. Diwali me diye kyun lagaate hain ?
Subhash: A. diwali more

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Q. which states of india diwali is not celebrated like other states?
Sonal: A. The Diwali illuminations with lighted diyas bring the supernatural brightness and joy with the hope of finding light in darkness, achieving...... more

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Q. can you tell anything about the festival..Dhanteras?
Harpreet: A. Southern regions mostly !! more

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China’s ZTE ties up with Pune co Calyx to sell smartphones

ZTE is introducing five models, priced between Rs 5,799 and Rs 14,999, followed by tablet PCs by Diwali. ...

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