Stars are still caught up in Diwali even though this year's festival ended on Thursday.
From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite
Kusha Kapila is not just a sassy internet girl, she is also a fashionista in every form!
In October, small car wholesales of the auto industry -- excluding Tata Motors -- went up by 8.4 per cent Y-o-Y to 116,601 units, the data showed. However, the utility vehicle (UV) segment which includes sports utility vehicles (SUVs) as well as multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), saw a bigger growth in October.
This year's Golden Globes was a test to see if Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is still riding on an unstoppable train, similar to one that Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer rode on in 2023, observes Aseem Chhabra.
Just who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards?
After the grand wedding reception of Vedant Birla (son of businessman Yashovardhan (Yash) and Avanti Birla), and Tejal Kulkarni (Supriya and Sanjeev Kulkarni's daughter), the Birlas threw a private party for selected celebs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian armed forces.
Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated across India with traditional fanfare and gaiety.
as Diwali approaches, homes and markets across India come alive with colour, light, and excitement.
Stock markets are likely to trade in a range-bound manner in a holiday-shortened week where trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement and global macroeconomic data announcements are expected to drive sentiments, analysts said. Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said.
Let's see what the festive box office finally brings us.
The iconic Pushkar Camel Fair 2025 is set to take place from October 30 in Rajasthan. Camel herders from across the region have begun arriving in Pushkar and Ajmer with their magnificent camels, while cultural performances with foreign tourists add vibrant energy to the preparations.
While the DMK depends on a 'silver sieve' of welfare schemes to stay in power, its support is slowly draining away under the weight of poor governance, corruption, and voters who are no longer satisfied with benefits alone and now want basic administration to work, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Film folk lit up the Lifestyle Asia's Diwali Party in Mumbai.
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Non-metro cities drove this year's online Diwali shopping boom, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total e-commerce volume, with tier 3 cities contributing over 50 per cent, according to industry data. As per the industry data analysis of over 4.25 crore shipments by logistics intelligence platform ClickPost, these regions now represent the fastest and largest drivers of festive e-commerce, solidifying non-metro India's role as the epicentre of order volumes and growth.
Sonam Kapoor, who is expecting her second child with husband Anand Ahuja, has been redefining maternity fashion, one stunning look at a time.
Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals, is dedicated to Lord Ganesha revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and new beginnings.
Grant Thornton Bharat's latest survey indicates that hybrids are set to consolidate market share this festive season, bridging the gap between conventional petrol engines and the emerging electric vehicle segment.
A quick look at the 14 names the Neeraj Ghaywan movie is competing with for a spot in the top five nominations.
'One's country is the best place to live, no matter what problems, what difficulties.' 'My country is where I can breathe, where I can find the reason to live, and where I can find the strength to create.'
This year at Manish Malhotra's annual Diwali bash, someone new caught everyone's attention.
'Just like oral hygiene, cyber hygiene must become a daily habit,' says Beena Vaheed, executive director, Bank of Baroda. 'It is not enough to rely only on banks, companies, or the government. Each of us must play our part.'
It is a marketplace of attention, where legacy publishers, global franchises, and consumer brands meet to make the most of India's expanding fandom economy.
Festive buying spree unleashed by lower tax rates pushed gross GST collection to about Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October, registering a 4.6 per cent year-on-year growth -- the slowest rate so far this fiscal.
Every year before Diwali, the lanes of Kumbharwada are filled with the sight of artisans at their wheels, shaping clay into diyas, pots, and other festive items.
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As the year winds down, regardless of what it may have been, the belief is that the next year will be better, and that is what gives December its edge.
As Bihar goes to the polls in two weeks, locals speak about what the election means to them in the shadow of a devastating flood in Saran, Bihar.
It's Diwali in every home, and just like Bollywood, southern stars are celebrating too.
A BMC spokesperson said the average voter turnout stood at 29.96 per cent till 1.30 pm in the metropolis, which has more than 1 crore eligible electors.
Chef Ranveer Brar walked as showstopper for Tarun Tahiliani's Tasva collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2025 in Delhi.
The future of India will be shaped and decided by the choices the RSS makes now, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
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Dhanatrayodashi is called Dhanteras and its twinkling lights set the mood of India's greatest and most popular festival -- Diwali, the festival of lights.
Before signing up for a BNPL plan, read the fine print carefully and watch for red flags like unclear repayment terms, vague information on interest or late fees, and marketing that downplays the cost of default.
Vampires, murders, superheroes and romantic reunions galore, it's quite a package of emotions on OTT this week.
The four-day Chhath Puja festival began on Saturday with the Nahay-Khay ritual, marking the start of prayers to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, celebrated with devotion, discipline across India.
'We expect this festival buying spirit to continue in October as well, with upcoming festivities including Dhanteras and Diwali, which traditionally witness spirited buying from customers.'
