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Why Festival Sweets Are Costlier

Why Festival Sweets Are Costlier

Rediff.com3 days ago

The main culprit behind this cost escalation are rising prices of sugar and milk that go into making the sweets.

Homebuyers, Don't Fall For Festive Offers

Homebuyers, Don't Fall For Festive Offers

Rediff.com2 days ago

More important than the offer is whether the developer can deliver the home as promised.

A Dance Festival To Celebrate Love

A Dance Festival To Celebrate Love

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

'Through dance, we explore the many expressions of love across India's literature, music and storytelling traditions.'

World's Largest Beer Festival Kicks Off

World's Largest Beer Festival Kicks Off

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Munich's Oktoberfest has opened its 191st edition, drawing millions for 16 days of beer, food, music and Bavarian celebrations.

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Buying A Car This Festive Season? Avoid These Loan Mistakes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Choose a car loan that fits your budget, keeps EMIs manageable and saves you money on interest, not just one with attractive festive offers.

More Indians Choose EMIs for Festival Shopping

More Indians Choose EMIs for Festival Shopping

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Festival shoppers are increasingly turning to EMIs and other affordability options for high-value purchases, especially beyond metro cities.

Pawan Sachdeva: 'Why Should Indian Crafts Be Saved For Festivals?'

Pawan Sachdeva: 'Why Should Indian Crafts Be Saved For Festivals?'

Rediff.com7 days ago

At Lakm Fashion Week, Pawan Sachdeva took Indian crafts out of their traditional comfort zone. In an exclusive conversation with Rediff, he explains why.

Auto Dealers Gear Up For Robust Oct As Festival Season Bookings Rise

Auto Dealers Gear Up For Robust Oct As Festival Season Bookings Rise

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Automobile dealers in India are reporting healthy bookings ahead of Navratri and Dussehra, with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) indicating strong confidence in a pickup in deliveries from mid-October, despite a high base from last year's GST-led surge.

Mutual Funds Suspend Gold FoF Subscriptions Ahead of Festive Season

Mutual Funds Suspend Gold FoF Subscriptions Ahead of Festive Season

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Over a dozen mutual fund houses in India have temporarily suspended fresh subscriptions in their gold fund of funds (FoFs) and gold-silver FoFs, a move believed to be influenced by directions from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) ahead of the festive season.

'We Don't Want To Prevent Anyone From Celebrating Any Religious Festival, But...'

'We Don't Want To Prevent Anyone From Celebrating Any Religious Festival, But...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

'Many devout religious people have told me categorically that they like celebrating festivals, but they are vehemently against the noise pollution and traffic obstruction that are being imposed under the pretext of celebrations.'

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

How Shah Rukh Celebrates Ganpati Festival

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Shah Rukh Khan offered a rare glimpse into his family's private Ganpati celebrations at Mannat, revealing his wife Gauri Khan performs the aarti, followed by a simple family visarjan.

Used-Car Sales Set to Surge 15 per cent This Festive Season

Used-Car Sales Set to Surge 15 per cent This Festive Season

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

More than 40 per cent of Cars24's sales are now linked to rural registration and transport office (RTO) locations, although procurement remains concentrated in urban markets.

At Salman Khan's Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities

At Salman Khan's Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Salman Khan joined his family and other celebrities in the joyous Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at brother Sohail Khan's residence in Mumbai.

RBI Rate Hike to Test Housing Affordability, Buyer Sentiment During Festive Season

RBI Rate Hike to Test Housing Affordability, Buyer Sentiment During Festive Season

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis point increase in the repo rate to 5.5 per cent is expected to exert pressure on housing affordability and buyer sentiment, particularly affecting interest rate-sensitive segments and potentially moderating sales during the crucial festival season.

PV inventory climbs as dealers prep for festivals, keep discounts in check

PV inventory climbs as dealers prep for festivals, keep discounts in check

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

As India's festive season approaches, passenger vehicle dealers are seeing a notable increase in inventories, yet discounts remain surprisingly moderate compared to previous years, signalling a tighter demand-supply balance in the automotive market.

Standing Ovation For Robert Pattinson's Primetime At Venice Film Festival

Standing Ovation For Robert Pattinson's Primetime At Venice Film Festival

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Robert Pattinson's performance in Primetime captivated audiences at the Venice Film Festival, earning a remarkable seven-minute standing ovation.

Fashion Quick Commerce Gets Festive Boost

Fashion Quick Commerce Gets Festive Boost

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Qcom platforms are prioritising convenience, selection, AI-driven inventory planning and loyalty rewards over deep discounting.

Shilpa Shetty, Mrunal Lead Bollywood's Diwali Parties

Shilpa Shetty, Mrunal Lead Bollywood's Diwali Parties

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bollywood's biggest stars have already begun their Diwali celebrations, dazzling in traditional wear at the IBTIDA Ek Mehfil Diwali Party, setting a glamorous tone for the upcoming festival.

Recipe: Rushichi Bhaji: A Traditional Festive Stew

Recipe: Rushichi Bhaji: A Traditional Festive Stew

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Rishi Panchami Bhaji, also known as Rushichi Bhaji, is a traditional Maharashtrian and Konkan festive preparation made during Rishi Panchami, observed on the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The dish brings together seasonal vegetables, leafy greens and tubers, reflecting the simplicity and abundance of traditional cooking.

Priyanka Chopra's 'Filmy' Karva Chauth

Priyanka Chopra's 'Filmy' Karva Chauth

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Priyanka Chopra Jonas offered fans an intimate look into her Karva Chauth celebrations in the US, sharing heartwarming family moments with Nick Jonas and Malti Marie.

Mumbai police issues weapons ban ahead of festive season

Mumbai police issues weapons ban ahead of festive season

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Mumbai Police have issued a prohibitory order banning weapons, explosives, and other harmful articles from August 29 to September 27, ahead of major festivals like Dahi Handi and Ganesh Chaturthi. The order aims to maintain public peace and safety, with specific exemptions for government personnel and security guards.

Get Karva Chauth-Ready With These Styles

Get Karva Chauth-Ready With These Styles

Rediff.com1 days ago

This Karva Chauth, elevate your festive wardrobe beyond the traditional red with stunning, Bollywood-inspired outfit ideas, embracing a palette of vibrant colours and elegant silhouettes.

Colourful Garba Nights, Grand Durga Puja Pandals

Colourful Garba Nights, Grand Durga Puja Pandals

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Glimpses of India's vibrant Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations, as devotees perform traditional Garba, worship Goddess Durga and visit elaborately decorated pandals.

Dussehra 2026: Wear Colours You Missed In Navratri

Dussehra 2026: Wear Colours You Missed In Navratri

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Nine days of Navratri, nine days of dressing up, and probably a wardrobe full of the usual festive colours. But who says the fashion fun has to stop there?

What's Your Perfect Karwa Chauth Look?

What's Your Perfect Karwa Chauth Look?

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Karwa Chauth is all about love, traditions, dressing up and, of course, making that moon sighting worth the wait. But while some women swear by a classic red sari, others would rather experiment with bold colours, statement jewellery or a contemporary twist on ethnic wear.

Amritsar's Langur Mela Draws Hanuman Devotees

Amritsar's Langur Mela Draws Hanuman Devotees

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Glimpses of the annual Langur Mela at Bada Hanuman Mandir in Amritsar, where children dressed as Lord Hanuman and his langur sena offer prayers.

Rashmika, Athiya's Early Diwali Sparkle

Rashmika, Athiya's Early Diwali Sparkle

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Swarovski's Diwali celebration in Mumbai transformed the city's festive glow into a full-blown fashion moment.

Srinidhi Shetty's One True Love Is...

Srinidhi Shetty's One True Love Is...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Srinidhi Shetty has steadily carved out a place for herself in Indian cinema, earning recognition for her performances and screen presence, particularly as Reena in the KGF franchise.

Navratri Day 6: Krithi, Katrina's Gorgeous Green Looks

Navratri Day 6: Krithi, Katrina's Gorgeous Green Looks

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Navratri is a celebration of colour, devotion and dressing up, and Day 6 is all about green. Associated with nature, growth, renewal and prosperity, green brings a refreshing energy to the festive season.

Isha Malviya Is Making Us Fall In Love

Isha Malviya Is Making Us Fall In Love

Rediff.com15 hours ago

From television screens to the big screen, Isha Malviya is entering a new chapter of her acting journey, and her fashion choices deserve a spotlight of their own. The actress, who hails from Narmadapuram in Madhya Pradesh, first caught viewers' attention with her role as Jasmine Kaur Sandhu in the television show Udaariyaan. She went on to expand her popularity with reality television, including Bigg Boss 17, where her personal life and relationships became a talking point.

YEH HAI INDIA: Prep For Navratri

YEH HAI INDIA: Prep For Navratri

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Glimpses of artisans, performers and shoppers preparing for Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations across India.

YEH HAI India: Ravana & Family Ready For Dussehra

YEH HAI India: Ravana & Family Ready For Dussehra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Artisans across India are putting the finishing touches on towering effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad ahead of the Dussehra festival. From Nagpur, Bhopal and Kanpur to Patna, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Jammu, craftspeople were seen preparing, displaying and selling the effigies in the days leading up to Vijayadashami. The figures will be burnt on the festival's final day, symbolising the victory of good over evil.

Samantha's Chic Maternity Fashion

Samantha's Chic Maternity Fashion

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's maternity fashion showcases how comfort and chic can happily coexist, offering expectant mothers a masterclass in effortless style, from relaxed casuals to elegant saris.

Navratri Day 8: Suhana, Kusha's Royal Purple Looks

Navratri Day 8: Suhana, Kusha's Royal Purple Looks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Navratri is the perfect excuse to turn your festive wardrobe up a notch, and Day 7 brings a royal twist with purple. Associated with luxury, wisdom, ambition and spiritual energy, this rich shade is perfect for anyone who likes their festive fashion with a little extra drama.

Priyanka, Alia, Kriti's Chic Chikankari Styles

Priyanka, Alia, Kriti's Chic Chikankari Styles

Rediff.com6 days ago

Chikankari has long been one of India's most loved embroidery traditions. Originating in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, this centuries-old craft is known for its fine hand embroidery, traditionally worked in white thread on lightweight fabrics such as cotton, muslin and mulmul. Its beauty lies in the details, with different stitches creating everything from delicate flowers to elaborate jaal patterns.

Recipe: Chef Nehal's Walnut Halwa

Recipe: Chef Nehal's Walnut Halwa

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

A delicious treat conjured from walnuts, ghee, khoya and milk, with a hint of cardamom for extra flavour.

Go Green This Navratri!

Go Green This Navratri!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Embrace the vibrant colour green for Navratri Day 6 with these celebrity-inspired fashion tips, from delicate jewellery to bold accessories and comfortable footwear.

Navratri Day 4: The Best Ways To Wear The Blues

Navratri Day 4: The Best Ways To Wear The Blues

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Discover how to effortlessly elevate your Navratri Day 4 festive look with stunning blue accessories.

Navratri Day 9: Samantha, Karisma's Peacock Green Looks

Navratri Day 9: Samantha, Karisma's Peacock Green Looks

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Navratri is almost at its grand finale, and Day 9 deserves a colour that knows how to make an entrance. Enter peacock green, a rich blue-green shade that represents growth, harmony and renewal, while its blue undertones evoke calm, depth and devotion.

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Navratri Day 4: Kriti, Mouni's Electrifying Royal Blue Looks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Navratri is all about celebrating devotion, colour and the energy of new beginnings, and Day 3 belongs to royal blue. The shade is associated with strength, richness and elegance, making it a striking choice for the festive season.