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India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday. IMAGE: Women dressed in......

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Two days after Diwali, the national capital remained blanketed by haze on Wednesday with air quality in the "very poor" category, which has sparked a war of words between Aam Aadmi Party and the......

Trump Tariffs Dim Diamond City's Diwali Sparkle

For both polishing unit operators and diamond merchants, the US is still the biggest export destination: Three in every 10 diamonds polished in India end up in American stores. IMAGE: Craftsmen at......

'How will I survive now?' asks father of Delhi blast victim

No hope lives in the heart of Ram Balak Sahni who lost his only son in the Monday Red Fort blast. IMAGE: Members of the Sarojini Nagar Market Association, along with their families, pay floral......

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

The growing bonhomie between the once estranged Thackeray cousins was on full public display on Friday as the two leaders and their family members came together for a Diwali event, further......

Average airfares around Diwali drop 20-25% on many routes

Air passengers might have a reason to smile this Diwali season as average airfares on many domestic routes have dropped 20-25 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to an analysis.......

Axis Max Life aims to be 'breakout No. 3' in life insurance: MD & CEO

Following Axis Max Life Insurance’s second-quarter results for 2025–26, Sumit Madan, managing director and chief executive officer of the company, speaks to Aathira Varier and Subrata......

OYO pre-files draft paper for IPO; likely to list around Diwali

Oravel Stays - which operates hospitality tech firm OYO - on Friday pre-filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with stock market regulator Sebi, sources said. Photograph: Kind courtesy OYO......

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.' Punjab National Bank (PNB) is witnessing strong momentum across retail, micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME), and......

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India’s live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities......

Diwali Isn't Over For Bollywood Yet!

Stars are still caught up in Diwali even though this year's festival ended on Thursday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shalini Pandey/Instagram Shalini Pandey lights up the festival. Photograph:......

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

'It's heartening to see that the festive energy is being driven not only by star-led blockbusters but also by fresh, content-rich films.' IMAGE: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in Thamma.......

Sonam's FABULOUS Maternity Fashion

Sonam Kapoor, who is expecting her second child with husband Anand Ahuja, has been redefining maternity fashion, one stunning look at a time. From attending events to hosting dinners and......

Box Office: Thamma Hits A Century!

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has hit half a century... IMAGE: Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana in Thamma. Diwali 2024 was special as between Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 as much as Rs......

The Taj Story Surprises At Box Office

IMAGE: Paresh Rawal in The Taj Story. With Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat arriving on Diwali, there were plans to give the films a free run for two weeks at the box office. That's why there......

Hardik-Mahieka Romance Is Insta-Official

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya shares sweet moments with Mahieka Sharma. Photograph: Kind courtesy Hardik Pandya/Instagram Hardik Pandya has finally made his romance with Mahieka Sharma......