News for '-festivals'

That's Why All Eyes Are On Mrunal!

That's Why All Eyes Are On Mrunal!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Son Of Sardaar 2 actress is making sure her fashion game gets all the attention. Whether it's a desi sari, a glamorous gown, or a chic casual fit, Mrunal brings her own mix of elegance and playfulness to every look.

Mamata cautions Modi against trusting Amit Shah, invokes Mir Jafar

Mamata cautions Modi against trusting Amit Shah, invokes Mir Jafar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of acting like an 'acting Prime Minister' and manipulating the Election Commission. She warns Prime Minister Modi against trusting Shah, suggesting he could become a 'Mir Zafar'.

GST 2.0: AC, TV dealers see spike in sales on Day-1

GST 2.0: AC, TV dealers see spike in sales on Day-1

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

As lower GST rates take effect on Monday, sales of air-conditioners, TV sets surged dramatically with buyers rushing to grab cheaper deals offered by retailers at the beginning of the Navratra festival.

Why Sanya Malhotra Is Always A Little Hatke

Why Sanya Malhotra Is Always A Little Hatke

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Sanya Malhotra's fashion choices have always been fab, but what really makes them unforgettable is the way she accessorises.

Missed Investing In Gold? Read This

Missed Investing In Gold? Read This

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

New investors should not allow themselves to fall prey to FOMO and rush headlong into gold.

How The Bol Radha Bol Song Was Created

How The Bol Radha Bol Song Was Created

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Ranbir Kapoor recalled how his grandfather Raj Kapoor sent a telegram to Vyjayanthimala, convincing her to join the 1964 romantic musical drama, Sangam.

How To Eat Right This Ganeshotsav

How To Eat Right This Ganeshotsav

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Health experts caution that excessive indulgence in sweets during the festive season can lead to bloating, indigestion and acidity and can also trigger underlying symptoms of health issues for people who are overweight.

Santosh Review: Powerful Police Procedural

Santosh Review: Powerful Police Procedural

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The power of Santosh hinges on the script, enhanced by Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar's performances, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Like Janhvi's Kashmiri Look? VOTE!

Like Janhvi's Kashmiri Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Janhvi Kapoor obviously knows how to impress at international film festivals.

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.' 'That is also the pathway to fascism.' 'The way you divide people is to make them fear each other. Then a strong man can come in and say, "I will protect you".'

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

'Gandhi Had The Guts To Get Up And Go On'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'For the longest time, he was not an activist.' 'He was just trying to build his own self-identity, self-respect and ambition.'

BJP MP halts Dandiya in Pune after noise complaints

BJP MP halts Dandiya in Pune after noise complaints

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

BJP MP Medha Kulkarni stopped a Dandiya event in Pune after receiving noise complaints from local residents during the Navratri festival. She cited disturbances to senior citizens and those with health issues, alleging inaction despite complaints to local authorities.

Tax cut may bolster credit growth in H2

Tax cut may bolster credit growth in H2

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

After a subdued first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26), banks are now betting big on the festive season, rolling out attractive loan offers to boost credit growth in the second half of the current financial year (H2FY26) - a trend likely to be further accentuated by the second-order effects of the good services tax (GST) cuts.

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart.

'Rasika Is The Female Shah Rukh Khan'

'Rasika Is The Female Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'On the editing table, we would be salivating on how she maintains her continuity to perfection on each take.' 'I have seen this with Shah Rukh sir and I observed the same level of precision with Rasika.'

AI Phones Catch India's Eye

AI Phones Catch India's Eye

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

GenAI smartphones are mobile devices that leverage large-scale, pre-trained GenAI models to create original content or perform contextually aware tasks.

SC to hear plea on Banu Mushtaq inaugurating Mysuru Dasara

SC to hear plea on Banu Mushtaq inaugurating Mysuru Dasara

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the Karnataka government's decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara this year. The controversy stems from allegations that Mushtaq made statements in the past that are perceived by some as "anti-Hindu" and "anti-Kannada".

10-day Ganeshotsav begins in Maharashtra

10-day Ganeshotsav begins in Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The 10-day Ganesh festival has begun in Maharashtra, with devotees welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes and public pandals. The state government has declared the celebrations a state festival for the first time.

Smallcaps Face Their Toughest Samvat Yet

Smallcaps Face Their Toughest Samvat Yet

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'Defence, capital goods, engineering, capital market-related stocks, autos, and cement sectors are my bullish bets for Samvat 2082.'

BMW urges faster, clearer rollout of FTA duty cuts

BMW urges faster, clearer rollout of FTA duty cuts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

BMW India CEO says gradual five-year import duty cuts under new FTAs create buyer hesitation and urges government to announce year-wise rates instead.

Seven linked to Zubeen Garg's final hours ignore CID summons: Himanta

Seven linked to Zubeen Garg's final hours ignore CID summons: Himanta

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says most of those present with singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore during his death have yet to respond to CID summons, and addresses related political accusations.

Gosh, What Were Janhvi, Varun Upto?!

Gosh, What Were Janhvi, Varun Upto?!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The runway at Bombay Times Fashion Week shimmered brighter than a Diwali night, with designers rolling out collections in tune with the upcoming festive and wedding season.

Diyas Are Being Made, Diwali Is Coming!

Diyas Are Being Made, Diwali Is Coming!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

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.

Odisha's Favourite Kakara Pitha Recipe

Odisha's Favourite Kakara Pitha Recipe

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Odisha's special occasion dessert.

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Karnataka government's decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara this year.

'India Has Chosen This Film Because...'

'India Has Chosen This Film Because...'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'Even if I didn't have anything to do with it, I would be very, very proud that this is the film that is representing India.'

'We Decided To Give Our Employees What Matters Most -- Their Own Time To Celebrate Life'

'We Decided To Give Our Employees What Matters Most -- Their Own Time To Celebrate Life'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'For us, it's not always about chasing revenue. It's about sustaining happiness and energy, because that's what drives long-term growth.'

Gold may rise towards $4,500 an ounce as Asia drives demand

Gold may rise towards $4,500 an ounce as Asia drives demand

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Gold's glittering rally is expected to continue, with prices likely to climb towards $4,500 per ounce in overseas markets, supported by sustained global central bank purchases, persistent geopolitical tensions, and strong Asian demand, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Silver, which has outperformed gold in terms of returns so far this year, is projected to climb to around $75 per ounce, aided by robust industrial consumption and a widening supply deficit, the report said.

Ravana Is Ready for Dussehra

Ravana Is Ready for Dussehra

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

When the effigies finally go up in flames, the spectacle is more than just entertainment, it is a collective reaffirmation of faith, morality, and the age-old belief that righteousness will always prevail.

Deepika, Bhumi Go Royal With Blue

Deepika, Bhumi Go Royal With Blue

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Day three of Navratri is marked by Royal Blue, whichsignifies richness and royalty.

Ananya, Sanya, Katrina's Style Tips

Ananya, Sanya, Katrina's Style Tips

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Accessories, hair add-ons, even your nails -- that's where the fun begins. And who better to take inspo from than our Bollywood favourites?

Assam police can't probe Zubeen Garg's death unless ....: CM Himanta

Assam police can't probe Zubeen Garg's death unless ....: CM Himanta

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma states that Assam Police cannot travel to Singapore to investigate the death of Zubeen Garg, citing jurisdictional limitations and dependence on witnesses in Singapore.

HC issues notice to Vijay over TVK party flag dispute

HC issues notice to Vijay over TVK party flag dispute

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Madras High Court has issued a notice to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay regarding a dispute over the party's flag. A Chennai-based trust, Thondai Mandala Saandror Dharma Paribalana Sabai, filed an appeal challenging a single judge's order that declined to restrain TVK from using the flag, alleging trademark and copyright infringement.

Kohli's love-affair with Australia set to deepen on ODI return

Kohli's love-affair with Australia set to deepen on ODI return

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'Australia is his favourite hunting ground, and now he is making his comeback after the IPL. I am really looking forward to seeing him bat in those three ODIs, and hopefully, out of those three, he gets at least two centuries for India.'

'I Want To Be The Biggest Superstar In The Country'

'I Want To Be The Biggest Superstar In The Country'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'I was a nobody when I came here, and now I've become something.'

Pooja, Kriti Shine Bright in Yellow

Pooja, Kriti Shine Bright in Yellow

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

From saris to palazzos, these celebs show you how to radiate joy in yellow.

Who is VHP to decide?: Union Minister on 'Hindu only' garba diktat

Who is VHP to decide?: Union Minister on 'Hindu only' garba diktat

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The Union minister said such calls were tantamount to "inviting violence".

VHP Doesn't Want Poonam Pandey In Ram Leela

VHP Doesn't Want Poonam Pandey In Ram Leela

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has strongly protested about the controversial model-actress Poonam Pandey portraying Ravana's wife Mandodari in Delhi's UNESCO-endorsed Ram Leela.

Will Cong act against Chidambaram for Op Blue Star remarks?

Will Cong act against Chidambaram for Op Blue Star remarks?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The Congress leadership is reportedly upset with former Home Minister P Chidambaram for his remarks on 'Operation Blue Star'. Party sources indicate that senior leaders should be cautious about making public statements that could embarrass the party.

What happened in Singapore, ask Zubeen Garg's wife, sister

What happened in Singapore, ask Zubeen Garg's wife, sister

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The wife and sister of singer Zubeen Garg are seeking answers and demanding justice following his death in Singapore last month. They have taken to social media to express their grief and call for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.