The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra is heavily banking upon a six to 10 per cent shift in voters -- mostly women -- in its favour to return to power with anywhere between 160 and 170 assembly seats, say four MLAs belonging to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.
Who do you think was the best dressed for the grand Diwali parties?
Fresh, fun, celeb-inspired styles you can copy.
After Ramesh Taurani's Diwali party, Ekta Kapoor picked up the party baton at her home.
Bollywood stars are dressed at their ethnic best during the festive season of Diwali.
Just how are film folk celebrating Diwali? They tell us with pictures from their lives.
The Gujarat government has announced that people will not be fined for violation of traffic rules during the Diwali festival this year.
Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.
Stars glitter at SRK's Diwali party!
A look at the star arrivals.
'For me, Diwali is all about sweets and shopping, spreading love and being with family and close friends.'
'Someone posts a job on LinkedIn and there are a thousand resumes in an hour? This is not the America IT professionals are used to.' 'Once they lose their job, it's impossible to get a job.'
In the last year, it has been served at least a couple of times, the latest being the Rose Garden reception on Monday hosted by President Joe Biden to celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
Who rocked the look at Shilpa's party?
Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic.
Film folk celebrate Diwali with their loved ones and post lovely pictures on social media.
A look at the party pictures.
Here's looking at the star arrivals at the Diwali bash.
Sonam Kapoor took time off from her mommy duties to throw a Diwali party for her friends and colleagues from the film industry.
After Ramesh Taurani threw a lavish Diwali party for his friends in the fraternity, he followed it up with a bigger blast.
Another trend: A preference for coloured diamonds among brides, who are pairing them with their groom's birthstone. So, along with yellow or white diamonds, they are choosing pink, green, blue sapphires, emeralds or red rubies.
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Nagrota MLA Devender Singh Rana, brother of Union minister Jitendra Singh, died on Thursday at a private hospital in Haryana's Faridabad. He was 59.
Amitabh Bachchan hosted a grand Diwali party after a gap of two years, and made sure to invite everybody from the film industry.
'The reason I am not anxious about the opponent facing me in the front (Ajit Pawar) is because of who is standing behind me like a rock (Sharad Pawar).'
'Ajit Pawar is trying to sideline us; he is trying to be in the BJP's good books at our cost.'
There will be a blanket ban on the production, sale and use of all types of firecrackers in the national capital, including on Diwali, till January 1, 2023, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.
Everyone's feeling festive.
A look at your favourite celebs in festive mode!
Celebrity-inspired festive looks to try out this Diwali.
As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him.
Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh. This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.
Bollywood actress looked stunning as they walked the red carpet of Ramesh Taurani's Diwali bash.
Kamala's role as vice president was more than just symbolic. Unlike her predecessors, she wielded considerable power during Biden's presidency.
A packed beyond capacity bus carrying passengers returning to work after Diwali fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Monday, killing at least 36 of the over 60 people on board.
There is a lot more to Bollywood than the unguarded glimpses Showtime offers, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Delhi's air quality deteriorated significantly on Monday, with areas like Dwarka, Mundka and Najafgarh recording an AQI of 500, the worst this season. The city's overall AQI reached 491, triggering the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR. Doctors warned of health risks, urging people to wear N95 masks and avoid outdoor activities. The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government on its anti-pollution measures and warned against scaling down preventive measures without its permission. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP-led central government of political maneuvering while neglecting stubble burning in states it governs. Meanwhile, the city enforced stricter pollution control measures, including a ban on truck entry and suspension of construction activities. Air purifier sales surged, reflecting the public's concern over the severe air pollution.
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