News for 'Diwali'

Diwali Shopping Still Sluggish

Diwali Shopping Still Sluggish

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

While there was a 6 to 7 per cent increase in volume compared to last year in the first few days of the month which coincided with festivals, a large part of the demand is yet to hit the market.

Urvashi's Ultimate Beauty Secrets Revealed

Urvashi's Ultimate Beauty Secrets Revealed

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'I revel in the opulence of intricately embroidered lehengas that radiate festivity, yet I appreciate the refined elegance of a gracefully draped sari just as much.'

Ram Charan, Upasana Expecting Twins

Ram Charan, Upasana Expecting Twins

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Upasana took to her Instagram account on Thursday to share the happy news as she posted an adorable video from the family's Diwali celebrations, which also coincided with her Seemantham (baby shower).

Pak woman gets Indian citizenship under CAA after 20 yrs

Pak woman gets Indian citizenship under CAA after 20 yrs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Poonam, a 38-year-old woman who came to India from Pakistan in 2004, has been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). She had been living in Rampur on a long-term visa and expressed joy at finally being recognized as an Indian citizen.

Tata Motors PVs clock over 1 lakh deliveries in festive period

Tata Motors PVs clock over 1 lakh deliveries in festive period

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Tuesday said it delivered over 1 lakh vehicles in 30 days from Navratri to Diwali, a growth of 33 per cent over the same period last year. The deliveries were led by SUVs with electric vehicles also showing strong traction, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd managing director and CEO Shailesh Chandra said in a statement.

Diwali bonanza! DA for 1.18 cr govt staff hiked by 3%

Diwali bonanza! DA for 1.18 cr govt staff hiked by 3%

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) by 3 per cent for about 49.19 lakh central government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners.

Ajit Pawar slams party MLA for 'buy from Hindus' remark

Ajit Pawar slams party MLA for 'buy from Hindus' remark

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Nationalist Congress Party MLA Sangram Jagtap has triggered controversy with his appeal to prioritize Hindu shopkeepers during Diwali, later justifying his statement by referencing the Pahalgam terror attack. NCP president Ajit Pawar has strongly condemned the remarks, and the party plans to issue a show-cause notice to Jagtap.

Sunita Williams' Happy Diwali From Space

Sunita Williams' Happy Diwali From Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

In a video message shared from the International Space Station, the Indian-origin astronaut said that this year she had the unique opportunity to observe Diwali from 260 miles above Earth and reminisced about her father's efforts to keep their cultural roots alive by teaching her and her family about Diwali and other Indian festivals.

Sonam's FABULOUS Maternity Fashion

Sonam's FABULOUS Maternity Fashion

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Sonam Kapoor, who is expecting her second child with husband Anand Ahuja, has been redefining maternity fashion, one stunning look at a time.

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media.

Reader Invite: Share Your Diwali Pix

Reader Invite: Share Your Diwali Pix

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

How are you celebrating the Festival of Lights? Send us your reels/photographs/videos and we'll publish them right here on Rediff.com. Mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (My Diwali celebration) along with your name and where you stay.

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Vidhya Pant remembers the Diwalis celebrated in her home in Shillong in the 1960s.

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

If the Somnath temple, which was attacked 1,000 years ago and faced continuous attacks thereon, could rise again and again, then we can surely restore our great nation to the glory it embodied 1,000 years ago before the invasions, asserts Narendra Modi.

Diyas Illuminate Srinagar's Iconic Ghanta Ghar

Diyas Illuminate Srinagar's Iconic Ghanta Ghar

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, tourists, locals, and students came together to celebrate Diwali at the historic Ghanta Ghar in Srinagar, lighting thousands of diyas that illuminated the iconic landmark and its surroundings.

How family of an AI 171 crash victim kept his dream alive

How family of an AI 171 crash victim kept his dream alive

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The family of a filmmaker killed in the Ahmedabad plane crash used the compensation they received to clear debt and buy a house, fulfilling his promise to them.

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

Uddhav, Raj unite for MNS Deepotsav, fuelling alliance buzz

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, along with their families, reunited at a Diwali event in Mumbai, fueling speculation about a potential political alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS ahead of local body polls.

Nia Parties With Sargun, Ravie

Nia Parties With Sargun, Ravie

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Television stars dazzled in their traditional wear as they ended their week at Sargun Mehta and Ravie Dubey's Diwali party.

Nargis Parties With Nushrratt

Nargis Parties With Nushrratt

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Nikkhil Advani, his wife Suparna Gupta and his sister Monisha Advani of EMMAY Entertainment threw a Diwali party and invited all their friends over.

White-collar hiring picks up pace in Nov; grows 23% y-o-y

White-collar hiring picks up pace in Nov; grows 23% y-o-y

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

White collar hiring in November has surged by 23 per cent, mainly led by non-IT sectors such as education, real estate, hospitality and travel, and insurance, says a report. October had registered a 9 per cent year-on-year decline in hiring due to advancement of Diwali dates this year while in November it rebounded with a 23 per cent growth, according to the Naukri JobSpeak Index report.

Why Is Everyone Asking, 'Who's That Girl?'

Why Is Everyone Asking, 'Who's That Girl?'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

This year at Manish Malhotra's annual Diwali bash, someone new caught everyone's attention.

Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Shine At Box Office

Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Shine At Box Office

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The two day total for the two films is Rs 44.34 crores and 18.10 crores respectively.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw meets Sidda, Shivakumar amid Bengaluru infra row

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw meets Sidda, Shivakumar amid Bengaluru infra row

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw met with Karnataka's Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister on Diwali, amidst ongoing concerns about Bengaluru's infrastructure.

Maha farmers get Rs 3 as compensation under crop insurance scheme

Maha farmers get Rs 3 as compensation under crop insurance scheme

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Farmers in some villages of Maharashtra's Akola district claimed to have received as little as Rs 3 and Rs 21 as compensation under a central insurance scheme for the crop losses they suffered due to heavy rains, and called the aid as 'insulting' and 'mockery' of their plight.

Harshvardhan-Sonam's Date Night

Harshvardhan-Sonam's Date Night

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Whatever the reviews may say, the makers of the Diwali release, Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat, seemed happy to organise a special screening for their friends from the industry.

Disha Patani Is Diwali-Ready

Disha Patani Is Diwali-Ready

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Katrina prefers denims during Diwali... Kajol has a question... Kartik takes Vidya to Kolkata...

Burning eyes, headaches: How Delhi-NCR is reacting to toxic air

Burning eyes, headaches: How Delhi-NCR is reacting to toxic air

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

A recent survey reveals that a significant number of households in Delhi-NCR are experiencing health problems due to the worsening air quality, with residents reporting symptoms like sore throat, cough, and burning eyes.

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Follow these simple, foolproof strategies to keep your calories and health under check.

Airfares Nosedive For Diwali!

Airfares Nosedive For Diwali!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

'The past few quarters have seen prohibitive fares for advance bookings, only to dip closer to departure.'

Jodi Alert! Pratibha Ranta, Rohit Saraf

Jodi Alert! Pratibha Ranta, Rohit Saraf

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

The ladies looked gorgeous at Monisha Advani, her brother Nikkhil Advani and their business partner Madhu G Bhojwani's Diwali party. But the guest list includes this swish set too.

It's Early Diwali At Times Square

It's Early Diwali At Times Square

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Glimpses of Diwali celebrations at Times Square in Manhattan on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Allowing green firecrackers in NCR on test case basis, says SC

Allowing green firecrackers in NCR on test case basis, says SC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court issued interim directions permitting the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) during Diwali, outlining specific rules and restrictions.

How 2 educated youths became ISIS's Delhi operatives

How 2 educated youths became ISIS's Delhi operatives

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

The two men had been instructed to carry out a terror strike in a crowded Delhi location on Diwali, targeting a prominent mall and a public park.

Priyanka, Bhumi, Nora Have A Ball In New York

Priyanka, Bhumi, Nora Have A Ball In New York

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Check out the gorgeous attendees at The All That Glitters Diwali ball held in New York.

Jacqueline Goes Silver For Diwali Party

Jacqueline Goes Silver For Diwali Party

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Film folk continue to dazzle at Diwali parties this season.

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.

You Won't Believe How Much Nita Ambani's Purse Costs!

You Won't Believe How Much Nita Ambani's Purse Costs!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

At Manish Malhotra's star-packed Diwali bash, all the sparkle in the room couldn't compete with Nita Ambani's Hermes Sac Bijou Birkin!

Diya Diwali For Vrindavan's Widows

Diya Diwali For Vrindavan's Widows

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Thousands of widows of Vrindavan and women abandoned by their families celebrated Diwali by lighting earthen lamps at the Keshi Ghat on the Yamuna river in Mathura.

Sacked civic workers in MP vow to leave 'Sanatan Dharma'

Sacked civic workers in MP vow to leave 'Sanatan Dharma'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

More than 150 daily wage employees of Chanderi Municipality in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar district have threatened to renounce the "Sanatan Dharma" and embrace some other religion en masse after Diwali to protest their removal from service.

Thamma, F1, Emily In Paris: OTT's December Line-up

Thamma, F1, Emily In Paris: OTT's December Line-up

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

There will be a lot of excitement in the theatres in December but OTT entertainment looks good too.

Dhoni Balances Diwali Festivities with IPL Retention

Dhoni Balances Diwali Festivities with IPL Retention

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the cricket icon, celebrated Diwali amidst the excitement of his IPL 2025 retention.