News for 'Diwali'

Bollywood's Beautiful Diwali Moments

Bollywood's Beautiful Diwali Moments

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

How film folk celebrated Diwali.

Smart Tips To Spend Your Diwali Bonus

Smart Tips To Spend Your Diwali Bonus

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

If you lack an emergency fund or it is depleted, use part of your bonus to build or replenish it.

'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.'

Kantara's Rukmini Is A Fun Fashionista!

Kantara's Rukmini Is A Fun Fashionista!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

From her dazzling red carpet looks to her easy everyday fashion, the Kantara actress proves that style isn't just about trends, it is about personality.

Airfares Zoom For Diwali Week!

Airfares Zoom For Diwali Week!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

During the Diwali week (November 10-16), airfares on major routes across the country have surged by up to 44 per cent.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Plans for big bang reforms in the GST regime by Diwali, the Putin-Trump summit and S&P upgrading India's sovereign credit rating are likely to instil optimism in the domestic equity market in the week ahead, analysts said. Besides, trends in global markets and the trading activity of foreign investors would also impact domestic investors' sentiment.

All temple construction at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi completed: Trust

All temple construction at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi completed: Trust

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced the completion of all construction work on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, including the main shrine. The announcement comes ahead of a possible visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dhonis Invite Pant To Celebrate Diwali

Dhonis Invite Pant To Celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Rishabh Pant embraced the festive spirit of Diwali in the company of his idol Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

PIX: Ayodhya Deepotsav glows with 26 lakh diyas, sets world record

PIX: Ayodhya Deepotsav glows with 26 lakh diyas, sets world record

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

In the largest display of oil lamps, 2,617,215 diyas were lit along the banks of the Saryu River. During the event, many participants engaged in a simultaneous 'diya' rotation.

'Enemies of Sanatan Dharma': AAP, BJP spar over CM's Karwa Chauth event

'Enemies of Sanatan Dharma': AAP, BJP spar over CM's Karwa Chauth event

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The AAP and BJP have engaged in a war of words over Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's Karwa Chauth celebration, with the AAP mocking the event and the BJP accusing them of being "enemies of Sanatan Dharma."

Meet Hruta Durgule, Maharashtra's Crush

Meet Hruta Durgule, Maharashtra's Crush

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

From stunning ad shoots to off-duty events, the 32 year old has been giving us plenty of style inspiration.

Indian consumers show renewed festive optimism

Indian consumers show renewed festive optimism

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Indian consumers are entering the festive season with renewed confidence and financial optimism, outpacing global benchmarks, according to Deloitte India's latest Consumer Signals: India Chapter. "With inflationary pressures easing and the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) revisions enhancing purchasing power and festive cheer among consumers, this brings a new wave of consumption.

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Diwali Recipe: Chirote

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Make your Diwali lovelier with this flaky, sugary traditional snack.

Mercedes clocks record Navratri sale of 2,500 cars

Mercedes clocks record Navratri sale of 2,500 cars

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'We expect this festival buying spirit to continue in October as well, with upcoming festivities including Dhanteras and Diwali, which traditionally witness spirited buying from customers.'

The Very Important 'Mr D' In Ayushmann's Life

The Very Important 'Mr D' In Ayushmann's Life

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'I wish him 'Happy Teacher's Day' on Teacher's Day, inse kaafi kuchh seekhne ko milta hain.'

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Though physically distant, the spirit of gaonwali diwali keeps her connected to the mystic hills of Uttarakhand

How A Silk Sari Started A Fashion Revolution

How A Silk Sari Started A Fashion Revolution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Women weavers are hardworking, open to learning, resilient.' 'They finish their cooking, housework, puja, then they come to weave.' 'They care about design. They care about beauty.'

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

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

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.'

Sensex, Nifty end with modest gains in Muhurat trading

Sensex, Nifty end with modest gains in Muhurat trading

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Among major Sensex gainers Bajaj Finserv rose the most by 1.42 per cent, Axis Bank gained 0.80 per cent, Infosys by 0.72 per cent, Mahindra & Mahindra by 0.60 per cent, Tata Motors by 0.55 per cent, Bajaj Finance by 0.53 per cent and Tata Steel by 0.52 per cent. Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, HCL Technologies, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki India, Trent Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services were the losers.

14 dead as speeding dumper rams 17 vehicles in Jaipur

14 dead as speeding dumper rams 17 vehicles in Jaipur

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

This is the second major road accident in Rajasthan in as many days. At least 15 people, including 10 women and four children, died and two others were injured when a tempo traveller rammed into a stationary trailer truck in Phalodi area on Sunday evening.

Army Chief Celebrated Diwali With...

Army Chief Celebrated Diwali With...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

General Manoj C Pande celebrated Diwali with Indian Army, Border Roads Organisation and Indo Tibetan Border Police officers and troops during his visit to forward areas in the Harsil sector in the Garhwal Himalayas on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

'Vote theft': Karnataka SIT zeroes in on 6 suspects

'Vote theft': Karnataka SIT zeroes in on 6 suspects

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

The Special Investigation Team probing the 'vote chori' (vote theft) in Aland assembly segment in 2023 assembly elections in Karnataka has discovered that "attempts" were made to delete votes and zeroed in on at least six suspects involved in the scam.

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

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

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

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 are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.

Pakistan using terrorism as state policy against India since 1947: Report

Pakistan using terrorism as state policy against India since 1947: Report

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Records stretching back to 1947 suggest a consistent strategy by Pakistan's military and intelligence apparatus, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), of using terrorism as a state policy against India.

'Zohran's Victory Gives Me Hope'

'Zohran's Victory Gives Me Hope'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'His campaign reached into every community, every constituency, with a unifying platform of affordability.' 'Zohran began by listening to Trump supporters and brought many of them to his side because they too care about affordability.' 'Care for the poor is a tenet of every faith; this is the best platform to unite us.'

US-Pak ties not at the expense of our relationship with India: Rubio

US-Pak ties not at the expense of our relationship with India: Rubio

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The US sees an opportunity to expand its strategic relationship with Pakistan but assures that it will not come at the expense of its ties with India, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Delhi minor hires shooter to kill uncle on Diwali; 2 dead

Delhi minor hires shooter to kill uncle on Diwali; 2 dead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

According to police officials, the juvenile, a distant relative of the victim, claimed during interrogation that he had a dispute with Akash Sharma involving Rs 70,000 which led him to a hatch conspiracy to kill him.

From Shravasti to Meerut, Delhi car blast leaves trail of grief

From Shravasti to Meerut, Delhi car blast leaves trail of grief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Families across North India are mourning the loss of loved ones killed in the Red Fort blast, as the investigation continues and security is heightened.

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.

Jwala Gutta's 'Diwali Special with her favourite'

Jwala Gutta's 'Diwali Special with her favourite'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Aamir, a sports lover, lit up Jwala's party with his presence.

Sunaks Celebrate Diwali With Jaishankars

Sunaks Celebrate Diwali With Jaishankars

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

On Sunday, November 12, 2023, External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar with his wife Kyoko called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street in London.

GST collection grows at slower pace of 4.6% in October

GST collection grows at slower pace of 4.6% in October

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Festive buying spree unleashed by lower tax rates pushed gross GST collection to about Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October, registering a 4.6 per cent year-on-year growth -- the slowest rate so far this fiscal.

WATCH Rashmika-Malaika Dance To Poison Baby

WATCH Rashmika-Malaika Dance To Poison Baby

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Watch the launch of a new Thamma song called Poison Baby, a dance number with Rashmika sharing the dance floor with Malaika Arora.

When Shraddha Came To Ayushmann's Rescue

When Shraddha Came To Ayushmann's Rescue

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

'In the beginning of Thamma, he's a common man like all of us. At the end of the film, he's a sexy beast!'

Gold, silver log record gains in H1 FY26 amid US economic uncertainties

Gold, silver log record gains in H1 FY26 amid US economic uncertainties

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Owing to uncertainties on higher inflation and muted growth in the United States (US), coupled with concerns around America's rising debt and tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the world's largest economy has become the epicentre of an unabated record rally in prices of precious metals.

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.

GST Made Easy From Nov 1

GST Made Easy From Nov 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Nearly 96 per cent of new applicants will benefit from this simplified approval route.

Carmakers post record sales in Oct driven by GST rate cut

Carmakers post record sales in Oct driven by GST rate cut

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Top carmakers led by Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Kia India on Saturday reported record sales in the domestic market riding on festive demand boosted by GST rate cut. Other manufacturers such as Skoda Auto India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor also posted impressive growth in sales in October.

Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers in HP's Lepcha

Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers in HP's Lepcha

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Since coming to power in 2014, Modi has been visiting military facilities to celebrate Diwali.