News for 'Diwali'

Modi Celebrates Diwali On INS Vikrant

Modi Celebrates Diwali On INS Vikrant

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian armed forces.

Ahmedabad plane crash: One year later, grief and fear persist

Ahmedabad plane crash: One year later, grief and fear persist

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

One year after the devastating AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the profound grief and lasting trauma continue to haunt the victims' families and eyewitnesses, many of whom still struggle with a deep-seated fear of flying and the indelible scars of their loss.

Saina Shares Stunning Diwali Moments... With a Twist

Saina Shares Stunning Diwali Moments... With a Twist

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Badminton star Saina Nehwal lit up Instagram with a series of Diwali pictures, celebrating the festival of lights with her parents and fans.

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'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.'

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

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.

Kubbra Sait's Gorgeous Diwali Look

Kubbra Sait's Gorgeous Diwali Look

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Esquire India, in association with Michael Kors, hosted its first ever Diwali Party in Mumbai this year, and invited the hottest faces of the film industry.

Plan To Travel During Diwali?

Plan To Travel During Diwali?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'This festival season, advance airfares for major metros are up 20 to 25 per cent from last year.'

Have Your Kids Built A Diwali Killa?

Have Your Kids Built A Diwali Killa?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra would be incomplete without the making of the killa, a playful ritual rooted in tradition and creativity, where children and adults come together to craft miniature forts made using mud, sand and clay.

Kiara, Alia, Janhvi's Hatke Diwali Style Tips

Kiara, Alia, Janhvi's Hatke Diwali Style Tips

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

This Diwali, don't play it safe with the same old saris and cookie-cutter lehengas. It's time to mix things up with unique drapes, fresh silhouettes, and styling that makes your traditional wear feel brand new.

Will Kantara Storm The Diwali Box Office?

Will Kantara Storm The Diwali Box Office?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'

Bumrah's Hilarious 'Diwali Bonus' Moment Goes Viral

Bumrah's Hilarious 'Diwali Bonus' Moment Goes Viral

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Jasprit Bumrah had fans in splits when he hilariously fumed at paparazzi calling him their 'Diwali bonus' outside Mumbai airport

Priyanka's Red Hot Diwali

Priyanka's Red Hot Diwali

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

It's the favourite time of the year for Priyanka Chopra and she dresses up accordingly.

Rahul Gandhi makes imarti, laddoos in Diwali video

Rahul Gandhi makes imarti, laddoos in Diwali video

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted a video of himself making sweets at the famous Ghantewala shop in Delhi, greeting people on Diwali and asking them how they are celebrating the festival.

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, wishes Modi

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, wishes Modi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and greeted him on Diwali, amid ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.

Hrithik-Saba's Diwali Date

Hrithik-Saba's Diwali Date

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Producer Ramesh Taurani's Diwali Bash was truly star-studded.

Taxi Driver Gets Two Years For Outraging Woman's Modesty

Taxi Driver Gets Two Years For Outraging Woman's Modesty

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A Mumbai court sentenced a taxi driver to two years in jail for outraging the modesty of a hotel professional by forcibly kissing her hand. The court rejected the defence's argument that it was a routine greeting, stating it occurred outside her official duties.

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.

Kusha Just Solved Your Diwali Outfit Dilemma

Kusha Just Solved Your Diwali Outfit Dilemma

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Kusha Kapila is not just a sassy internet girl, she is also a fashionista in every form!

Dress Up Like Shanaya, Priyanka, Janhvi This Diwali

Dress Up Like Shanaya, Priyanka, Janhvi This Diwali

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Then take all the style inspiration that you can from these gorgeous ladies and slay like a diva this festive season!

Day after Diwali, Delhi records worst air quality since 2021

Day after Diwali, Delhi records worst air quality since 2021

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Delhi residents woke up on Tuesday to heavy grey haze darkening the city skies, reduced visibility and the air quality in the 'red zone' after many celebrated Diwali last night by bursting firecrackers beyond the two-hour limit set by the Supreme Court.

Diwali Box Office: Thamma Vs Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Diwali Box Office: Thamma Vs Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Let's see what the festive box office finally brings us.

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation

Modi's Austerity Push Faces Reality Test

Modi's Austerity Push Faces Reality Test

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Following through announcements with enforcement of measures is key, as a run through recent Indian economic history shows, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Kareena-Alia's Diwali Party With The Kapoors

Kareena-Alia's Diwali Party With The Kapoors

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

The Kapoor family celebrated Diwali at Neetu Kapoor's home.

Stocks for Diwali 2025: Shares That Historically Outperform in Oct-Nov

Stocks for Diwali 2025: Shares That Historically Outperform in Oct-Nov

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The Indian stock market in the October-November period sees high trading activity due to increased consumer spending, festive demand, upbeat sentiment, renewed investor confidence, and the auspicious Muhurat trading session. This impacts many stocks and sectors in the festive season.

The 13 Best Star Looks This Diwali

The 13 Best Star Looks This Diwali

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Like every year, Bollywood went full glam for the festive season and impressed us.

Watch: Nushrratt, Huma At A Diwali Party

Watch: Nushrratt, Huma At A Diwali Party

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Film folk lit up the Lifestyle Asia's Diwali Party in Mumbai.

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

: Build lasting wealth via disciplined, long-term mutual fund investing in India's compounding marathon, Shanaihi, Shanaihi, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting Scientist

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting Scientist

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A builder in Dehradun has been booked under the Goonda Act and may be expelled from the district after allegedly assaulting a DRDO scientist who protested illegal construction.

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting DRDO Scientist

Builder Booked Under Goonda Act For Assaulting DRDO Scientist

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A builder in Dehradun has been booked under the Goonda Act and may be expelled from the district after allegedly assaulting a DRDO scientist who protested against illegal construction.

India's Diwali sales cross record Rs 6 lakh crore: CAIT

India's Diwali sales cross record Rs 6 lakh crore: CAIT

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

India's Diwali sales touched a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore -- comprising Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services -- buoyed by the recent GST reform and strong consumer sentiment, traders' lobby CAIT said on Tuesday. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) based its findings on a nation-wide survey across 60 major distribution centres including state capitals and Tier 2 & 3 cities conducted by its research wing.

SC allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali

SC allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, relaxing the ban on green firecrackers as a temporary measure from October 18 to 21. The court has asked pollution control boards to monitor pollution levels and file reports. The order also includes measures to prevent the sale of non-compliant crackers.

Malaika, Kareena, Ananya At Diwali Party

Malaika, Kareena, Ananya At Diwali Party

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Manish Malhotra kicked off the Diwali party scene by inviting his A-lister friends over. The ladies did come over, and it looked like a Manish Malhotra ramp walk into his home.

How Deepika Padukone, Kiara Advani Are Nailing The 'Hot Mom' Trend

How Deepika Padukone, Kiara Advani Are Nailing The 'Hot Mom' Trend

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

These celeb moms prove that postpartum style isn't about playing it safe; it's about owning every bit of who you are.

NSE to conduct 1-hr Diwali Muhurat trading on Oct 21

NSE to conduct 1-hr Diwali Muhurat trading on Oct 21

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday said it will conduct a special Muhurat trading session on Tuesday, October 21, to mark the festival of Diwali.

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Dhurandhar's Bade Sahab On Playing Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com15 May 2026

'If you're so sick, so ill, how will you show that power?'

MP: Several kids lose eyesight after using carbide gun on Diwali

MP: Several kids lose eyesight after using carbide gun on Diwali

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

More than 60 persons, most of them children aged between 8 and 14, were hospitalised in Bhopal due to injuries sustained after using 'dangerous' calcium carbide guns on Diwali, an official said on Thursday.

Delhi sees spike in eye injuries due to carbide guns during Diwali

Delhi sees spike in eye injuries due to carbide guns during Diwali

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

AIIMS-Delhi reports a rise in eye injuries caused by carbide guns during Diwali, prompting calls for a ban on these dangerous chemical firecrackers. Doctors report severe chemical burn-like injuries and highlight the need for stricter regulations and awareness.

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India's Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of light, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a meeting held at the Red Fort in Delhi.

Ramayana Teaser Out On Hanuman Jayanti: Ranbir Kapoor Stuns as Lord Ram

Ramayana Teaser Out On Hanuman Jayanti: Ranbir Kapoor Stuns as Lord Ram

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Ramayana, which is being mounted as a two-part cinematic event, will soar. The music, visuals, technical finesse and the promise of strong performances not just tease a film, it teases a grand experience, notes Mayur Sanap.