News for 'Diwali'

Diana Penty What's Your Secret?

Diana Penty What's Your Secret?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

She glowed. And she twinkled.

#HappyDiwali: 'May all your troubles be overcome'

#HappyDiwali: 'May all your troubles be overcome'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Bollywood stars pass on their warm wishes for Diwali.

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

What the stars wanted, this Diwali.

Katrina-Vicky At A Diwali Party

Katrina-Vicky At A Diwali Party

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Like every year, Producer Ramesh Taurani threw a grand Diwali Bash for his friends in the film industry.

Krystle-Wamiqa Party With Ektaa

Krystle-Wamiqa Party With Ektaa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

When Ekta Kapoor throws a Diwali party, she makes sure to invite film stars as well as her friends from the television industry.

Why The ISI Targeted Hindus In Pahalgam

Why The ISI Targeted Hindus In Pahalgam

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The ISI strategy has been to use its proxies to target Hindus in India. They want an outrage and counter-targeting of India's minorities. Further, even the whiff of it restores the Pakistan army's popularity, especially when it's in the dumps, like now, points out Shekhar Gupta.

PM celebrates Diwali in Kargil with soldiers; says India never waged war

PM celebrates Diwali in Kargil with soldiers; says India never waged war

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Modi invoked the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata to assert that it is in Indian tradition to avoid war be it in Lanka or Kurukshetra and the country stands for world peace.

Stars give you Diwali style inspiration

Stars give you Diwali style inspiration

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Celeb-inspired ways to style your Diwali look.

Diwali at The Empire State Building

Diwali at The Empire State Building

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Jay Sean and his wife Thara Natalie, celebrated Diwali at the Empire State Building in New York on November 4, 2021.

SEE: How Tendulkar, Saina, Mary Kom celebrated Diwali

SEE: How Tendulkar, Saina, Mary Kom celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Diwali at his home in Mumbai on Saturday, while Olympic medallists like Saina Nehwal and MC Mary Kom took to social media to wish their fans.

PHOTOS: It's a Diwali dhamaka as unbeaten India thump Dutch!

PHOTOS: It's a Diwali dhamaka as unbeaten India thump Dutch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

After their colleagues had departed following breezy fifties on a good M Chinnaswamy Stadium track, Iyer (128 not out) struck his fourth ODI ton before Rahul (102) exploded as the duo lit up the stage on the Hindu festival of Diwali to get India to 410-4.

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline though negotiations are progressing well, UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said as New Delhi expressed confidence on Friday of an "early date" for a mutually beneficial deal. "There are ongoing negotiations as we know on the FTA. There is interest on both sides to see if we can work towards a deal, an FTA, that is beneficial to both the countries at an early date," external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told reporters in New Delhi. It came as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his UK counterpart, James Cleverly, and referenced the Roadmap 2030 bilateral agreement signed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former UK PM Boris Johnson in May last year, with no specific reference to the FTA.

PIX: Diwali with the family, Bollywood style!

PIX: Diwali with the family, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Film folk celebrated Diwali with their family and loved ones, and made sure to post lovely pictures on social media.

Like Deepika-Ranveer's Daughter's Name?

Like Deepika-Ranveer's Daughter's Name?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh treated the world to the first glimpse of their newborn daughter.

Is Singham Again Pushing Out BB3?

Is Singham Again Pushing Out BB3?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'We are definitely under pressure from one of the two Diwali releases, Singham Again.'

'Votebank ka virus': Modi slams Cong for opposing new Waqf law

'Votebank ka virus': Modi slams Cong for opposing new Waqf law

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Modi alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka gave reservations in tenders based on religion, "snatching the rights of SCs, STs and OBCs." But Ambedkar had said there would not be reservation based on religion and there is a bar on giving reservation on the basis of religion in the Constitution, he stressed.

How Ziva and her dad celebrated Diwali!

How Ziva and her dad celebrated Diwali!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Some sportsstars kept celebrations simple while some ushered in the Festival of Lights in style.

Hindu groups hail Trump's promise to protect rights globally

Hindu groups hail Trump's promise to protect rights globally

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

In his Diwali greetings on Thursday, Trump strongly "condemned the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities in Bangladesh", which he said remains in a "total state of chaos."

Arjun's 'Single', Confirms Malaika Split

Arjun's 'Single', Confirms Malaika Split

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Malaika and Arjun started dating in 2018, and were quite open about it on social media.

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

India celebrates Diwali amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Prayers were offered and sweets distributed though people mostly took the virtual route to extend wishes. People also visited temples, observing social distancing norms.

India gets ready for Diwali

India gets ready for Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

India is gearing up for the Festival of Lights in the times of the pandemic.

How Kohli celebrated Diwali

How Kohli celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Another fine gesture from the skipper!

OYO pre-files draft paper for IPO; likely to list around Diwali

OYO pre-files draft paper for IPO; likely to list around Diwali

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Oravel Stays - which operates hospitality tech firm OYO - on Friday pre-filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with stock market regulator Sebi, sources said. Sources close to the company told PTI, OYO may launch its initial public offering (IPO) around Diwali this year. Unlike the traditional route where companies have to launch the IPO within 12 months from the Sebi approval, or final observation; in the pre-filing route, an IPO can be floated within 18 months from the date of Sebi's final comments.

Who's the BEST DRESSED STAR this Diwali?

Who's the BEST DRESSED STAR this Diwali?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

It's Diwali, and film folk look gorgeous in festive wear.

Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory bail in Shinde remark case

Kunal Kamra granted anticipatory bail in Shinde remark case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Comedian Kunal Kamra has been granted interim anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court in a case filed against him for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a stand-up comedy show. Kamra, who resides in Tamil Nadu, was summoned by the Mumbai Police and feared arrest, prompting him to seek bail from the Madras HC. The court granted him bail until April 7, on the condition that he executes a bond to the satisfaction of the judicial magistrate at Vanur in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu.

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday (Diwali day) to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

Diwali Bonanza! The Boss Who Gifts Cars

Diwali Bonanza! The Boss Who Gifts Cars

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

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Why Bachchans won't have Diwali party

Why Bachchans won't have Diwali party

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Who hosts parties at a time like this?'

Share your Diwali pix

Share your Diwali pix

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

How are you celebrating Diwali? Tell us.

Rohit bats for cracker-free Diwali

Rohit bats for cracker-free Diwali

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Rohit Sharma urged everyone to celebrate cracker-free Diwali to ensure the safety of animals.

Mallika Sherawat Parties With Anees Bazmee

Mallika Sherawat Parties With Anees Bazmee

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Anees Bazmee, who is basking in the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, celebrates 45 years in the film industry.

'I Couldn't Stop Crying...'

'I Couldn't Stop Crying...'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

It was an emotional evening for many film folk, as they won the top awards at the 25th IIFA ceremony in Jaipur.

Readers share their Diwali food pics

Readers share their Diwali food pics

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate...

Guess Who Aditi Is Partying With?

Guess Who Aditi Is Partying With?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Trust Bollywood to know how to mix business with pleasure.

India revels in Diwali spirit

India revels in Diwali spirit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Decorated lights decked up buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali.

Dom's Take: A Pandemic Free Diwali

Dom's Take: A Pandemic Free Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Dominic Xavier's wish for India and the world on Diwali.

Who Looks Better? Tamannaah Or Vijay?

Who Looks Better? Tamannaah Or Vijay?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Producer Ramesh Taurani's annual Diwali bash saw a lot of glamour and power couples in attendance.

BB3-Singham Again: Who Won?

BB3-Singham Again: Who Won?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Diwali releases Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 scored big and entered the Rs 200 Crore (Rs 2 billion) Club before the close of the second weekend.

Huge Diwali rush at Delhi markets raises Covid fears

Huge Diwali rush at Delhi markets raises Covid fears

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Markets across Delhi witnessed a huge rush over the last weekend before Diwali, with the market associations struggling to manage the crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic.