News for 'Diwali'

Record Start Ruled Out For Tiger 3 BUT...

Record Start Ruled Out For Tiger 3 BUT...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The advance booking so far indicates that Tiger 3 will take the best opening ever when it comes to films that have released on Diwali.

Rishi Sunak lights diyas on Downing Street for Diwali

Rishi Sunak lights diyas on Downing Street for Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

His celebratory gesture on Thursday night marks a first for Downing Street, which annually sees the UK prime minister host a Diwali gathering and an Annakut, or spread of festive food, from London's Swaminarayan Mandir next door at No 10.

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

Diwali buzz grips India

Diwali buzz grips India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The buzz in the markets in predictable. From lights to fireworks to sweets to flowers, people across the country are gearing up for Diwali.

10 Times Disha Rocked The DESI GIRL Look!

10 Times Disha Rocked The DESI GIRL Look!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

As Disha celebrates her 32nd birthday on June 13, here's looking at her rocking the desi girl look like a pro!

Nushrratt, Katrina, Huma: Who Shone Best?

Nushrratt, Katrina, Huma: Who Shone Best?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bollywood's ladies take their Diwali style very seriously, and their effort showed -- and how! -- at Producer Ramesh Taurani's Diwali party.

BJP encouraged people to flout SC ban on crackers: AAP

BJP encouraged people to flout SC ban on crackers: AAP

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Delhi BJP vice president Kapil Mishra hailed people for defying the cracker ban.

Jio postpones roll-out of phone developed with Google to Diwali

Jio postpones roll-out of phone developed with Google to Diwali

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio on Friday announced deferring the roll-out of the JioPhone Next - the low-priced smartphone it has developed with Google - to Diwali. The phone was previously to be launched on September 10. Ambani at the shareholder meeting of his flagship Reliance Industries in June, had stated that the JioPhone Next will be available for purchase on September 10.

How Sonakshi-Zaheer Fell In Love

How Sonakshi-Zaheer Fell In Love

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are getting married over the weekend.

Pollution levels peak on Diwali, air quality 'severe'

Pollution levels peak on Diwali, air quality 'severe'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

A thin layer of toxic haze hung over Delhi in the morning and the overall air quality index stood at 313 at 9 am. It continued its upward trend and was recorded at 337 at 1 pm.

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

"For a few weeks eat lots of salad with carrots, radish, cucumber and tomatoes in it."

Slaying the dragon: 71% Indians boycotted Chinese goods this Diwali

Slaying the dragon: 71% Indians boycotted Chinese goods this Diwali

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

According to CAIT, the estimated loss to Chinese manufacturers this Diwali could be as high as Rs 40,000 crore.

Tata Motors to launch mini SUV Punch this Diwali

Tata Motors to launch mini SUV Punch this Diwali

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Monday said it will launch its mini SUV Punch in the ongoing festive season. Punch is based on the H2X concept, which Tata Motors had showcased at the Auto Expo 2020. It will be positioned below the company's compact SUV Nexon and is expected to hit the market around Diwali this year.

Will govt cut petrol, diesel prices before Maha election?

Will govt cut petrol, diesel prices before Maha election?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

International oil prices continue to be extremely volatile, falling on one day and rising thereafter, a top oil ministry official said explaining the reason behind no reduction in petrol and diesel prices despite softening in input cost, but could not say if the rates will be cut before Maharashtra elections. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell below $70 per barrel last week -- the first time since December 2021 -- but gained thereafter. Brent was trading at $74.58 per barrel on Thursday while West Texas Intermediate advanced to trade at $71.71.

Was Ram Rahim BJP's trump card in Haryana?

Was Ram Rahim BJP's trump card in Haryana?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Was Ram Rahim's release on parole for the 10th time since his conviction in 2017 timed to coincide with the Haryana assembly elections? It does seem so when one considers he has been released mostly when there was an election in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Listing the times that Ram Rahim has been out on parole.

What are you cooking this Diwali? Tell us!

What are you cooking this Diwali? Tell us!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Share your Diwali recipes with us and we'll publish it!

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

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.

India lights up on Diwali

India lights up on Diwali

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with traditional fervour across the country with people exchanging sweets and gifts with friends and relatives, decking up their houses with earthen diyas and tiny lights and illuminating the evening sky with fireworks.

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 of our best ruling the roost of Hindi cinema right now.

No MASKS at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash!

No MASKS at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

After Karan Johar, it was Ekta Kapoor's turn to host a Diwali party for her friends, and they turned up looking gorgeous in traditional wear.

5 healthy tips to have a guilt free Diwali

5 healthy tips to have a guilt free Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Useful tips from fitness expert Meenakshi Mohanty to ensure that you keep your health a priority during this time of decadent meals and excessive drinks.

Send a Diwali card to our soldiers!

Send a Diwali card to our soldiers!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

A beautiful way of wishing our brave soldiers Happy Diwali.

PIX: Iulia, Amrita, Kareena at a Diwali party

PIX: Iulia, Amrita, Kareena at a Diwali party

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Back-to-back Diwali parties in Bollywood!

Delhi's Diwali ban on firecrackers goes up smoke

Delhi's Diwali ban on firecrackers goes up smoke

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Skies over Delhi hung heavy with smoke and its air quality inched towards "severe" category on Diwali night as people burst firecrackers in a blatant disregard to the government's ban against it, imposed amid an increase in the contribution from farm fires.

Diwali Fashion: Meet the BEST DRESSED Women

Diwali Fashion: Meet the BEST DRESSED Women

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

There were a lot of Diwali parties this festive season, and Bollywood made sure to look glamorous for each and every one.

Air pollution in Delhi nears 'severe' category again

Air pollution in Delhi nears 'severe' category again

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Squandering the relief due to rain, Delhi recorded a jump in pollution levels and a smoky haze returned on Monday after people flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali night.

Sunny Leone Parties With Ekta Kapoor

Sunny Leone Parties With Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The guest list was quite a L - O - N - G one at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali party.

Vidya Balan Is Diwali-Ready!

Vidya Balan Is Diwali-Ready!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Kalki's beach holiday... Amala's mesmerised... Diljit buys fruit in London...

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

UK polls: Record 26 Indian-origin MPs elected to House of Commons

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Navendu Mishra (Stockport) and Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) were among the other Labour MPs re-elected with convincing majorities.

'Ratan Made You Feel Special'

'Ratan Made You Feel Special'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'He had a lovely, lovely, sense of humour, very subdued and very, very subtle, but it was very, very, prominent.'

Diwali finally puts its 'stamp' on America

Diwali finally puts its 'stamp' on America

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

After years of waiting, the stamp was released on Wednesday, October 5.

Diwali: Bollywood's favourite festival?

Diwali: Bollywood's favourite festival?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Three very different kinds of Diwali songs from Bollywood films

This Diwali, take fashion lessons from Taimur!

This Diwali, take fashion lessons from Taimur!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Move over adults, we have a whole new fashionable generation that we can take inspiration from!

PM celebrates Diwali with troops in J-K's Rajouri

PM celebrates Diwali with troops in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Modi visited the border district in Jammu region, his first to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, coinciding with Infantry Day celebrations.

This Diwali, BLING IT ON like Bollywood

This Diwali, BLING IT ON like Bollywood

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's extravagant bling fetish.

Malaika-Arjun at a Diwali party... hmmm

Malaika-Arjun at a Diwali party... hmmm

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

When Sandeep Khosla and Abu Jani invite you, who can stay away?

Tata Neu onboarding Titan by Diwali; TaMo & Air India next

Tata Neu onboarding Titan by Diwali; TaMo & Air India next

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Close to six months since the launch of Tata Neu, the super application (app) from Tata Sons Group is all set for a revamp. The highlights include a reimagined rewards programme or NeuPass, a more seamless user experience by increasing the digital maturity of brands, adding more brands to the platform, and hiring category leaders to drive the next phase of growth. When it comes to brands, Titan will join Tata Neu by Diwali. Tata Motors and Air India will be on board after the Festival of Lights.

PM celebrates Diwali with soldiers near India-China border

PM celebrates Diwali with soldiers near India-China border

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Greeting the jawans on the occasion, the prime minister said their devotion to duty in the remote icy heights, is enabling the strength of the nation, and securing the future and the dreams of 125 crore Indians,

Delhi puts off odd-even car rationing scheme

Delhi puts off odd-even car rationing scheme

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said the odd-even car rationing scheme will not be implemented from November 13 to November 20 as there has been a significant improvement in the national capital's air quality due to rain.

We should have control over Covid by Diwali: Vardhan

We should have control over Covid by Diwali: Vardhan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Vardhan also expressed hope about having a vaccine against COVID-19 by the end of this year.