News for 'Diwali'

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...

Your Diwali pics: Diyas, idols and fireworks

Your Diwali pics: Diyas, idols and fireworks

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Readers tell us how they celebrated the festival of lights this year.

Bollywood gets ready for Diwali

Bollywood gets ready for Diwali

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

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.

PIX: Ekta, Arpita, Arbaaz at Shilpa's Diwali bash!

PIX: Ekta, Arpita, Arbaaz at Shilpa's Diwali bash!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Shetty-Kundra's grand Diwali party!

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.

Smart ways you can have a green Diwali this year

Smart ways you can have a green Diwali this year

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

By switching to simpler alternatives, you can make Diwali enjoyable for all.

Karnataka to ban the use of firecrackers during Diwali

Karnataka to ban the use of firecrackers during Diwali

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said due to COVID and related reasons use of firecrackers are being banned this time.

Diwali recipe: How to make Date Rolls

Diwali recipe: How to make Date Rolls

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Vishaka Rautela shares an interesting dessert recipe made with dates and Marie biscuits. Share yours!

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.

M&M to deliver 1,000 units of new Thar SUV during Diwali

M&M to deliver 1,000 units of new Thar SUV during Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) will deliver 1,000 units of its all-new Thar SUV during Diwali festive period, the company said on Friday. The latest version of the iconic SUV was launched on October 2, in two trims -- AX and LX -- with both petrol and diesel powertrain option, and is priced between Rs 9.8 lakh and Rs 13.75 lakh

Diwali recipe: How to make Malai Laddoos

Diwali recipe: How to make Malai Laddoos

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Shikha Goel shares this lip-smacking recipe of Malai Laddoo.

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.

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.

PIX: Anil Kapoor celebrates Diwali with Sonam, Harshvardhan

PIX: Anil Kapoor celebrates Diwali with Sonam, Harshvardhan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

A look at the pictures.

A New Yorker's Diwali in Delhi

A New Yorker's Diwali in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

'After living in the US for over three decades, where I would spend Diwali nights with close friends and eat Indian meals, I have recently started to return home during the festival. But none of that old Diwali exists for me.'

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Many traders say that after demonetisation cash in the market has drastically reduced

How India celebrates Diwali

How India celebrates Diwali

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated by across the country and indeed the world to mark the triumph of good over evil. While lighting oil lamps and bursting firecrackers are the norm during this occasion, did you know that there are actually different significances and ways of celebrating the festival in different parts of India? Read on!

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.

Diwali Special: 6 Lessons from Superheroes

Diwali Special: 6 Lessons from Superheroes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

The Ramayan offers important life lessons.

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.

How these stars celebrated Diwali

How these stars celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrties are tweeting.

TN govt fixes time slot for bursting crackers on Diwali

TN govt fixes time slot for bursting crackers on Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

A government release also urged people of the state to burst crackers with low decibel and pollution levels.

Wanted: Diwali recipes!

Wanted: Diwali recipes!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Get Ahead invites you to share your favourite Diwali recipes.

Empire State Building lit up in orange to celebrate Diwali

Empire State Building lit up in orange to celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The Federation of Indian Associations, the largest non-profit umbrella organisation in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut of the Indian community, lit up the monument in a special ceremony organised by the FIA in cooperation with the Empire State Realty Trust.

The Clash of Diwali Releases

The Clash of Diwali Releases

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

The Diwali release war is not new. Let's take a look at some of the blasts from the past at the theaters during Diwali.

Diwali recipes: Susiyam, Adhirasam and more

Diwali recipes: Susiyam, Adhirasam and more

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

As part of our everyday series on Diwali, here are some traditional South Indian recipes you can try at home.

PM takes a tank ride, distributes sweets during Diwali visit with troops

PM takes a tank ride, distributes sweets during Diwali visit with troops

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

"Saluting your valour, 130 crore countrymen of India are standing firm with you today. Today every Indian is proud of the strength and bravery of his soldiers. They are proud of your invincibility," said PM Modi.

Sweet and Salty: Share your Diwali recipes with us

Sweet and Salty: Share your Diwali recipes with us

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

What are you cooking this Diwali? Tell us!

Your diet plan this Diwali

Your diet plan this Diwali

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

This Diwali, don't binge on processed foods, but consume fruits.

Diwali recipe: Gulkand stuffed rose sandesh

Diwali recipe: Gulkand stuffed rose sandesh

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Vijesh Modi, senior sous chef from The Deltin, Daman shares his special Diwali recipes.

Recipe: Make Besan Rava Laddoo this Diwali

Recipe: Make Besan Rava Laddoo this Diwali

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The delicious sweet made with besan and sooji is an absolute delight.

US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp

US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Five influential American lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives calling on the US Postal Service to issue a postal stamp to commemorate the festival of Diwali.

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.

Diwali Special: How to make Milk Kalakand

Diwali Special: How to make Milk Kalakand

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Souvik Mukherjee shares the recipe of the yummy Milk Kalakand. Enjoy!

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.

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, hails Indian-Americans

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, hails Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Trump said he was deeply honoured to be joined by so many administration officials and leaders of the Indian-American community in celebrating Diwali -- the festival of lights.

Recipe: Hemasri's Gujiya

Recipe: Hemasri's Gujiya

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A traditional recipe to entertain guests on Diwali.

What are you cooking for Diwali?

What are you cooking for Diwali?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Rediff reader and food blogger Srividhya Ravikumar shares a scrumptious Kasi Halwa recipe. You can share yours too!