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.
Rediff reader Souvik Mukherjee shares the recipe of the yummy Milk Kalakand. Enjoy!
These celebrities will help you pull off the perfect Diwali look. It's all the festive inspiration you need!
The court said, while delivering its order, it wants to test the effect of the ban on air quality after Diwali.
Rediff reader and food blogger Srividhya Ravikumar shares a scrumptious Kasi Halwa recipe. You can share yours too!
Mumbai Police has banned the use of flying lanterns during Diwali celebration in a bid to avert possible fire and security threats caused by them to high rise buildings.
Namrata Thakker brings up some cool designs on the younger filmi fashionistas.
'What my Labour government will seek with India is a relationship based on our shared values of democracy and aspiration. That will seek a free trade agreement (FTA), we share that ambition, but also a new strategic partnership for global security, climate security, economic security'
Meanwhile, the last set of Indian players who will be travelling to Australia joined the bubble hours after the final between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Bored of traditional sweets? Charm your guests with a fusion recipe this Diwali.
Bollywood is all set for Diwali.
'Inquiries and bookings are at quite a healthy level.'
India's cement demand has consistently shown double-digit growth over the past few quarters, primarily driven by infrastructure spending. However, dealers and industry executives note that state elections, festival season, and, in some markets, weddings and pollution may temporarily disrupt this demand story. While the festival season typically sees a slowdown in construction activity, some dealers anticipate this lull extending throughout the entire month as multiple states enter election mode.
Rediff reader Manisha Bhadana tells us how to make marshmallow candies for Diwali. What's your favourite Diwali recipe? Tell us!
Take a look at the guests.
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover celebrated their daughter Devi's first birthday on November 12 by jetting off to the Maldives and having the time of their lives!
Alia, Shraddha, Katrina, Karan, Manisha, Vidya, Shilpa, Jacqueline...
Categories such as washing machines, refrigerators and television sets have seen sales growth of around 8-10 per cent in August compared to last year, industry sources said, with September also reporting a similar growth trajectory.
Experts said while meteorological conditions were "moderately" favourable for dispersion of pollutants, a "very high" number of farm fires in Punjab was the primary reason for "severe" air quality.
Chef Ranveer Brar shared these lip-smacking sweet and snack recipes.
Devotees lit 21,000 lamps at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, November 27, 2023, as they prayed for the 41 Indians trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi on Dev Deepawali.
'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'
Made from sweetened gram flour and ghee, this sweet is sure to melt in your mouth.
The Rajya Sabha MP said for electoral success 'it is essential that the ideology of Hindutva is never lost sight of'.
Time to give your wardrobe a makeover by playing with colours like these Bollywood stars are doing.
You'll love its mild taste and crumbling texture, insists Shipra Dudeja.
Aseem Chhabras Diwalis were once about lots of mithai and good food... and deprivation.
The facade of the UN headquarters was lit in bright hues and the words 'Happy Diwali', along with the image of a traditional 'diya', projected onto the building.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 5 per cent additional DA/DR (dearness relief) over the existing rate of 12 per cent of the basic pay/pension due in July 2019, the government said.
"This year, I was honoured to kindle the first-ever diya in the Oval Office -- a lamp that symbolises how darkness will always be overcome by light. It is a tradition that I hope future presidents will continue," Obama said on the White House Facebook page, which became viral on social media.
Bigg Boss house contestants celebrated Diwali in a very special way.
The couple have been dating for a few years, and Namrata Thakker takes a look at how their love story started.
Here's a list of some of the all-time best places in Delhi where you can shop for the festival without burning a hole in your pocket
All the fun from the big Diwali bash!
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Desis in the US recall their earliest celebration of the festival of lights on American soil. Chaya Babu reports
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