News for 'Diwali'

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!

Wanted: Diwali recipes!

Wanted: Diwali recipes!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Get Ahead invites you to share your favourite Diwali recipes.

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: 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.

Pics: Celeb-inspired ways to style your Diwali look

Pics: Celeb-inspired ways to style your Diwali look

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

These celebrities will help you pull off the perfect Diwali look. It's all the festive inspiration you need!

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.

SC bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi during Diwali

SC bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi during Diwali

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The court said, while delivering its order, it wants to test the effect of the ban on air quality after Diwali.

Shefali Is Sensational In Black!

Shefali Is Sensational In Black!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

She looks ready for a disco night.

Diwali fashion: Get inspired by Bollywood's kids!

Diwali fashion: Get inspired by Bollywood's kids!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Namrata Thakker brings up some cool designs on the younger filmi fashionistas.

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!

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!

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

This Diwali, make it special.

Aus tour: Rohit to head to NCA for rehab post Diwali

Aus tour: Rohit to head to NCA for rehab post Diwali

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

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.

Mumbai cops ban flying lanterns on Diwali

Mumbai cops ban flying lanterns on Diwali

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

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.

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'Due to rural stress, volumes continue to remain an issue for the industry, and we are yet to see any revival in demand.'

Samvat 2080 starts on a high; Sensex ends up 355 points

Samvat 2080 starts on a high; Sensex ends up 355 points

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Among the Sensex shares, Infosys rose the most by 1.37 per cent, followed by Larsen & Toubro (0.90 per cent), and Wipro (0.83 per cent). HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, ITC, TCS, Kotak Bank, Asian Paints and Titan were among the lead gainers.

Diwali recipe: How to make Penne Makhani

Diwali recipe: How to make Penne Makhani

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Bored of traditional sweets? Charm your guests with a fusion recipe this Diwali.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Equity markets would take cues from domestic inflation data announcement, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Markets would remain closed on Tuesday for 'Diwali Balipratipada'. "As we enter a truncated week with Muhurat trading on Sunday, global cues will play a pivotal role in shaping the market direction.

Auto sales pick up during Diwali

Auto sales pick up during Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'Inquiries and bookings are at quite a healthy level.'

Firecrackers banned in Delhi for 3rd consecutive yr

Firecrackers banned in Delhi for 3rd consecutive yr

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The Delhi government has been following the practice of banning all kinds of firecrackers for the last three years.

'Diwali won't be the same without Aamir's bash'

'Diwali won't be the same without Aamir's bash'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Bollywood is all set for Diwali.

Sunny Or Disha? Alaya Or Manushi?

Sunny Or Disha? Alaya Or Manushi?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Bollywood stars raised the glam quotient at Lifestyle Asia's Diwali party.

Why Is Salman Wearing Torn Pants?

Why Is Salman Wearing Torn Pants?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

It's the season for glamorous Diwali parties, and after Manish Malhotra's fashionable bash, Varsha and Producer Ramesh Taurani threw a grand party at their residence.

PIX: Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar's grand Diwali bash

PIX: Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar's grand Diwali bash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Take a look at the guests.

Diwali recipe: How to make Chocolate Marshmallow Pops

Diwali recipe: How to make Chocolate Marshmallow Pops

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Manisha Bhadana tells us how to make marshmallow candies for Diwali. What's your favourite Diwali recipe? Tell us!

Durable firms gearing up for Dussehra-Diwali business

Durable firms gearing up for Dussehra-Diwali business

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

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.

Delhi's air quality 'severe', likely to remain so on Diwali

Delhi's air quality 'severe', likely to remain so on Diwali

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

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.

Shah Rukh Parties With Salman

Shah Rukh Parties With Salman

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Salman Khan has so many reasons to party.

Stars and stars at SRK's Diwali party

Stars and stars at SRK's Diwali party

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Alia, Shraddha, Katrina, Karan, Manisha, Vidya, Shilpa, Jacqueline...

Diwali recipes: Murmura laddoo, methi dhebra

Diwali recipes: Murmura laddoo, methi dhebra

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Chef Ranveer Brar shared these lip-smacking sweet and snack recipes.

Ram temple in Ayodhya by next Diwali: Swamy

Ram temple in Ayodhya by next Diwali: Swamy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The Rajya Sabha MP said for electoral success 'it is essential that the ideology of Hindutva is never lost sight of'.

Bright Diwali for central staff as govt hikes DA by 5%

Bright Diwali for central staff as govt hikes DA by 5%

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

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.

Diwali recipe: How to make Mohanthal

Diwali recipe: How to make Mohanthal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Made from sweetened gram flour and ghee, this sweet is sure to melt in your mouth.

PIX: Stars party at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash

PIX: Stars party at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

It's a full house at this party!

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

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.

Diwali recipe: How to make Zucchini Coconut Dumplings

Diwali recipe: How to make Zucchini Coconut Dumplings

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

You'll love its mild taste and crumbling texture, insists Shipra Dudeja.

Relief for Delhiites as rain clears haze, improves air

Relief for Delhiites as rain clears haze, improves air

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The air quality is expected to improve further due to wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.

Obama lights first-ever Diwali diya in White House

Obama lights first-ever Diwali diya in White House

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

"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.

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

'Jingoism has become fashionable'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Our viewers have grown up over the years.' 'Today, they want to see something which is sensible, a story rooted in logic rather than jingoism.'