Ayodhya surpassed its earlier record of lighting 1.7 million diyas and set a new Guinness World Record by lighting 2.23 million diyas across 51 ghats during its Deepotsav celebration.
Vishaka Rautela shares an interesting dessert recipe made with dates and Marie biscuits. Share yours!
Many traders say that after demonetisation cash in the market has drastically reduced
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A government release also urged people of the state to burst crackers with low decibel and pollution levels.
Rediff reader Shikha Goel shares this lip-smacking recipe of Malai Laddoo.
Vijesh Modi, senior sous chef from The Deltin, Daman shares his special Diwali recipes.
'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.'
'Modi must see how we live, what we have to do to educate our children.'
This Diwali, don't binge on processed foods, but consume fruits.
Namrata Thakker brings up some cool designs on the younger filmi fashionistas.
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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!
In an interview with Newsweek magazine of the US, Modi said for India, the relationship with China is significant.
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.
Diwali always means special for the theatrical business in India.
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As part of our everyday series on Diwali, here are some traditional South Indian recipes you can try at home.
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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.
'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'
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.
Bored of traditional sweets? Charm your guests with a fusion recipe this Diwali.
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.
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Get Ahead invites you to share your favourite Diwali recipes.
As the last ambulance carrying one of the 41 labourers rescued from an under-construction road tunnel left the site in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district for a community health centre on Tuesday evening, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union minister V K Singh went straight to a temple of local deity Baba Baukhnag to express their gratitude for his blessings.
The court said, while delivering its order, it wants to test the effect of the ban on air quality after Diwali.
'Inquiries and bookings are at quite a healthy level.'
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.
The delicious sweet made with besan and sooji is an absolute delight.
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.
With Delhi recording air pollution levels seven to eight times above safe standards on Monday, the city government announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating further deterioration of air quality post-Diwali.
As the Men in Blue took on Australia in an intriguing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, the orders on quick delivery platforms reflected the pulsating mood of the nation.
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.
Sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) witnessed significant recovery in September after enduring a double-digit decline in August, according to data furnished by Bizom. Kirana stores in rural areas stocked up in preparation for the festival season, which began in September. This, combined with rainfall reaching 113 per cent of the long-perid average for the month, contributed to a boost in sales.
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