News for 'Diwali'

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.

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!

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!

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'Modi must see how we live, what we have to do to educate our children.'

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'.

Bilateral engagement can restore peace at India-China border: Modi

Bilateral engagement can restore peace at India-China border: Modi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

In an interview with Newsweek magazine of the US, Modi said for India, the relationship with China is significant.

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.

16 Kurtas Every Man Needs In His Festive Wardrobe

16 Kurtas Every Man Needs In His Festive Wardrobe

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

16 Kurtas Every Man Needs In His Festive Wardrobe From modern prints to the updated angrakha, everything that's redefining ethnic fashion

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.

Why Dhami, VK Singh went to Baba Baukhnag's temple after rescue

Why Dhami, VK Singh went to Baba Baukhnag's temple after rescue

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

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.

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.

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.

Inside pix: Salman, Katrina at Arpita's Diwali bash

Inside pix: Salman, Katrina at Arpita's Diwali bash

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

All the fun from the big Diwali bash!

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

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.

Rural kiranas power September sales

Rural kiranas power September sales

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

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.

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

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.

7 Steps To Review Your Financial Goals

7 Steps To Review Your Financial Goals

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Dwaipayan Bose simplifies the whys and hows of revisiting your financial goals

PIX: Special Diwali in Bigg Boss house

PIX: Special Diwali in Bigg Boss house

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Bigg Boss house contestants celebrated Diwali in a very special way.

5 places to go Diwali shopping in Delhi

5 places to go Diwali shopping in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

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

A Jalebi Diwali

A Jalebi Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2006

Aseem Chhabras Diwalis were once about lots of mithai and good food... and deprivation.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

Miss you on Diwali: Pawar's emotional letter to his mother

Miss you on Diwali: Pawar's emotional letter to his mother

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In his letter in Marathi, which he has posted on Twitter, the veteran politician credited his mother for his ability to maintain healthy dialogues even with people holding differnt political ideologies.

Diwali recipe: How to make Doda Barfi

Diwali recipe: How to make Doda Barfi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Have you tried this traditional Diwali treat?

Meet Taapsee's Puchi

Meet Taapsee's Puchi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Shagun and Tapsee Pannu are sisters and besties.

My first Diwali away from home

My first Diwali away from home

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Desis in the US recall their earliest celebration of the festival of lights on American soil. Chaya Babu reports

Diwali wishes from Julia Roberts

Diwali wishes from Julia Roberts

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

#Diwali2018: How to make flavoured coconut laddoos

#Diwali2018: How to make flavoured coconut laddoos

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Food blogger Siddhi Panchal shares her Diwali recipes. You can share yours too!

PHOTOS: Empire State building, Burj Khalifa lit up to celebrate Diwali

PHOTOS: Empire State building, Burj Khalifa lit up to celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

For the first time, New York's iconic structure turned orange on Wednesday night in celebration of Diwali.

Diwali on the ramp!

Diwali on the ramp!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Nitya Arora delved into and the much-loved Star Wars movies for her jewellery collection, Iridescent Space.

Diwali as I remember it

Diwali as I remember it

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Ruby Banerjea wanders down memory lane.

Images: Diwali with Lord Rama

Images: Diwali with Lord Rama

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

One of the popular legends behind Diwali is that it marks Lord Rama's return from exile. Sanjay Patel presents the story before from Ramayana: The Divine Loophole.

Liquor sales up by 15% in MP before going 'dry' for polls

Liquor sales up by 15% in MP before going 'dry' for polls

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

According to the official, 8,67,282 litres of all types of alcohol, including country-made and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), was sold on November 13. The figures for the next two days stood at 9,17,823 and 8,81,550 litres, he said.

CelebInspiration: Get back in shape post Diwali

CelebInspiration: Get back in shape post Diwali

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

This is all the inspiration you need to get back to you fitness routine post Diwali!

Lighten up your financial plans this Diwali

Lighten up your financial plans this Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Harjot Singh Narula lists 5 lessons Diwali teaches you about your financial future

Top 4 Diwali Outfits for Women

Top 4 Diwali Outfits for Women

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Whether you are meeting your distant family or just hanging around with your friends, your look must have the touch of festivity. Here are the top 4 dresses you can consider wearing this Diwali.

Diwali recipe: How to make Shahi Tukda

Diwali recipe: How to make Shahi Tukda

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

This festive season, treat your loved ones to this royal delight.

Dussehra Styles You Will Fall In Love With

Dussehra Styles You Will Fall In Love With

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

How many of these looks will you add to your festive wardrobe?

Diwali recipe: Have you tried Beetroot Coconut Barfi?

Diwali recipe: Have you tried Beetroot Coconut Barfi?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Relish the goodness of beetroot in a dessert.

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa at a Diwali party

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa at a Diwali party

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Producer Anand Pandit, who has made such films like Chehre, PM Narendra Modi, Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3, hosted a Diwali party at his residence, and invited his filmi friends.

Record-breaking Rahul's fireworks light up Chinnaswamy

Record-breaking Rahul's fireworks light up Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Home lad KL Rahul's innings led the celebrations at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium with a cracking century.