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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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.
This festive season, treat your loved ones to this royal delight.
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Harjot Singh Narula lists 5 lessons Diwali teaches you about your financial future
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.
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There's more to the Bollywood-Diwali connection than you think.
Made with sweetened ash gourd and garnished with nuts, this halwa makes for an incredible festive treat.
This is all the inspiration you need to get back to you fitness routine post Diwali!
Bollywood stepped out in style in the week leading up to Diwali.
Food blogger Siddhi Panchal shares her Diwali recipes. You can share yours too!
For the first time, New York's iconic structure turned orange on Wednesday night in celebration of Diwali.
Which film will you watch this Diwali?
United States President Barack Obama on Thursday greeted people across the globe on the occasion of Diwali and said that he is looking forward to his India visit.
A 5 foot tall lantern replica of the World Cup replica to wish the Indian cricket team success for World Cup 2023 at the Mahadavavhi Wadi Te Wageshwari Sarvajanim Ganesh Mandal in Parel, north central Mumbai.
Showering his praise on the armed forces guarding the nation, Prime Minister Modi earlier on Sunday dedicated this year's Diwali to the jawans.
For the second successive year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with troops on Wednesday, saying the world looks at India with respect because of their valour and "character", in comments that come against the backdrop of protests by several veterans over OROP.
A dazzling aerial rangoli appeared over Mumbai as 500 drones painted the night sky in spectacular harmony on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Navendu Mishra (Stockport) and Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) were among the other Labour MPs re-elected with convincing majorities.
Women folk shimmered and dazzled at Shilpa Shetty's Diwali bash.
Keeping pace with the changing times, star players of English Premier League giants Manchester United, Arsenal FC and Manchester City wished their vast Indian fan base on the occasion of Diwali.
The actress called close friends at her residence.
"This Diwali, we thought of his comrades in arms, who suffer harsh climes and the enemy from across the border, as well as some within. We thought this would be a nice gesture for soldiers, who spend Diwali away from their families," said one of Santosh Mahadik's friends.
Asked to declare a holiday on the Hindu festival, the school board in Millburn Township, New Jersey, instead comes up with a solution that angers many. Rediff.com/India Abroad's George Joseph reports.
'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'
Before this Hrithik Roshan-starrer hits the screen this Friday, we look back at some of the biggest Diwali hits in the past decade.
Enjoy the goodness of coconut and milk in this lip-smacking recipe.
The festivities took place in the Indian Treaty Room of the White House, and was attended by the Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns among others.
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
In Zaveri Bazar, gold is being traded at Rs 26,920/10 gm
Disclaimer! If you were born post 2000, some of the things mentioned in this piece might seem ancient.
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.
The first-ever Diwali celebrations will be held at the United States Capitol this year, with the US lawmakers announcing to hold a Congressional reception for the festival of lights.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stirred up a hornet's nest when he said that 'if there is electricity during Ramzan, there should be electricity during Diwali too'. Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf speaks to Shailendra Dubey, chairman, All India Power Engineer's Federation, to ascertain the truth.
A week ahead of Diwali, we bring you some unconventional recipes that you can share with your loved ones.
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.
Who do you think was the best dressed for the grand Diwali parties?
