After a steady surge, prices of pulses, except those of urad and masoor to some extent, are showing signs of stabilising amid a revival of monsoon rains over major growing areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka, and on expectations of a rise in imports. Chana prices, which too had moved up in recent months, have dropped by almost 3 per cent since the end of August due to increased liquidation of government stocks, official data shows. Monsoon rains seem to have benefitted the standing soybean crop as well.
Faraaz got a special screening in Mumbai, ahead of its February 3 release.
From the UK to Poland, each of these festivals attract the best of crowds. Have you booked your tickets yet?
Gaurang's Lakme Fashion Week collection will leave you absolutely craving a celebration.
Israelis and Palestinians bury their dead.
Kajol's pleased with herself... Shanaya's having fun in Dubai... Sophie is festive-ready...
Jet's staff strength stands whittled down to around 4,000, with many former employees having joined airlines in India and abroad.
While main events throughout the country were organised on Sunday by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, several community members gathered at the iconic Times Square in New York to celebrate the historic event.
Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
The air quality is expected to improve further due to wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
Growth over September 2017 in the used vehicles space has been a staggering 40 per cent.
This Festival of Lights, Sukanya Verma's tips to dazzle like the shiniest folks in tinsel town.
Barfis come in hundreds of types - try a walnut and til one this season.
'The world that we live in today has no space for nuance or conversation or debate.' 'So how does a small film that's not made for the sole reason of earning back your money and which is actually trying to say something that's fragile find its way?'
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.
Revellers take part in the traditional Els Enfarinats (The Floured) festival in the town of Ibi, Alicante province, Spain.
Continuing with his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Kargil.
A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice G S Kulkarni said while it was not going to order a ban on bursting of firecrackers, a balance needs to be struck considering the deteriorating air quality index (AQI) in the metropolis.
Dev Deepawali, also known as the festival of Kartik Poornima, was celebrated across India on November 18, 2021.
Gangs from across the country targeted visitors at three-day World Culture Festival in the New Delhi amid high security and made away with valuable articles like laptops, jewellery and cash, leading to at least 70 FIRs and the police apprehending about 30 persons.
Kolkata is ready for Durga Puja and Mamata Banerjee is taking an active part in preparations for the festival.
The couple reflected upon their "extra special" Diwali one year on, with Sunak looking back at the "incredible moment" he visited India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G20 Summit in New Delhi as the first British Indian Prime Minister.
These celebs are making a strong case for festive fusion wear.
The southern districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, woke up to light rain and an overcast sky on Monday as cyclone 'Sitrang' moved towards north Bay of Bengal, raising the likelihood of a downpour during the day and threatening to dampen Diwali festivities.
It was heartening to see so many women -- young and old, many in hijab and burqa shaking their bodies, raising their arms and singing with complete abandonment.
The Federation of Indian Associations of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the leading umbrella diaspora organisation in the US, partnering with the Empire State Building, marked the festival of lights by illuminating the iconic Manhattan building in orange on Friday.
Two homemade treats that will transform your Christmas celebration into a glorious one.
An interesting version of the classic puran poli.
In a joint statement, Biden and Harris wished a happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the festival of lights across the US, India and the world.
Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and offers glimpses of some interesting Ganeshas in Mumbai.
A look at the wedding venue,
Israeli soldiers and tanks on the move in Gaza. Palestinians killed and wounded in Israeli strikes. When will it all end?
She expressed confidence that a three-way alliance is very much possible in West Bengal between her Trinamool Congress, Congress and the Left.
Philadelphia lights up for Ganeshotsav.
This festive season, sport the perfect make-up for a gorgeous you!
This time, Delhi saw a sharp improvement in air quality just ahead of Diwali which can be attributed to intermittent rainfall on Friday and wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
A senior official of the district administration said about eight lakh lamps were lit on the 84 ghats located on the western bank of the river.
Santoor artiste and composer Abhay Rustum Sopori remembers the festive days of his childhood.
Iconic public buildings, parks and railway stations dazzled with lights on the night of January 26, 1950 turning the capital city into a "fairyland".
