News for 'Festival of Lights'

The auto driver who won at Venice Film Festival

The auto driver who won at Venice Film Festival

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

'My status in society as an auto driver could never have brought me this glory; it is my writing that has taken me across the seas and brought me fame.' M Chandrakumar shares his success story.

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'

Angry Maharashtra farmer burns onion crop

Angry Maharashtra farmer burns onion crop

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The price per kilogram of onion came down to Rs 2 to Rs 4, which angered the growers, who had stopped the auction at the APMC last week for a day.

How Shah Rukh, Salman Celebrated Eid

How Shah Rukh, Salman Celebrated Eid

Rediff.com4 May 2022

With COVID protocols lifted, Bollywood is back to celebrating festivals the only way they know!

Best smartphones to buy this festive season

Best smartphones to buy this festive season

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Google's new Nexus models are hands down the show-stealers of the season.

Chhello Show Review: Bitter Sweet Memories

Chhello Show Review: Bitter Sweet Memories

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Just as much as the magic of cinema, Chhello Show is about the imagination of a child and the typical Indian jugaad, observes Deepa Gahlot. Chhello Show

Indians taking PM's match lightly

Indians taking PM's match lightly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

Some of its key players are likely to be rested for the traditional match.

Yogi Adityanath cancels leave of police, administrative officials till May 4

Yogi Adityanath cancels leave of police, administrative officials till May 4

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday cancelled the leaves of all police and administrative officials in the state till May 4 and asked all those on leave to report within 24 hours.

The Plight Of Food Delivery Boys

The Plight Of Food Delivery Boys

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Zwigato urges viewers to think critically about the kind of unethical behaviour that food delivery workers have to put up with on a daily basis because of insensitive customers, observes Chintan Girish Modi.

'People are suddenly treating me like a star'

'People are suddenly treating me like a star'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'Once I left my photographs at Ram Gopal Varma's office.' 'I told a friend I was concerned no one had contacted me. My friend said, "Itni jaldi nahin hota idhar. Time lagega".'

Xi Jinping warns of 'tough challenges' in China's 'new phase' of Covid

Xi Jinping warns of 'tough challenges' in China's 'new phase' of Covid

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Xi said that China's extraordinary efforts have helped it prevail over unprecedented difficulties.

Recipe: Khare Shankarpalis

Recipe: Khare Shankarpalis

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Going down Diwali memory lane.

Miss India Sini Shetty WOWs In Saris

Miss India Sini Shetty WOWs In Saris

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The sari is like a verse of poetry. And Sini Shetty turns the verse into a ballad.

BAFTA Nominations: RRR Out, All That Breathes In

BAFTA Nominations: RRR Out, All That Breathes In

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

This comes as a rare miss for RRR, which bagged a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for the song Naatu Naatu and Critics Choice Awards for Best Foreign Language film and Best Song.

Vatican greets all Hindus on the occasion of Diwali

Vatican greets all Hindus on the occasion of Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Vatican greets all Hindus on the occasion of Diwali

PIX: Virushka celebrate Diwali in style...

PIX: Virushka celebrate Diwali in style...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his wife Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma exuded major romantic couple vibes in their best traditional avatars as they celebrated the festival of Diwali in grand style.

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

The estimated size of the Durga Puja economy could be about Rs 2.75 trillion in 2021 had there been no pandemic, points out Atanu Biswas.

Where Ranbir-Alia Will Wed

Where Ranbir-Alia Will Wed

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

While the wedding venue has not been confirmed yet, reports point to the Vastu building in the upscale neighbourhood of Pali Hill, Bandra, northwest Mumbai, where Ranbir lives.

If All Of India Was Like Goa...

If All Of India Was Like Goa...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The intrinsic inclusivity of Goa is the key to its great attraction, observes Rahul Singh.

PHOTOS : India bid farewell to the Lord of Wisdom

PHOTOS : India bid farewell to the Lord of Wisdom

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

While the administration has imposed strict restrictions on immersion of Ganesh idols in all cities, devotees were seen taking one last glimpse of Lord Ganesha on the last day of the ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi.

'Sushmita was friendly and supportive'

'Sushmita was friendly and supportive'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'In one case, she wasn't even there in the scene, but she just kept watching it and cheering me on.'

Around 1,800 'special guests' to join 77th I-Day celebrations at Red Fort

Around 1,800 'special guests' to join 77th I-Day celebrations at Red Fort

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the historic monument.

Christmas pics to brighten up your day

Christmas pics to brighten up your day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Christmas pics from around the world.

Stunning! Must See! Chinese lanterns

Stunning! Must See! Chinese lanterns

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Giant lanterns illuminate the night sky at the Great Lanterns of China light festival at the Pakruojis Manor

These colourful Christmas photos will light up your day

These colourful Christmas photos will light up your day

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Presenting photographs of decked up christmas trees, cribs and more. Share yours!

Fun Ways To Wear Yellow

Fun Ways To Wear Yellow

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Celeb looks to inspire your summer wardrobe.

Memories And More This Diwali!

Memories And More This Diwali!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Zelda Pande recounts the specialness with which Diwali was celebrated in her home in Ranchi.

SG's charges in PMLA case a conspiracy to malign me, claims Baghel

SG's charges in PMLA case a conspiracy to malign me, claims Baghel

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The Chhattisgarh government had on Thursday told the Supreme Court that Baghel never met any high court judge.

When Will Yogi Have His Film City?

When Will Yogi Have His Film City?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'The CM wants to develop a Film City that would provide the entire value chain of film-making services and infrastructure in one place.'

PHOTOS: Ayodhya gears up for grand 'Deepotsav'

PHOTOS: Ayodhya gears up for grand 'Deepotsav'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

At the under-construction Ram Temple, around 21,000 diyas will be lit on Saturday.

China's Kingdom of Ice dazzles one and all

China's Kingdom of Ice dazzles one and all

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Harbin, China is considered to be one of the coldest places on Earth. It's a superlative the city's million million residents don't take lightly. In fact, for the last 36 years, the community has embraced its frigid identity and invited people from around the globe to experience it for themselves with its famed International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival. Billed as the world's largest winter festival, the ice and snow sculpture festival is truly a sight to behold. Don't believe us, take a look!

Jewellers expect strong demand during Dhanteras

Jewellers expect strong demand during Dhanteras

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

With Indian jewellery market already on the robust recovery path, the jewellers are expecting strong Diwali sales in the Dhanteras as the festive mood remains high with low Covid third wave possibility and softer gold price this season. The industry expects the trends in 2021 will be able to reach pre-covid level sales of 2019 on the back of gold price hovering at Rs 46,000-47,000 per 22 carat 10 grams gold nearly 5 per cent lower than 2020, and jump in number of weddings, a senior official of an industry body said. "Since Navratri market is showing demand. It will continue on Dhanteras also.

Brahmastra Review

Brahmastra Review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Brahmastra is a work of star-struck ambition and high-octane energy whose razzle-dazzle hits many happy notes, observes Sukanya Verma.

A ray of Vrindavan sun lights up Kolkata's rainy Pujo

A ray of Vrindavan sun lights up Kolkata's rainy Pujo

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The annual festival is sure to bring light into the lives of 50-odd elderly women from Vrindavan. Thanks to an initiative by Sulabh International, these women, all hailing from Bengal, will participate in Durga Pujo after years.

Street cheers auto volume data amid interest rate, chip crunch concerns

Street cheers auto volume data amid interest rate, chip crunch concerns

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The automobile sector is considered a good indicator of economic health. It has a very long value chain, from primary materials, like metals, glass and plastic, to value-added high-end electronic components, specialised alloys, and software.

Covid effigies replace Ravana during subdued Dussehra celebrations

Covid effigies replace Ravana during subdued Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

As government-issued guidelines in many places banned large congregations and setting up of fairs or food stalls, the torching of effigies was restricted to very few venues than usual. The Ramleela Maidan at the iconic Red Fort where every year the Dussehra festivities are attended by dignitaries including the prime minister and the President apart from hundreds of common people, was deserted this time as the annual celebrations were cancelled.

Recipe: 15-Minute Achaari Paneer

Recipe: 15-Minute Achaari Paneer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

A simple but deightful paneer dish for entertaining,

Backstage Magic@Fashion Week: 'Make me shine, girls!'

Backstage Magic@Fashion Week: 'Make me shine, girls!'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani captures the unfiltered chaos backstage at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

Bhai Dooj With A Difference

Bhai Dooj With A Difference

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

How sisters celebrated Bhai Dooj this year.