News for 'Festival of Lights'

Silky, sporty Sanon

Silky, sporty Sanon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon turned showstopper for Ritu Kumar's sports-inspired collection.

Stunning images in building photography contest

Stunning images in building photography contest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 2019 winners of the Art of Building competition, run by the Chartered Institute of Building, have been announced. Take a look at the winners from the competition.

Coming Soon! RBI's CBDCs Revolution

Coming Soon! RBI's CBDCs Revolution

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

If the CBDCs don't offer interest, why will people shift from cash to CBDCs?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, hails Indian-Americans

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, hails Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

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.

Maha CM hints at reopening religious places after Diwali

Maha CM hints at reopening religious places after Diwali

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I am ready for brickbats if it ensures good health and safety of citizens. How to avoid crowds and ensure physical distancing in places of worship will be worked out and a standard operating procedure will be drafted after Diwali," he said.

'The State snatched away my time with my daughter'

'The State snatched away my time with my daughter'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'It's little things like these -- sharing medicines, consoling each other after a mulaqat (meeting) or a tearful phone conversation with your loved ones or when we would return, dejected, when our bails were rejected -- that made our time in jail bearable.'

A Christmas feast that's good for your heart!

A Christmas feast that's good for your heart!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

This Christmas, make an effort to have a heart-friendly feast, says Priyanka Rohatgi.

'Every actor would wish to do film like this'

'Every actor would wish to do film like this'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'The script, the way it has been written, the relationships, the intensity... everything was so powerful.'

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

Prithviraj gets busy!

Prithviraj gets busy!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Share your Rangoli pics with us!

Share your Rangoli pics with us!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

We want to know what you've drawn this Diwali! Send us your photographs!

'Just the nomination is a massive win for me'

'Just the nomination is a massive win for me'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Every piece of content, every thought, has stemmed from reality and personal experiences.'

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

Gupta surrendered on Diwali, thinking 'Gods will protect him'

Gupta surrendered on Diwali, thinking 'Gods will protect him'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Julka recalls that after the May conviction of Gupta's billionaire friend hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam, Gupta seemed worried and nervous about his own future.

Firecracker capital gears up for Diwali

Firecracker capital gears up for Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Diwali, the festival of lights and prosperity, is a time to celebrate across India. But for Sivakasi, a town in southern Tamil Nadu, this festival is probably a little more special.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

109 dead in Kollam fire, but Kerala temple board officials want fireworks

109 dead in Kollam fire, but Kerala temple board officials want fireworks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Prayar Goapalakrishnan, president of TDB, said the board was against banning the pyrotechnics during temple festivals as they are part of rituals.

3 Auspicious Buys for This Dhanteras

3 Auspicious Buys for This Dhanteras

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

People buy gold, property, vehicle etc on this day as is considered to be extremely auspicious. However, buying these items is not feasible every time. Instead, you can buy gold coins, god idols, figurines etc and celebrate the festival of lights with great fervour.

India can fight China, but not with a divided house

India can fight China, but not with a divided house

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

We understand the electoral compulsions, the desperate need for the BJP to have at least 50 per cent of the Hindus vote for them in Uttar Pradesh in a few months. For that, you need polarisation, put your own Muslim compatriots on the 'other' side. This is how your domestic politics runs contrary to your national, strategic interest, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Smashing fun at the world's largest beer party

Smashing fun at the world's largest beer party

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival, came to end on October 3.

Kolkata flyover collapse: Mamata faces poll bouncer

Kolkata flyover collapse: Mamata faces poll bouncer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

The timing of the flyover collapse couldn't have been worse for the CM with the assembly elections just days away.

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

These 12 images prove that we truly live in an incredibly bizarre world.

When Trump gave special shout out to DDLJ, Sachin, Virat

When Trump gave special shout out to DDLJ, Sachin, Virat

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump on Monday reached out to Indians by hailing the "genius" of the Hindi film industry and recalling two all-time favourites, "Sholay" and "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge".

Uff! Esha Gupta scorches in black

Uff! Esha Gupta scorches in black

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Recipe: How to make Badaam Pak

Recipe: How to make Badaam Pak

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

We bring you a simple recipe to sweeten up the festive season.

Assam: Durga Puja fervour grips Assam

Assam: Durga Puja fervour grips Assam

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

A comfortable temperature and a clear sky added to the joy of the festival of autumn, Durga Puja in Guwahati and other parts of Assam especially urban areas where hundreds of colourfully decorated and illuminated pandals are waiting to welcome the puja crowd over the next four days.

Travel calendar: Places to visit in March

Travel calendar: Places to visit in March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

From Mathura to Udaipur, we tell you the places to head to this month.

Feb IIP contracts 3.6%; inflation rises to 5.52% in March

Feb IIP contracts 3.6%; inflation rises to 5.52% in March

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

India's industrial production contracted by 3.6 per cent in February, official data showed on Monday. According to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), manufacturing sector output declined by 3.7 per cent in February 2021. Retail inflation rose to 5.52 per cent in March, mainly on account of higher food prices, government data showed on Monday. The consumer price index (CPI) based retail inflation stood at 5.03 per cent in February.

As X'mas nears, Obama reminisces Diwali in Mumbai

As X'mas nears, Obama reminisces Diwali in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

In the middle of festivities for Christmas, United States President Barack Obama recalled the Diwali bash he celebrated in Mumbai last month, holding it as an example of building partnerships between people.

'Diwali is beautiful when it is lit up with compassion, care'

'Diwali is beautiful when it is lit up with compassion, care'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

This Diwali, we decided to ask Dia Mirza about her message for her fans as well as her own take on the festival of lights.

EPL PICS: City hammer new champs Liverpool 4-0

EPL PICS: City hammer new champs Liverpool 4-0

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The loss was the joint-heaviest defeat by a side already crowned Premier League champions. Arsenal were beaten 4-0 at Liverpool in 1997-98 in the game after they clinched the title.

Houston celebrates Diwali

Houston celebrates Diwali

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The highlights of the 'bazaar' in 2005 were the free health fare, cultural arts entertainment, children's fancy dress parade, magic show for children, various vendors offering sale of fine clothing, costume jewellery, books, services and specialties.

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Hitting out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'Didi-Bhaipo' jibes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday challenged him to contest an election against her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and then think of fighting her.

Coming Up: Movie Releases on OTT

Coming Up: Movie Releases on OTT

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the movies you can watch on OTT platforms soon.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

The world celebrates Christmas!

The world celebrates Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

The world celebrates Christmas with great vigour and joy!

When Mouni, Deepika, Aishwarya celebrated Navratri

When Mouni, Deepika, Aishwarya celebrated Navratri

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the colourful portrayal of this festival on the Bollywood screen.

Having a ball this Christmas? Share your pics

Having a ball this Christmas? Share your pics

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Share your Christmas pics and we'll publish it in Rediff.com.

Diwali delights: Mava Karanji, Coconut Barfi and more

Diwali delights: Mava Karanji, Coconut Barfi and more

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

We invited readers to share their favourite festive delicacies. Here we post some of the responses we recieved. Share yours!