News for 'Festival of Lights'

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!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Ten images that prove it's a wonderfully bizarre world.

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

'A film like ours is important for an Indian audience'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'China is monitoring films like ours and making sure it doesn't get a platform.'

Why passenger vehicle sales skid over 3% in November

Why passenger vehicle sales skid over 3% in November

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Large number of buyers has put purchases on hold because of a combination of factors, including high fuel prices, higher insurance cost, and firm interest rates.

Devotees bring home Lord Ganesha with fervour

Devotees bring home Lord Ganesha with fervour

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Devotees across India on Thursday welcomed their most beloved and venerated deity -- Lord Ganesh -- into their homes and community pandals, kickstarting the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with zeal and devotion.

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kashmiri Pandits pay obeisance at Kheer Bhawani temple

Kashmiri Pandits pay obeisance at Kheer Bhawani temple

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

From a trickle in 1990, when militancy erupted in the valley, the numbers have, however, gradually seen an upward trend.

10 Ways To Celebrate Diwali, Bollywood Style

10 Ways To Celebrate Diwali, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Celebrate Diwali, filmi style.

Common sense ideas to avoid overspending

Common sense ideas to avoid overspending

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Here are some of the common sense-based rules that can be useful for all of you to make sure you do not repeat the cycle of overspending during festive seasons year after year.

PIX: Bollywood celebrates Karva Chauth

PIX: Bollywood celebrates Karva Chauth

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

This is how the ladies spent Saturday night.

PIX: Jacqueline, Amitabh, Jaya attend MAMI's opening night

PIX: Jacqueline, Amitabh, Jaya attend MAMI's opening night

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

A look at the starry arrivals.

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

To an award show that's famous for honouring artists belatedly, we have sent as our official entry one of our major film-makers's weakest work yet, feels Sreehari Nair.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress this Navratri

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress this Navratri

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Read this, and you'll be sorted these nine days!

Hillary extends Diwali greetings to Americans

Hillary extends Diwali greetings to Americans

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

The New York lawmaker, who is the co-chair of the Friends of India Caucus in the US Senate, said in her missive conveying greetings that 'Diwali is an annual festival of lights signifying universal love, peace, giving and caring. The glitter and splendor of lights which illuminate the dark sky on this day symbolizes the brightness of the future.'

Auto buyers cut urge, choose dim Diwali

Auto buyers cut urge, choose dim Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Vehicle sales in domestic market down 10.9% y-o-y till October 29

I'm all for freedom of choice, says Kohli following criticism

I'm all for freedom of choice, says Kohli following criticism

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Virat Kohli's statement is a reflection of the bubble that most famous people either slip into or are forced into'

PM celebrates Diwali with soldiers near India-China border

PM celebrates Diwali with soldiers near India-China border

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Greeting the jawans on the occasion, the prime minister said their devotion to duty in the remote icy heights, is enabling the strength of the nation, and securing the future and the dreams of 125 crore Indians,

Lakme Fashion Week: Sneak peek into the madness before the storm

Lakme Fashion Week: Sneak peek into the madness before the storm

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

As the Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2017 begins, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures the chaos backstage.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

IIT Madras revs up for Saarang 2010

IIT Madras revs up for Saarang 2010

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Saarang 2010, the annual cultural festival of IIT Madras will be held at the IIT Madras campus between January 21-25.

A chilling film for terrifying times

A chilling film for terrifying times

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Arun Karthick's Nasir is not the story of one man. It's a documentary on the scary, majoritarian, hateful road India has taken, discovers Mohd Asim.

'We hoped Irrfan and Rishi Kapoor would be fine'

'We hoped Irrfan and Rishi Kapoor would be fine'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'I don't know what greater calamities this year has in store.'

5 styles to glam up your Diwali look

5 styles to glam up your Diwali look

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

This Diwali, induce the diva like oomph into your own look with these easy and handy tips.

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

What the stars wanted, this Diwali.

Deepika Padukone patriot earlier, but now...': Kanhaiya's dig at govt

Deepika Padukone patriot earlier, but now...': Kanhaiya's dig at govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Kanhaiya also said there was no "tukde tukde" government before 2014

Meet the new-age devotees

Meet the new-age devotees

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

'Errant bikers wearing branded t-shirts sponsored by local political parties raced through traffic, almost taking our breath away. Young kids stood at the edge of the roads, clicking selfies amid playing 'catch up' with their buddies, least bothered about the festival or its relevance.'

What's cooking at the IFFLA?

What's cooking at the IFFLA?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Cooking with Stella starring Lisa Ray opened the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles on April 20.

Christmas spirit warms up hearts across the world

Christmas spirit warms up hearts across the world

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

Lots of fun and frolic, a dash of history and piety, fluffy cakes, fine wine and tons of festivities. That in a nutshell is Christmas.

US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp

US Congressional resolution calls for Diwali stamp

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Five influential American lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives calling on the US Postal Service to issue a postal stamp to commemorate the festival of Diwali.

On July 14, I want to have a Cup in my hand: Pandya

On July 14, I want to have a Cup in my hand: Pandya

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Hardik Pandya said his sole objective is to win the World Cup.

Christmas recipe: How to make your own Stollen Bread

Christmas recipe: How to make your own Stollen Bread

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Two traditional treats to ring in the Christmas festivities.

6 Strikingly Beautiful Ramzan Eid 2015 Special Looks

6 Strikingly Beautiful Ramzan Eid 2015 Special Looks

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

6 Strikingly Beautiful Ramzan Eid 2015 Special Looks

#StyleUp: What are you wearing this Diwali?

#StyleUp: What are you wearing this Diwali?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Make way for trendy, glam outfits this Diwali.

PIX: Looking at Kangna, Ameesha, Bipasha's Diwali fashion

PIX: Looking at Kangna, Ameesha, Bipasha's Diwali fashion

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Bollywood stars are dressed at their ethnic best during the festive season of Diwali.

Guj seeks lifting of HC stay on Jagannath Yatra; NGO plea rejected

Guj seeks lifting of HC stay on Jagannath Yatra; NGO plea rejected

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said he had directed the state Advocate General to approach the high court and request it to allow the annual procession. The HC had on Saturday stayed the procession in the light of coronavirus pandemic in Ahmedabad.

Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

From incredible landscapes to touching portraits to memorable wildlife photography, the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards showcase it all! Scroll down and prepared to be wowed...

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.

'Nothing like Diwali in Amritsar'

'Nothing like Diwali in Amritsar'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

The Festival of Lights is special for Sikhs too, finds Arthur J Pais.

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Knowing the REAL Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.