News for 'Festival of Lights'

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.

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

What the stars wanted, this Diwali.

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.

'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.

'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.'

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.

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.

Special: 'On Diwali, I feel my Indianness'

Special: 'On Diwali, I feel my Indianness'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Aseem Chhabra relishes celebrating his otherness during the festival.

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

#Nostalgia! 10 things we miss about Diwali now

#Nostalgia! 10 things we miss about Diwali now

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Disclaimer! If you were born post 2000, some of the things mentioned in this piece might seem ancient.

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.

Chhath Puja comes to an end with holy dips, prayers to the sun

Chhath Puja comes to an end with holy dips, prayers to the sun

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The four-day long Chhath festival ended on Thursday with millions, braving the chill and taking a dip in the river to offer prayers to the rising sun.

US lawmakers to organise first-ever Diwali reception

US lawmakers to organise first-ever Diwali reception

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

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.

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.

PHOTOS: Vrindavan widows celebrate Holi; break 4-centuries-old taboo

PHOTOS: Vrindavan widows celebrate Holi; break 4-centuries-old taboo

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Over a thousand widows broke the 400-year-old tradition and celebrated the festival within the precincts of the ancient Gopinath temple.

Holi Hacks: How to protect your skin and hair

Holi Hacks: How to protect your skin and hair

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Tips for a safe and happy Holi.

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...

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.

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

DeMo: Diwali sparkle missing for wholesale traders

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Many traders say that after demonetisation cash in the market has drastically reduced

US Vice Prez Biden leads White House Diwali celebrations

US Vice Prez Biden leads White House Diwali celebrations

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Just one week after United States President Barack Obama's convincing re-election, his faithful Vice President Joseph Biden led the White House celebration of Diwali, reflecting on the significance of festival of lights, and also acknowledging the presence of Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American elected to the US Congress, and also Ambassador Nirupama Rao, who like Gabbard, seemed to have that gravitational pull in terms of the guests wanting to pose for pictures with them

Obama wishes Happy Diwali, praises resilence of Sikhs

Obama wishes Happy Diwali, praises resilence of Sikhs

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama wished people "happy Diwali" and "saal mubarak" on Tuesday. Here's is the president's complete statement.

Model Edna turns photographer for Rediff.com

Model Edna turns photographer for Rediff.com

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Mexican model Edna Abigail lets us into the madness and calm at Lakme Fashion Week.

September sees car sales fall for 3rd consecutive month

September sees car sales fall for 3rd consecutive month

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Scooters, once the fastest growing sub-segment, also declined for the second consecutive month in September.

Sangam turns into biggest confluence of human faith as 5 cr take dip

Sangam turns into biggest confluence of human faith as 5 cr take dip

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Traditionally the biggest of all the sacred bathing days in the 50-day long Mela, Mauni Amavasya this time holds greater significance as it falls on a Monday and that too during the Kumbh - a rather rare combination on many accounts.

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.

'I play the antagonist in Damarukam'

'I play the antagonist in Damarukam'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Ganesh Venkatraman talks about his upcoming film Damarukam.

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.

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.

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