Modi rocket, Modi bomb, Priyanka sparklers. This Diwali, politicians are the rage when it comes to firecrackers. Fireworks with the prime minister's face and name are selling like hot cakes everywhere
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.
Devotees lit 21,000 lamps at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, November 27, 2023, as they prayed for the 41 Indians trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi on Dev Deepawali.
Among the Sensex shares, Infosys rose the most by 1.37 per cent, followed by Larsen & Toubro (0.90 per cent), and Wipro (0.83 per cent). HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, ITC, TCS, Kotak Bank, Asian Paints and Titan were among the lead gainers.
Sunak's grandparents originated from British India but their birthplace Gujranwala lies in modern day Pakistan's Punjab province.
This is the fourth successive Diwali that Modi has celebrated with jawans on the border.
This optimism is triggered by the feel-good factor in the wake of the Sensex touching record-high levels last week and a slew of discount offers by airlines to boost travel demand.
In 2006, online business conducted during Diwali was around Rs 115 crore which is expected to cross the Rs 250 crore mark this year, according to the report. Even the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India in its press release said e-shopping is a preferred mode this Diwali as it has already registered a growth of 40 per cent and is expected to register a further growth of 130 per cent.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee has approved a legislation to recognise the religious and historical significance of Diwali. The legislation was introduced by Congressman Joe Wilson, South Carolina Republican and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, on the urging of the Hindu American Foundation. Now the Rules Committee has to schedule a date for the full House to take up this legislation on the floor and vote to formally recognise Diwali
Along with Lord Ganesha and goddess Laxmi, electronic gadgets will also enter the pantheon of Hindu gods this Diwali.
Thanks to the indefatigable perseverance of Congressman Joe Crowley, New York Democrat and a long-time and time-tested friend of India and the Indian American community, the United States Congress will celebrate it's first-ever Congressional Diwali celebration on October 29 at 6 pm at the Rayburn House Building foyer on the first floor.
Diwali is just a couple of weeks away. Have you thought of a gift for your man? Whether it is your boyfriend, husband, son or just a friend, express your love for him this festive season.
This Diwali the Indian car buyer has ample choices to decide what they want to drive home.
With aggressive brand-building initiatives, the companies' advertising budgets ahead of Diwali is understood to have seen a 15% spike
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.
Read on to find out what's so special about these Diwali recipes.
Rishi Sunak on Monday is all set to make history on Diwali as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party, following Penny Mordaunt's withdrawal from the race.
Indian Americans in inter-faith marriages tell Sandip Roy how they celebrate the festival.
With the former prime minister stepping aside on Sunday night saying it was "simply not the right time" for his comeback, the prospect of a Diwali victory for Sunak cannot be ruled out.
Kaju Katli, Chum Chum, Puran Poli -- stars share their favourite Diwali recipes.
There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of villages, I knew for sure there was no other 12th pass girl. I said I want to meet your father.' 'She brought her father, a daily-wage labourer. I asked him: "How come you decided to educate your girl till the 12th standard? You break stones for a living and you don't have a lot of money".' 'He just said one line and in that one line he said everything.'
Expatriate Indians living in the United States want the White House to celebrate Diwali, continuing the trend of last two years.
International oil prices continue to be extremely volatile, falling on one day and rising thereafter, a top oil ministry official said explaining the reason behind no reduction in petrol and diesel prices despite softening in input cost, but could not say if the rates will be cut before Maharashtra elections. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell below $70 per barrel last week -- the first time since December 2021 -- but gained thereafter. Brent was trading at $74.58 per barrel on Thursday while West Texas Intermediate advanced to trade at $71.71.
Houses were aglitter with myriad of lights as people across the country celebrated the festival of lights with firecrackers, frenetic shopping and prayers.
More than 10,000 people attended the 10th annual Diwali event hosted by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and its Asian American Business Council at Memorial Park in Cupertino, California, on October 13.
For the first time, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Friday celebrated Diwali at 10 Downing Street, as the Labour leader and his wife lit a lamp placed amid idols of Lord Rama, Krishna from the Swaminarayan Mandir.
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Bush will send an administrative official to celebrate the Diwali function with the Indian community.
Tipplers will miss the usual price cuts and other freebies this Diwali as liquor makers are attempting to woo customers only through attractive packaging rather than festive season discounts. Unlike last year, major players in the Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) segment such as United Spirits, Radico Khaitan and Diageo are staying away from any price cuts and discounts, instead, they are concentrating more on attractive packaging and premium brands.
The US House of Representatives has for the first time passed a resolution recognising the "religious and historical significance" of Diwali.
The resolution may have been adopted a week after the festival of lights was celebrated, but it was nonetheless delightful news to the Indian American community that had lobbied for it, particularly the nascent Hindu American Foundation, comprising young professionals, who had earlier seen their efforts bear fruit in the US House of Representatives.
"We're absolutely delighted as a company to launch the Diwali card for Indian American this year," says Alpesh Chokshi, president, global prepaid business, adding that this is the first such effort the company is making to address the needs of the Indian community in the US
United States President Barack Obama celebrated Diwali at the White House complex by lighting the traditional diya and hosting a reception for eminent Indian Americans and officials in his administration.
'Last Saturday, the largest number of people travelled by air on a single day!' 'There is a kind of hunger among consumers to spend as they have been confined to their homes and not spending for almost 2 years.'
The President wished Indians abroad as well.
Earthen diyas dotted houses and fireworks illuminated the evening sky as people celebrated Diwali decorating their homes with colourful rangolis and twinkling electric bulbs and also exchanging sweets.
The Bill to amend the Bureau of Indian Standards Act has been passed.
