News for 'Indian Diwali'

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!

Omicron Sledgehammer Slams Movies

Omicron Sledgehammer Slams Movies

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'Everybody is losing money as interest costs keep piling up.' 'Some films will wait for a theatrical release and some won't, keeping their profit and loss situation in mind.'

The new BMW X3 in India this Diwali

The new BMW X3 in India this Diwali

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The bonnet of this luxury barge is powerful to assure great safety to the car engine with the rear designed in a distinctive manner.

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan welcomed the apex court's order and urged people to abide by the SC guidelines and 'give green Diwali and our environment a chance'

Nissan, Honda, Maruti record bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Nissan, Honda, Maruti record bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

During September, Maruti said it dispatched 1,375 units of the soon-to-be-launched sedan Ciaz.

Love Hostel Review

Love Hostel Review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Love Hostel stays focused on the murky present and revelling in its increasingly dark outcome. Despite the reach of social media and technology, this isn't the cushy, liberal India of mainstream culture. It's a lawless, ruthless, endless minefield where uncertainty and bigotry go hand in hand and patriarchy is a foregone conclusion, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Entire Ayodhya is bathed in Ram's bhakti'

'Entire Ayodhya is bathed in Ram's bhakti'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'No COVID-19 positive person will be allowed when the bhoomi pujan happens on August 5 in Prime Minister Modi's presence.'

UK agrees to support India's defence manufacturing

UK agrees to support India's defence manufacturing

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

After his wide-ranging talks with Modi on the second and final day of his India visit, Johnson said the new defence and security partnership will enable India to strengthen its domestic defence industry as well as help the two countries protect vital shared interests in the Indo-Pacific.

Business travel takes off again on a wing and a prayer

Business travel takes off again on a wing and a prayer

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Business executives are finally dusting off their long-unused suitcases to resume travel, thanks to a good vaccination rate, a drop in fresh cases, and an easing of travel restrictions. It comes as a huge relief for the ravaged aviation, travel and hospitality sectors. "We are witnessing a 40 per cent recovery on pre-covid volumes from our business travellers, signalling the return of corporate confidence in air travel," said Indiver Rastogi, president & group head, Global Business Travel, Thomas Cook (India) & SOTC.

Reliance net jumps 43% as it fires on all cylinders

Reliance net jumps 43% as it fires on all cylinders

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries on Friday reported a 43 per cent jump in its September quarter net profit as its businesses from oil to retail fired on all cylinders, growing both sequentially and on a year-on-year basis. Net profit of Rs 13,680 crore, or Rs 20.88 per share, in July-September compared with Rs 9,567 crore, or Rs 14.84 a share, in the same period a year back, the company said in a statement. While better realisation and a sharp rise in crude oil prices benefited the old-economy business, retail saw footfalls at stores reach pre-Covid levels and per user earning from telecom business rose.

Indian gold demand eases further after festival week

Indian gold demand eases further after festival week

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

India celebrated Dhanteras, the biggest gold buying festival, followed by Diwali, when scarcity of the yellow metal and high prices pushed consumers to buy silver and diamond jewellery.

'Pregnant doll' Rani Mukerji parties with Preity Zinta

'Pregnant doll' Rani Mukerji parties with Preity Zinta

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Miss World Manushi Chillar enters Bollywood

Miss World Manushi Chillar enters Bollywood

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

She will star opposite Akshay Kumar in Yash Raj Film's historical drama, Prithviraj.

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Santosh Patkar of Devgadh Taluka Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra is a worried man these days. Devgadh, which is known as the home to world famous Alphonso variety of mangoes, has seen an unusual drop in yields which is affecting farmers' income. Being one of the primary agricultural produce from the area, Santosh is not untouched by this somewhat rare phenomenon. He said in his own mango garden, yields have come down by a third from most trees.

How to make Motichoor Ladoos in 10 easy steps

How to make Motichoor Ladoos in 10 easy steps

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

This Diwali, surprise your loved ones with your extra-ordinary culinary skills.

Indians target of home invasions in New Jersey

Indians target of home invasions in New Jersey

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Residents anxious after masked gunmen break into 4 desi homes in New Jersey, many disappointed over the police's response to the violent crimes. Arthur J Pais reports from New Jersey.

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

As with the last 37 years, this year too the India Day Parade in New York saw thousands of Indian Americans throng Manhattan's Madison Avenue to celebrate India's Independence Day. For the thousands of Indians who turned up, it was a once in a year chance to showcase their country's rich cultural diversity.

'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID spike, experts warn

'Caution fatigue' may lead to COVID spike, experts warn

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

There are worrying signs that the resolve to continue adhering to the dos and don'ts of the times -- physical distancing, wearing masks and maintaining hygiene protocol - is flagging. This recklessness, more evident ahead of Diwali, may lead to a resurgence in novel coronavirus infections and stall the progress in curbing the disease, the experts said.

'Expect things to get normal for multiplexes by Q4FY22'

'Expect things to get normal for multiplexes by Q4FY22'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

'Multiplexes will thrive by Q4 if 100% capacity is restored and a third Covid wave doesn't happen.'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Look at the aggressive way in which a campaign against Friday namaz is going on in North Indian cities.' 'Even the Union home minister is part of this vicious campaign.'

'Economy is touching pre-Covid levels'

'Economy is touching pre-Covid levels'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'It is entering growth territory on a month-on-month basis.'

Will the Sensex hit 20K before Diwali?

Will the Sensex hit 20K before Diwali?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Market analysts are bullish about the dream run at the bourses.

Indian consumers respond to softer oil, food prices

Indian consumers respond to softer oil, food prices

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

For now, the upside appears to offset damage done to exports by weaker global demand.

Indian diaspora a 'great capital', opportunities await you: PM

Indian diaspora a 'great capital', opportunities await you: PM

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Indian diaspora is a "great capital" for the country which needs to be nurtured, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday as he sought its cooperation in transforming India that awaits them with opportunities.

Fauji Calling review

Fauji Calling review

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Fauji Calling has a good idea, notes Joginder Tuteja.

MG Motor plans to launch affordable EVs shortly

MG Motor plans to launch affordable EVs shortly

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Hopes to launch full-size SUV MG Gloster by Diwali 2020, and have four products in the market in one-and-a-half years of its operations in India.

Amazon/Netflix or theatres? Movie business' dilemma

Amazon/Netflix or theatres? Movie business' dilemma

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'While OTTs are a reality, big film producers will prefer a theatrical release before a digital one.'

Indian festive demand for gold sluggish, discounts widen

Indian festive demand for gold sluggish, discounts widen

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Festive demand for gold in India got off to a tepid start, with local prices still at a heavy discount to the global benchmark, a bad sign for a period when buying is typically strong.

Justin Trudeau's best desi fashion moments

Justin Trudeau's best desi fashion moments

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Presenting the Canadian PM's best traditional looks.

After festive season boost, key economic indicators show declining signs

After festive season boost, key economic indicators show declining signs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Business Standard tracks pollution levels, goods ferried by the Indian Railways and consumer visits to various categories of places, in addition to power generation and traffic numbers to understand the fast-changing situation on the ground.

Nexus 5X, 6P to hit Indian shores by October

Nexus 5X, 6P to hit Indian shores by October

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The Nexus devices are available for pre-order on the Google Store in few countries, including the US, the UK, Ireland and Japan.

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

'You can't look at India with a single lens'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'India is a multifaceted place that resides in one country.' 'I always say that there are 1.3 billion Indias and everyone takes their own form and shape of the country.' A fascinating glimpse from Barkat: The Inspiration And Story Behind One Of The World's Largest Food Drives, Feed India.

Don't misinterpret: Jaishankar on PM's 'Trump Sarkar' remark

Don't misinterpret: Jaishankar on PM's 'Trump Sarkar' remark

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'We have a very nonpartisan (approach to domestics US politics). So, our sort of approach to whatever happens in this country is their politics, not our politics'

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster, Toyota Innova and Tata Hexa.

Total ban on crackers from midnight to Nov 30 in Delhi, NCR

Total ban on crackers from midnight to Nov 30 in Delhi, NCR

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

A bench of the NGT, headed by its chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, directed that the order will also apply to all cities and towns in the country where the average of ambient air quality during November (as per available data of last year) falls under 'poor' or worse category.

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Mukesh Ambani, who is in talks with Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco to sell one-fifth of his oil-to-chemicals business in India for $ 15 billion, said the two countries have all factors to drive growth - technology, young demography, and leadership.

These 6 Maruti cars will soon hit Indian roads

These 6 Maruti cars will soon hit Indian roads

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Maruti Suzuki will be launching 20 new products by 2020.

DiCaprio expresses concern over Delhi pollution

DiCaprio expresses concern over Delhi pollution

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The 45-year-old actor, a vocal advocate for a clean environment, on Monday shared a post by Extinction Rebellion, a global climate movement, on the social media site.

Ami Bera, only Indian-American in US Congress, wins tight race

Ami Bera, only Indian-American in US Congress, wins tight race

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The Indian-American Democrat edged out his competition Republic Doug Ose by a narrow margin of 1,432 votes to represent California's 7th Congressional District, reports Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa.

All you want to know about green crackers

All you want to know about green crackers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The non-viability of green crackers may pave the way for e-crackers.