News for 'Indian Diwali'

'PM was so emotional'

'PM was so emotional'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'He couldn't hold himself from chanting 'Siyavar Ramchandra ki Jai'.'

Galwan violence: Kolkata's Chinese wary of 1962 rerun

Galwan violence: Kolkata's Chinese wary of 1962 rerun

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The Chinese community in the city is one of the largest in the country and is apprehensive that the escalation of the conflict between the two Asian giants would hamper their lives and livelihood.

The new, safe way to invest this Dhanteras

The new, safe way to invest this Dhanteras

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

This Dhanteras, try a newer way to invest in those precious metals, without having to worry about its safety.

Recipe: How to make besan ladoos

Recipe: How to make besan ladoos

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

One of the most popular Indian sweets, the besan laddoo is an ideal treat for any festive occasion.

Auto sales in December saw double-digit rise

Auto sales in December saw double-digit rise

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The growth momentum that started during the festival season is likely to sustain in the new year, reports Arindam Majumder.

Delhi T20I: Team India to battle it out against Bangladesh in toxic air

Delhi T20I: Team India to battle it out against Bangladesh in toxic air

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The teams are ready to battle it out and with no established name figuring in India's bowling department

Trolls call Masaba names on Twitter, she takes them down in style

Trolls call Masaba names on Twitter, she takes them down in style

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The episode occurred when she took a supportive stand on the Delhi firecrackers ban.

Defeat Pakistan's Strategy To Destabilise J&K

Defeat Pakistan's Strategy To Destabilise J&K

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Terrorism has to be fought at its root of origination. Today we are just removing cobwebs but not killing the spider, asserts counter-insurgency expert Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

DC Avanti: A Ferrari rival for just Rs 30 lakh

DC Avanti: A Ferrari rival for just Rs 30 lakh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Dilip Chhabria's sports car is set to be launched this Diwali; first year's production already sold out

The Dangerous Ploy of Poll Freebies

The Dangerous Ploy of Poll Freebies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The culture of freebies burdens coming generations with the huge bill for the flagrant abuse of power by preceding governments, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Reliance Retail raises another Rs 5,512.5 crore

Reliance Retail raises another Rs 5,512.5 crore

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, run by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, on Tuesday raised Rs 5,512.50 crore from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), taking the total fundraise to Rs 37,710 crore in less than four weeks.

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Pics: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wears veshti, cooks Pongal, wins hearts

Pics: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wears veshti, cooks Pongal, wins hearts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Is he the coolest world leader we have?

FMCG companies ride the festive boom

FMCG companies ride the festive boom

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Chocolate majors, home and surface cleaning companies, beauty brands say that business has been brisk this festive season.

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

People have developed a fatalistic attitude where they believe that anything can happen. They think, 'there's no medicine, no beds in the hospitals, what are we alive for?' And when you get that kind of an attitude, you stop taking precautions

'After UP results, I doubt if the Indian voter is smart'

'After UP results, I doubt if the Indian voter is smart'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'We worked hard, brought a very positive manifesto saying this is what we have done and this is what we will do.' 'But people liked something else.' 'They didn't like expressways, they want a bullet train.' 'I have realised that in a democracy, the poor doesn't know what they want.'

Govt assessing impact of 2nd COVID wave for possible stimulus

Govt assessing impact of 2nd COVID wave for possible stimulus

Rediff.com25 May 2021

With the world's worst outbreak of COVID pandemic stalling a nascent economic recovery, the government has begun assessing the impact of the second wave of infections on different sectors and may look at providing support at an appropriate time to segments requiring fiscal help. Some of the economic indicators, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections, still provide confidence and incoming data will throw some more light on the state of the economy, sources said. Services sectors like hospitality, tourism and aviation which had just started recovering were hit hard by the second wave of COVID, the sources said, adding these segments might need some support on an urgent basis from the government.

'We don't wait for Santa Claus. We become somebody else's Santa'

'We don't wait for Santa Claus. We become somebody else's Santa'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

'When you go under a flyover in Mumbai at night, you will see many underprivileged people sleeping there. You get the best smiles when you distribute gifts, food packets or blankets.' Actor Karan Wahi's noble cause.

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nearly 92% of the 250-mn smartphones run on Android.

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Asserting that organ donation is an important issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Tamil Nadu for their leading endeavours in this regard while praising the other states for their initiatives towards the cause.

Markets may bring more cheer this Samvat

Markets may bring more cheer this Samvat

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Experts believe there are more such decisions in the offing, which along with a recovery in economic growth and India Inc.

Government to issue OROP notification after Bihar polls, says Parrikar

Government to issue OROP notification after Bihar polls, says Parrikar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Over 100 ex-servicemen have signed the petition asking for early implementation of OROP without any dilution.

7th Pay Panel: How much salary will Indian bureaucrats draw?

7th Pay Panel: How much salary will Indian bureaucrats draw?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

While still not as drool-worthy as their private sector counterparts, the hike is quite hefty, and across segments

Peeved Piramal says will quit race for DHFL over Adani's 11th-hour bid

Peeved Piramal says will quit race for DHFL over Adani's 11th-hour bid

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Adani, which had earlier bid only for the wholesale book, now want all of DHFL's assets and has pipped both Oaktree and Piramal by bidding higher than each of them.

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

India captain Rohit Sharma assured BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly that his team is ready to play Sunday's opening T20 International against Bangladesh despite growing concerns about severe air pollution.

Billion-dollar online sale ends, war of words begins

Billion-dollar online sale ends, war of words begins

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

While the first half of the year saw India's e-commerce market shrinking, the success of Diwali sales will boost the sector beyond last year's benchmark

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

At least two of them - Lava and Micromax - are arming themselves against the Chinese rivals which made them insignificant in the local market over the past few years.

This time for iPhone 6, Indians queue up at midnight

This time for iPhone 6, Indians queue up at midnight

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

At Gurgaon's Cyberhub, Starbucks had taken special permission to keep its outlet open till late night as consumers queued for the iPhone sale to begin.

Look who's going SOLO!

Look who's going SOLO!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at Bollywood's ladies, where they will be calling the shots in their films.

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

A traumatic medical emergency drove physician Dr Devi, of General Hospital soap fame, to run for public office in New York.

Xiaomi unveils 'Mi Smart Upgrade'

Xiaomi unveils 'Mi Smart Upgrade'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

This programme will offer Xiaomi phone users up to 70 per cent of the value on their old device when they upgrade to newer Redmi or Mi smartphones.

Arunachal CM drives ATV along Indo-China border

Arunachal CM drives ATV along Indo-China border

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Along with Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Pema Khandu undertook a 107-km all-terrain vehicle ride from PTSO Lake to Mago village in Tawang district along the Indo-China border.

ISL: Chennaiyin open account after draw with Mumbai City

ISL: Chennaiyin open account after draw with Mumbai City

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Two-time champion Chennaiyin FC opened its account in ISL-6 with a goalless draw against Mumbai City FC in its first home game of the season at the Nehru stadium, in Chennai, on Sunday.

India's e-tail sees 3-fold growth in a year

India's e-tail sees 3-fold growth in a year

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Amazon has seen its India sales growing four times this year.

Delhi's air quality oscillating between 'poor' and 'very poor'

Delhi's air quality oscillating between 'poor' and 'very poor'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

According to SAFAR, both stubble burning in surrounding states of Delhi and firecrackers are causing deterioration of air quality in the national capital.

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

With folded hands, PM Modi urges caution during festivities

With folded hands, PM Modi urges caution during festivities

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The PM said the government is making all efforts to ensure that a vaccine, whenever it is launched, reaches every Indian.

There may not be a second Covid peak in India: Experts

There may not be a second Covid peak in India: Experts

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The comments come as the country's COVID-19 caseload surpassed the one crore mark, though the number of daily cases and daily fatalities have been continuously coming down.

Why PETA is upset with Priyanka-Nick's wedding

Why PETA is upset with Priyanka-Nick's wedding

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

They congratulated the couple, but slammed them for animal abuse at the wedding.

Figure out Rohit Sharma's sensational 209 at Bangalore!

Figure out Rohit Sharma's sensational 209 at Bangalore!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

India's Rohit Sharma guided Indians to celebrate Diwali in an eco-friendly manner!