News for 'Indian Diwali'

Yuvraj secretly engaged to Bollywood starlet Hazel?

Yuvraj secretly engaged to Bollywood starlet Hazel?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

After multiple speculations about Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh and Bollywood actress Hazel Keech's dating scene, sources have confirmed that the couple has secretly got engaged in Bali on Wednesday.

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

The India that loves joint families AND Valentine's Day

The India that loves joint families AND Valentine's Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

We Indians simply cherry-pick those aspects of other cultures we like and reject what we consider unsuitable. Most of us recognise it as globalisation, says Kanika Datta.

Cricket fans in Dharamsala prefer IPL to ODIs?

Cricket fans in Dharamsala prefer IPL to ODIs?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Dharamsala may be a quiet town but its residents prefer the fast-paced Twenty20 version of cricket they often see in the Indian Premier League, with the lack of buzz ahead of the fourth One-day International between India and the West Indies to be played on Friday being a clear indicator.

Sensex likely to touch 24,000-mark in Samvat 2069

Sensex likely to touch 24,000-mark in Samvat 2069

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Samvat 2069, which will run till next Diwali, is likely to see smart gains in the Indian benchmark indices with the Sensex likely to surpass 20,000-mark and trade in the range of 22,000-24,000 zone over the next one year, say experts.

Bollywood gives you 9 lessons in History

Bollywood gives you 9 lessons in History

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

There will be as many as 9 historicals coming up in the next 15 months!

Ladakh face-off: 'Modi could lose public opinion'

Ladakh face-off: 'Modi could lose public opinion'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'The BJP has done the Uri surgical strikes, handled the Dokalam crisis and the Balakot strikes.' 'So if there is a de-escalation only at the diplomatic level and not resolving this issue of a colonel being killed, then it translates into public anger.'

Amid boycott call, Xiaomi sells 1 million phones in 18 days

Amid boycott call, Xiaomi sells 1 million phones in 18 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi, in an internal letter on Wednesday, announced that the company has sold one million smartphones in the first 18 days of this month in India, state-run China Daily reported.

From comfort to food: 4 amazing hotels

From comfort to food: 4 amazing hotels

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Nayantara Patel lists four hotels to visit for the fabulous food they serve.

Auto dealers upbeat on revival; see pick-up in festive sales

Auto dealers upbeat on revival; see pick-up in festive sales

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The optimism stems from benign fuel prices, adequate and well distributed rainfall and the recent measures announced by the government to boost liquidity at banks and NBFCs.

'You'll forget Jack Sparrow after watching Firangi'

'You'll forget Jack Sparrow after watching Firangi'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'Amitji called me after he watched the film and spoke for half an hour.' 'He said, "According to me, this is your best performance till date".' '"I feel like seeing the film two-three times just to watch your important scenes".' 'I was really thrilled.'

Voters approve of Modi's vision of Ram Rajya

Voters approve of Modi's vision of Ram Rajya

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

This is something that Modi's critics are reluctant to accept: He is the most popular leader that India has seen since Indira Gandhi, says Vir Sanghvi.

Telcos' low-cost tablet PCs may not suffice

Telcos' low-cost tablet PCs may not suffice

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Reliance Communications has launched a seven-inch tablet at Rs 13,000 per piece and Bharti Airtel's Beetel at Rs 8,000 a piece.

Banking, auto shares steal the show as Sensex gains 580 points

Banking, auto shares steal the show as Sensex gains 580 points

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Investor sentiment got a big push after Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped below the $73-mark to quote at a seven-month low of $72.65

Arnab walks out of Taloja jail after SC grants interim bail

Arnab walks out of Taloja jail after SC grants interim bail

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Goswami came out of the jail around 8.30 pm and waved to people assembled outside from the vehicle carrying him, and thanked the Supreme Court for granting him interim bail.

Special: Life is a rangoli

Special: Life is a rangoli

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

The transient nature of life is reflected in ancient Indian designs, says Sarita Sarvate.

Our site got more traffic than the Taj: Amazon

Our site got more traffic than the Taj: Amazon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Like its competitors, Amazon India, too, offered an 'Online Shopping Dhamaka' from September 21 to October 21, during which sellers offered deals and discounts on a host of products across categories on www.amazon.in.

EXCLUSIVE! Brit-Asian singer sings Tum Hi Ho for you!

EXCLUSIVE! Brit-Asian singer sings Tum Hi Ho for you!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

A half-Indian Chandrika Darbari is creating waves in the international music industry.

PHOTOS: Another knockout win for Vijender in pro boxing

PHOTOS: Another knockout win for Vijender in pro boxing

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh continued his sensational foray into professional boxing with a second successive knockout triumph, demolishing England's Dean Gillen in the first round itself in Dublin, on Saturday.

Obama's daughters to miss out on India trip

Obama's daughters to miss out on India trip

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

While First Lady Michelle will accompany Barack Obama during his India trip, school will prevent their daughters Sasha and Malia from visiting the country along with their parents.

Hockey captain Sreejesh fined for carry sports equipment by airline

Hockey captain Sreejesh fined for carry sports equipment by airline

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

An angry India hockey captain and goalkeeper P R Sreejesh on Tuesday vented his ire on airline career Air Asia which penalised him for excess baggage which included his sports equipment after he was returning from the Asian Champions Trophy.

Will Santa bring good news for India's real estate developers?

Will Santa bring good news for India's real estate developers?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Christmas is a perfect time for most NRIs to travel back to India and include property buying in their schedule. Ahmedabad, Kochi, Ludhiana and Chandigarh are some cities that witness generous investments from NRI investors.

Prices of TV, home appliances may go up from next month

Prices of TV, home appliances may go up from next month

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Panasonic India is set to increase the prices of its products by up to 7 per cent, while some others players have already increased it.

Why gambling, betting should be legalised in India

Why gambling, betting should be legalised in India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

If the gambling is legalised in a controlled manner in India, thousands of crores (billions) of rupees in black money involved in the illegal gambling activity currently could be made available to the legal economy.

E-Gold: The new, safe way to invest in gold

E-Gold: The new, safe way to invest in gold

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

e-Gold, a product launched by National Spot Exchange Limited has the ideal combination of both the forms -- physical and electronic gold. Here are some enticing reasons why you must buy e-Gold.

'I miss my Amma's sambar on Pongal'

'I miss my Amma's sambar on Pongal'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Indians who live away from home tells us how they are celebrating the winter harvest festival.

PM thanks people for showing maturity, patience after Ayodhya verdict

PM thanks people for showing maturity, patience after Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

He also said that after the "historic verdict", the country has moved ahead on a new path, with a new resolve.

The brave Indian doctor who treated Ebola in Africa

The brave Indian doctor who treated Ebola in Africa

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Dr Kalyani Gomathinayagam, a young Indian doctor who volunteered to spend four weeks in west Africa helping those suffering and dying of Ebola, speaks to Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com why she took on an assignment many would shy away from.

Ajit Jogi: 'I will be the King, not the kingmaker'

Ajit Jogi: 'I will be the King, not the kingmaker'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

'Raman Singh will certainly be defeated by the alliance we have created," says Chhattisgarh's first chief minister Ajit Jogi.

How India shopped online this festive season

How India shopped online this festive season

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

What sold the most this year? Beauty, toys and baby care, sports and fitness, television and large appliances, followed by fashion, says T E Narasimhan.

Another MSG? PM Modi to address Diaspora in Australia

Another MSG? PM Modi to address Diaspora in Australia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Preparations are in full swing in Australia to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will address a huge gathering of the Indian diaspora in Sydney on November 17, which may recreate the Madison Square moment.

A rickshaw ride for Mr President

A rickshaw ride for Mr President

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

A list of dares for Mrs and Mr Obamaji

Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM

Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Manohar Lal Khattar took oath as Haryana chief minister for the second time on Sunday and will lead the Bharatiya Janata Party-Jannayak Janta Party coalition government in the state. JJP leader Dushyant Chautala took oath as the deputy chief minister.

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

A realistic assessment will tell us that not much has changed between India and Pakistan; the relationship remains as fraught as before with little prospect of reconciliation, notes Ajai Shukla.

PHOTOS: Delhi chokes on thick smog

PHOTOS: Delhi chokes on thick smog

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Pollution levels spiked to severe levels in Delhi with thick haze blanketing the city on Tuesday, reducing visibility drastically and affecting flights and trains, prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to describe the national capital as a "gas chamber".

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action.

Govt likely to launch 3 gold schemes on Nov 5

Govt likely to launch 3 gold schemes on Nov 5

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The RBI has issued guidelines and the government has notified it.

Small towns drive India's e-commerce

Small towns drive India's e-commerce

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

According to eBay, the percentage of transactions during the festival season declined marginally in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai.

No relief from pollution, thick smog grapples Delhi

No relief from pollution, thick smog grapples Delhi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

With seasonal crop residue burning, coupled with vehicle emissions, calm winds and low temperatures persisting for some time, the thick layer of toxic smog has hovered over the national capital.

Check out the 10 most popular cars in India

Check out the 10 most popular cars in India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Here is a low down on the most searched cars in the A and A2 segments in the month of October.