Overall automobile retail sales in India grew a modest 2.95 per cent in April this year to 22,87,952 units with completion of purchases by customers around Chaitra Navratri, Akshay Tritiya, Bengali New Year, Baisakhi and Vishu helping April end on a positive note, Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations said on Monday.
Navratri are the days to show off lehenga-cholis with the most striking prints and the finest embroidery that exists on this planet
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This is the first time when the civic body has asked for closure of meat shops during Navratri which is being observed from April 2-11.
Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
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Swiggy on Monday announced the launch of the 'Fasting Mode' feature that offers users the flexibility to pause food notifications whenever they observe a fast.
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Sooraj Pancholi, nostrils flaring and eyes twitching, tries to sell his character's steely resolve, but, sighs Mayur Sanap, the boy just can't act.
Raashii Khanna and Vikrant Massey celebrated the beginning of Navratri with Falguni Pathak.
Have some chatpata chaat is always fortifying.
The Royal Challenger's Bengaluru parade in celebration of the team's maiden Indian Premiere League win in 18 years turned into tragedy as at least 11 fans died and several were injured in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.
Rashmika goes red... Adah goes blue...Tripti's fusion fashion...
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What will you wear on the Nights of Dance and Revelry? Electric colours add coolness. The fashionable ab-baring route that most lehenga outfits are travelling on these days is clean and pretty.
Daisy drops Shah... Divya celebrates Navratri... Preity is pretty...
A special court in India has reserved its verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which killed six people and injured over 100. The trial began nearly 17 years after the bombing in the town of Malegaon, located in Maharashtra. The prosecution concluded its final arguments on Saturday, marking the end of the hearings. Seven individuals, including Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit and BJP leader Pragya Thakur, are facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The verdict is expected to be delivered on May 8th.
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'That is why an emotional appeal to the President.' 'There needs to be a strict law. The accused should be punished immediately.' 'All cases should be heard in fast-track courts.' 'In rural areas, women's cases are not even registered. There, political pressure stops them.' 'And if cases are not registered under political pressure, then their voices are completely silenced.'
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Eating after fasts is about lightly-prepared foods, like sauteed green banana sabzi.
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Temples across Maharashtra are increasingly adopting dress codes for visitors, urging devotees to wear modest and traditional attire. While temple trusts argue that these codes maintain sanctity, visitors have mixed reactions. The trend, which started with the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple in Mumbai, has spread to other temples, including those in Pune, Ratnagiri, and Ahilyanagar. The move has been welcomed by some, who believe it promotes respect and decorum within religious spaces. However, others argue that it is unnecessary and restrictive. Right-wing organizations are advocating for similar dress codes across all temples in Maharashtra, including prominent state-run temples like the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple.
The government, however, will allow collective prayers to Goddess Durga where number of people should not be more than 200.
Elaborate security arrangements were also made at the temples in view of the rush of pilgrims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to people on the beginning of Navratri and wished them happiness, peace and prosperity.
'Orange outfit, full swag, and ready to lead like a boss!'
Navratri is the time for music, folk dance and upwas food.
77 per cent of all transactions in the January-March 2025 period took place digitally, indicating continued preference for online car purchases.
Ayushmann Khurrana and Pashmina Roshan share some sizzling chemistry in their new Garba song Jachdi, which is out just in time for Navratri.
Vijesh Modi, senior sous chef, The Deltin, Daman shares his special Navratri recipe.
A look at how people are celebrating Navratri this year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's mother on Wednesday that the 'churma' prepared by her reminded him of his mother and turned him emotional.
Rajlaxmi Mahadeshwar shares her recipe.
After orange and white, Sukanya Verma paints these pages red with the fiery shade that's loved for its striking symbolism in Hindi movies.
Sukanya Verma looks at the colourful portrayal of this festival on the Bollywood screen.
Dressed in a yellow kurta and white pyjamas, the cricketer was escorted to the deity where he offered prayers and sought the deity's blessings on the second day of Shardiya Navratri.
