News for 'Navratri'

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

After orange and white, Sukanya Verma paints these pages red with the fiery shade that's loved for its striking symbolism in Hindi movies.

Your churma reminded me... PM to Neeraj's mother

"Your churma reminded me..." PM to Neeraj's mother

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

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.

Share your favourite Navratri recipes with us!

Share your favourite Navratri recipes with us!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

What's YOUR favourite Navratri food? Tell us!

Women Drive Used-Car Boom

Women Drive Used-Car Boom

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

77 per cent of all transactions in the January-March 2025 period took place digitally, indicating continued preference for online car purchases.

COVID-19: No dandiya, garba this Navratri in Maharashtra

COVID-19: No dandiya, garba this Navratri in Maharashtra

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

As per the guidelines, the height of Goddess Durga idols installed by mandals (during Navratri) have been capped at four feet and household ones at two feet, and immersion procession, crowded affairs during normal times, have been disallowed.

No garba in Mumbai this Navratri, cap on idols' height

No garba in Mumbai this Navratri, cap on idols' height

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

For the second straight year, the popular festival will be celebrated under the long shadow of the pandemic.

Your Navratri pics: Ethnic all the way!

Your Navratri pics: Ethnic all the way!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Here are some interesting responses we received.

Gautam Gambhir Visits Maa Pitambara Temple

Gautam Gambhir Visits Maa Pitambara Temple

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

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.

Recipe: Shilpi's Kuttu Parathas

Recipe: Shilpi's Kuttu Parathas

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Parathas made from buckwheat, water chestnut flour and alu have a different texture, and an altogether unusual taste.

Your Navratri pics: Garba, traditions and more

Your Navratri pics: Garba, traditions and more

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.

Fasting or Feasting? Share your Navratri recipes

Fasting or Feasting? Share your Navratri recipes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

What's YOUR favourite Navratri food? Tell us!

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai celebrates Navratri

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai celebrates Navratri

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

As India celebrates Navratri (nine nights in Sanskrit) with great pomp and splendour, we bring you glimpses of festivities in Mumbai.

Navratri Fashion: The ULTIMATE style guide

Navratri Fashion: The ULTIMATE style guide

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Not just colours, flaunt your style with these simple fashion tips.

Modi pens garba song in tribute to Goddess Durga

Modi pens garba song in tribute to Goddess Durga

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared on X a garba song he wrote as a tribute to Goddess Durga.

Katha's Fashion Kahaniyaan!

Katha's Fashion Kahaniyaan!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

When it comes to fashion, Katha has just one mantra.

Oh! The glorious tradition of Navratri

Oh! The glorious tradition of Navratri

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'When they disappear -- and disappear they will -- they'll take with them some of the joyous vibrancy of our social fabric.' 'All we can do is enjoy them while they last,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Navratri pics: This Golu has an airport too!

Navratri pics: This Golu has an airport too!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Reader Savithri Yamijala from Bengaluru shared her Navratri pics.

Navratri rituals: Golu, Saraswati puja, Vidyarambham...

Navratri rituals: Golu, Saraswati puja, Vidyarambham...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Find out how Navratri is celebrated in different parts of Southern India.

Fasting recipes for Navratri. Share yours

Fasting recipes for Navratri. Share yours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

We bring you recipes for some of the commonly served snacks during Navratri.

March blow for retail auto sales, may face headwinds

March blow for retail auto sales, may face headwinds

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The only silver lining in March's performance -- which otherwise dragged down the financial year's momentum -- was a 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth compared to March of the previous year. This is largely due to incentives, festival-driven gains, and new launches.

Navratri Style: 10 Ways To Rock A Sari

Navratri Style: 10 Ways To Rock A Sari

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Feeling festive? These celebs will inspire you to try some desi fashion.

Navratri Style: 10 ways to wear PINK on Ashtami

Navratri Style: 10 ways to wear PINK on Ashtami

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Here's all the fashion inspiration you need for your Navratri dressing on Day 8.

Navratri Special: Deepika, Alia, Shraddha in WHITE

Navratri Special: Deepika, Alia, Shraddha in WHITE

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

This Navratri get inspired by celeb style!

Navratri pix: Adorable tots in festive revelry

Navratri pix: Adorable tots in festive revelry

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Rediff readers shared these cute pictures.

Navratri style lessons: How to wear ORANGE

Navratri style lessons: How to wear ORANGE

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Get inspired by these celeb and glam up your Navratri style.

Muslim convict celebrates Navratri in Bihar jail

Muslim convict celebrates Navratri in Bihar jail

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

A Muslim convict, who is serving life term in Bihar's Bhagalpur Jail, has been observing fast during Navratri. Mohammad Tanveer alias Langra, a convicted prisoner lodged in the central jail in Bhagalpur district, is religiously following Navratri rituals, according to Jail Superintendent Jitendra Kumar.

Top 10 healthy foods for Navratri

Top 10 healthy foods for Navratri

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Why starve while fasting when you can feast on these nutritious goodies?

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The recent stampede at New Delhi Railway station, which claimed the lives of at least 18 people, highlights a recurring issue in India: deadly stampedes. This tragedy is not an isolated incident, as numerous stampedes resulting in significant casualties have occurred over the years. This article explores some of the most devastating stampedes in India, including the deadly event at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj just a few weeks ago, the 2024 tragedy at a 'satsang' in Hathras, and the 2013 stampede during Navratri festivities in Madhya Pradesh.

Navratri fashion: Post your photos here!

Navratri fashion: Post your photos here!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The festival of dance and revelry is here and we want to see what you're wearing.

Radiant Riya!

Radiant Riya!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

She has been a fashion trendsetter -- remember the sky blue lehenga? -- right from her first song, Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi. She continues to notch hits with almost every outfit she wears.

How to wear WHITE this Navratri

How to wear WHITE this Navratri

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Let the celebs give you a fashion lesson or two on how to wear white on Day 5.

Navratri PHOTOS: Smashing fun at Garba

Navratri PHOTOS: Smashing fun at Garba

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

Navratri, which began on October 8, heralds the season of festivities in India.

Navratri recipes: Farali Pattice, Samo Rice and more

Navratri recipes: Farali Pattice, Samo Rice and more

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Jahnavi Patel shares three delicious Navratri recipes she learned from her mother Namrata Patel.

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Stir-fried yam is a treat.

Gujarat: Navratri in full swing

Gujarat: Navratri in full swing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Serial blasts in Ahmedabad, recoveries of crude bombs from Surat and terror threats have failed to prevent people from celebrating the ongoing nine-day Navratri festival.

Maha Kumbh horror: A look at major stampedes in India

Maha Kumbh horror: A look at major stampedes in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Here is a list of some of such major tragedies that have taken place in the country in recent years.

Vehicle retail sales in India sees 32% rise Y-o-Y in Oct: FADA

Vehicle retail sales in India sees 32% rise Y-o-Y in Oct: FADA

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The total vehicle retail sales in India witnessed a 32 per cent on-year rise in October to 28,32,944 units with all segments including two-wheelers and passenger vehicles registering strong growth, Federation of Automobile Dealers' Association (FADA) said on Wednesday. The total vehicle retail sales in October 2023 stood at 21,43,929 units, as per FADA. The strong growth in October this year was largely driven by the rural market, especially boosting two-wheeler and passenger vehicles sales, supported by increased Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops, FADA said.

Tips for diabetics who plan to fast during Navratri

Tips for diabetics who plan to fast during Navratri

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Follow these tips if you want to control your diabetes during Navratri.

10 ways to make heads turn this Navratri

10 ways to make heads turn this Navratri

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Follow these simple style tips and have all eyes just on you. Read on!

'Systematic pattern': India on attack on temples in B'desh

'Systematic pattern': India on attack on temples in B'desh

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The MEA has taken strong exception to the two reported incidents in Bangladesh.