'Happy Onam to all Malayali friends .. specially to my friend @sreesanth36'
Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.
It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'
The lead pair looks good on screen. But each time they look lovingly into each other's eyes, the viewer's eye wanders over to the gorgeous landscape, observes Deepa Gahlot.
After a subdued first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26), banks are now betting big on the festive season, rolling out attractive loan offers to boost credit growth in the second half of the current financial year (H2FY26) - a trend likely to be further accentuated by the second-order effects of the good services tax (GST) cuts.
Indian cricketers took to Twitter to wish the country and everyone on the joyous occasion.
Kerala is likely to witness all-time high liquor sales this Onam, the harvest festival, with the season already reporting a 30 per cent hike. According to the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BevCo), the first few days of this Onam season have set the tone for record sales. "During last year's Onam season, our sales were around Rs 561 crore. This year, we expect it to be over Rs 700 crore," said Yogesh Gupta, chairman and managing director, BevCo.
This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.
Ever wondered what the items in the traditional Onam Sadhya are? We'll help you out.
Try out this sweet and tangy Kerala-style raita. Want to share your recipe? Write to us!
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Rediff readers share their fondest Onam memories and photographs.
These Kerala-style accompaniments will add a pop of colour and an authentic touch to your Onam spread.
Rediff.com readers tell us how they celebrated the festival.
Manufacturers of passenger vehicles (PVs) in the first half of the calendar year (2025) reported a modest 0.5 per cent year-on-year increase in wholesale dispatches, while retail sales grew 2.5 per cent for the same period, reflecting a calibrated approach by automakers amid elevated dealership inventories and cautious consumer sentiment. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam), dispatches rose marginally to 2.16 million units, up from 2.15 million units a year earlier.
As Kerala gets into the festive mood, police are maintaining tight vigil with the army receiving information that there may be a terror attack in southern parts of the country.
How to look gorgeous this Onam without compromising on the festive spirit.
Onam is here and so are the tasty preparations. Manjula Nair shares a traditional yoghurt and coconut based recipe from her mother's kitchen.
Rediff.com readers tell us how they celebrate the festival.
Share your photos and tell us how you are enjoying the festival.
Rediff.com readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.
Three tasty coconut-based vegetable recipes for your Onam Sadya.
Treat yourself to this traditional preparation of mixed veggies cooked in spicy coconut gravy.
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Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon.
Rediff reader Shebin Shukkoor from Trivandrum, Kerala sent us this recipe. Share yours!
We'd asked you, dear readers, to share your Onam pics.Presenting the best ones we received from you.
As we wish our readers a very Happy Onam, we also share a few traditional delicacies sure to make the day a special one!
Dulquer may be good looking but how long can you watch him with a cigarette in his mouth, giving that deadpan expression, wonders Divya Nair.
Kerala pumpkin curry has to be the best way to eat kadu. And ever tried an imli-ginger relish?
Heard of Onam Sadhya? The traditional harvest festival of Kerala is incomplete without feasting on Sambhar, Avail, Oalan, Kootu and Paysam.
Heard of Onam Sadhya? The traditional harvest festival of Kerala is incomplete without feasting on Sambhar, Avail, Oalan, Kootu and Paysam.
He did not like the first ticket he chose, so he opted for a different one which turned out to be a winner, he said.
'I'm not dismissing the anger that drives people to stomp on the enemy's flag. 'In times of collective grief and rage, that kind of expression is understandable, especially in the age of viral content. 'But must I do it too?' asks Nikhil Narayanan.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said Shah must immediately apologise to the people of Kerala.
Five big Mayalam films are going to release on the eve of Onam.
Jayasurya's Onam release is Oru Black & White Kudumbam directed by Shyju Anthikkad. Bhama and Vinayaprasad play the female leads and Kalabhavan Mani is Jayasurya's father.
Legendary cricketer and co-owner of Indian Super League football club Kerala Blasters, Sachin Tendulkar wished everyone on the auspicious day of Onam.
Readers share their pictures and tell us how they celebrate Onam. You can send yours too.
