As the number of cases crossed 2,56,000 with more than 7,100 fatalities, according to Union health ministry figures, and the country made a calibrated exit from the lockdown in non-containment zones, shop shutters in many malls went up for the first time since March 25 but the sprawling retail places were eerily empty.
Jersey is a sweet little drama that hits a home run on the strength of its heart and hero, applauds Sukanya Verma.
The colonies of Bhajanpura and Chand Bagh, which are divided by just a main road, are now standing divided on views of each other after the violence in northeast Delhi over the past three days that has claimed over 24 lives so far.
Forty-seven doctors at government-run Sion hospital here today fell sick after eating sweets during the Independence Day celebration.
In the late 1990s, Japanese electronics brand Aiwa tied up with a maverick entrepreneur, Kabir Mulchandani, to sell its consumer electronic products. Founder of Baron International, Mulchandani, all of 26 at that time, had already disrupted the television market through a tie-up with another Japanese player, Akai. With a strategy that relied on heavy discounts, exchange offers and freebies, Akai was selling in huge volumes.
As part of our everyday series on Diwali, here are some traditional South Indian recipes you can try at home.
Share your crazy, fun pictures with friend/s along with a message for him/her.
Ghar Waapsi is strewn in pithy wit. And believable scenes of pyaar and takraar, observes Sukanya Verma.
At the Ghazipur border, they huddled close together, only some with masks -- aware of the coronavirus threat that had led to an unprecedented 21-day lockdown of the country and taken away their jobs, but helpless to do anything about combating the infection.
'After living in the US for over three decades, where I would spend Diwali nights with close friends and eat Indian meals, I have recently started to return home during the festival. But none of that old Diwali exists for me.'
Don't blame us if you go into food coma after reading this!
In her next entry, Divya Nair shares her bitter-sweet experience of shopping for the wedding saree and why she disapproves the age-old tradition of binge buying.
'The current financial year will see the full impact of this crisis, and we will start seeing the recovery in the next financial year.'
The accused was admitted to hospital with multiple injuries, where he succumbed.
India's good fortune, experts in the US feel, is not the result of a fundamentally strong economy, but because it is the best of a bad set of options.
What makes Daulat ki Chaat so freaking good? Geetanjali Krishna finds out!
The migrants said that they prefer trucks and tempos to go back to their native places as the trucks drop them close to their villages, while buses drop them only till the state border, from where they have to find another mode of transport to reach home.
Do you like besan ka laddoo or crispy gujiyas and chaklis?
The buzz in the markets in predictable. From lights to fireworks to sweets to flowers, people across the country are gearing up for Diwali.
A tiny Scottish island has been rocked by its first crime in about five decades -- a theft from its only shop.
Rajesh Karkera journeys in monsoon rains and through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.
India is ready, after battling the pandemic for two years, to travel once again.
Rahul Gandhi treated teachers from Kanyakumari to a 'special Delhi dinner' and won their hearts.
Crab and pineapple are the hero ingredients in this comforting noodle soup.
'For me, Diwali is all about sweets and shopping, spreading love and being with family and close friends.'
The incident took place in Vile Parle (West) area, where Mahadik is seen clearly on CCTV footage assaulting Chetan Geveriya (28), who works at Trupti Sweet and Farsan Mart on DJ Road, with a bamboo stick.
The Canadian fashion model has spoken about her favourite food, childhood treats and growing up years.
'I was heartbroken, reeling from the sadness that came with the realisation that I would never working with him again.'
Men and women, young, old all came together to save lives where they could and provide succour -- some by providing food, while others provided medicines and a shoulder to cry on.
This Dhanteras, try a newer way to invest in those precious metals, without having to worry about its safety.
'It is an amazing start to a lifetime of togetherness.'
'Having consumed thousands of the sickly sweet chenna globes of varying textures over the years, I must demur,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.
The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves
A month ago, on March 25, Floyd Cardoz, chef extraordinaire, passed into the ages, a victim of coronavirus. Ranjita Ganesan remembers the culinary genius.
It is about prayers and piety, but also about food and festivity.
Jitender Soni gives us a glimpse into the fascinating city.
'In 2015 after fighting in the same card as Vijender Singh, I was flying and thought my life is made.' 'But I fell flat. I didn't get any fights after that.' It was heartbreaking.' 'I don't want to go through that again.' 'Therefore, I will fight and go to office the next day.'
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, eminent personalities, politicians described Lata Mangeshkar as the "nightingale of the subcontinent"
Let Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary inspire you to create some delicious, homemade mithai or sweetmeats for Holi.
Shifra Menezes lists out a few fun decoration ideas to user in the festival of lights.
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