Diwali: News
29 Oct 2022
GurugramGurugram: Sanitation workers continue strike, garbage piles up across city
Gurugram is facing a severe cleanliness crisis as sanitation workers have been on an indefinite strike, demanding regularization of their services, since October 19.
27 Oct 2022
Delhi Air PollutionDelhi's air quality poor post Diwali; respiratory illness, allergies spike
Despite being enveloped in smog, the air quality in Delhi NCR improved to 'poor' on Wednesday after dropping to the 'very poor' category after Diwali.
26 Oct 2022
Food5 simple tips to detox your body post-Diwali
After gorging on countless laddoos, barfis, jalebis, mouthwatering pakwans, and crispy fried snacks on Diwali, coming back to a healthy lifestyle might seem like a task.
25 Oct 2022
Arunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh: Fire guts 700 shops in Itanagar's oldest market
Over 700 shops went up in smoke when a fire broke out and spread uncontrollably at a market in Naharlagun, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, in the early hours of Tuesday.
25 Oct 2022
Air PollutionDiwali: Firecrackers choke Delhi as people flout ban; AQI worsens
Delhiites celebrated a noisy Diwali on Monday with no holds barred despite a ban on firecrackers in place, pushing the air quality from the "poor" to "very poor" category, as recorded by over 40 monitoring stations across the national capital on Tuesday morning.
24 Oct 2022
AyodhyaDeepotsav: Ayodhya creates new Guinness record by lighting 15.76L 'diyas'
The city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh has broken its own Guinness World Record by lighting over 15.76 lakh clay oil lamps on the eve of Diwali—the festival of lights!
24 Oct 2022
Narendra ModiPM Modi reaches Kargil to celebrate 9th Diwali with soldiers
Continuing with his annual tradition, PM Narendra Modi on Monday landed in Ladakh's Kargil—where the 1999 war with Pakistan was fought—to celebrate Diwali with soldiers.
24 Oct 2022
LifestyleDiwali 2022: Meaning, significance, rituals, and celebrations
The festival of lights is here!
22 Oct 2022
Madhya Pradesh15 laborers travelling home for Diwali die in bus-truck collision
At least 15 persons died and 40 others were injured after a bus ferrying them crashed into a stationary truck in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district.
21 Oct 2022
LifestyleDhanteras 2022: 5 things you should NOT buy
The festival of wealth and prosperity, Dhanteras, is to be celebrated on October 23.
21 Oct 2022
West Bengal5 traditional Diwali recipes from different Indian states
One of the most anticipated festivals of the country, Diwali is almost here and we are already getting all the festive vibes with lit-up streets and decorated homes.
20 Oct 2022
Lifestyle5 exciting games to enliven your Diwali party
Diwali is all about reuniting with friends and family, gorging on traditional sweets, making colorful rangolis, and lighting up your home with diyas.
20 Oct 2022
Food5 foods to prepare on Dhanteras to bring in luck
Celebrated before Diwali every year, Dhanteras marks the beginning of the festival of lights and people worship the gods of wealth and prosperity on this day.
20 Oct 2022
Personal FinanceDhanteras 2022: Skip gold jewelry and invest in these instead
Falling this year on October 23, Dhanteras is all about investing in certain items that are believed to bring good fortune, success, and protection.
19 Oct 2022
DelhiDelhi: 3-year jail term for dealing firecrackers, 6-month for bursting
With Diwali approaching, Delhi has banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of firecrackers apart from prohibiting bursting, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.
19 Oct 2022
FoodDiwali 2022: Tips to avoid weight gain during festivities
Diwali is almost here and so are the ways of gaining those unwanted extra kilos.
19 Oct 2022
FoodDiwali 2022: Feast guilt-free with these sugar-free mithai recipes
This Diwali, all we need is some sweetness without that sugar rush!
19 Oct 2022
Home DecorTime to deep clean and declutter your home before Diwali
Diwali, one of the most celebrated festivals in India, is just a few days away, and it is time to gorge on delicious sweets and reunite with family and friends.
19 Oct 2022
Box Office'Ram Setu' to 'Prince': Every movie releasing around Diwali 2022
In 2022, new movies are being released in droves and we also saw several stars like Aamir Khan and Kamal Haasan making their come-back to the big screens.
18 Oct 2022
LifestyleServe your guests these non-alcoholic drinks at your Diwali party
Cards, drinks, togetherness, and all that jazz!
18 Oct 2022
KolkataDiwali long weekend: 5 getaway options from Kolkata
This year, Diwali is bringing us a long weekend, which also happens to be the last of its kind in 2022.
18 Oct 2022
SkincareSkincare tips for that perfect Diwali glow
With Diwali just a week away, who doesn't want to flaunt glowing, radiant, and plump skin during the festivities?
18 Oct 2022
Tamil NaduChennai super boss gifts cars and bikes for Diwali
Dear bosses, are you reading this?
17 Oct 2022
SustainabilityDiwali 2022: Ways to celebrate an eco-friendly festival of lights
This festival of lights, let's go green and encourage the same.
17 Oct 2022
Travel And TourismDiwali long weekend: Travel to these 5 getaways from Bangalore
This year, Diwali is bringing us a long weekend of celebration.
16 Oct 2022
MumbaiDiwali long weekend: Visit these 5 getaways from Mumbai
The festival of lights isn't only bringing us happiness but also a long weekend!
14 Oct 2022
Home DecorGuide to organize a fun Diwali party at home
Diwali is around the corner and it is time to clean up your homes, and spruce up the space with twinkling lights and diyas.
14 Oct 2022
IndiaIndians spend big despite economic slowdown and inflation worries
It's economic gloom all around the world but in India. It seems that Indian consumers are unaffected by global economic slowdown or inflation.
14 Oct 2022
Home Decor5 Diwali gifting ideas to spoil your family with
Diwali, one of the most important festivals of the year, is just days away and it's time to deck up your homes with twinkling lights and ditch your diets to gorge on delicacies.
13 Oct 2022
DelhiDiwali Long Weekend: 5 short getaways from Delhi
The festival of lights is just around the corner and so is a long weekend!
13 Oct 2022
Home DecorInterior design trends to revamp your home this festive season
Now that India's largest festive is around the corner, it's time to revamp your homes and make sure it looks perfect to the t.
12 Oct 2022
Food5 finger food recipes for your Diwali party
Diwali is the most exciting festival of the year when homes light up with decorative lights and friends and family come together to celebrate the auspicious occasion.
12 Oct 2022
Fashion Tips5 outfit ideas for men to rock this Diwali
Diwali is almost here and we cannot keep calm. The festival of lights calls for flaunting your best outfits and standing out in the crowd.
11 Oct 2022
Food5 irresistible sweet recipes you must try this Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is around the corner. Besides its cultural significance, this auspicious occasion also calls for new clothes, home decor with multi-colored rangolis, and gorging on delicious sweets.
11 Oct 2022
Lifestyle5 useful corporate gifting ideas for Diwali
With just a few days left for Diwali, we are sure you are already planning the gifts to get for your family, friends, and colleagues.
10 Oct 2022
Fashion Tips5 stylish Diwali outfit ideas for women
Diwali is around the corner and it's the perfect time to dazzle by putting on your favorite outfits.
28 Sep 2022
Dearness AllowanceCabinet approves 4% DA hike for central government employees
In a significant move for central government employees, the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to hike the dearness allowance (DA) by 4%.
17 Sep 2022
Food5 easy, delicious phirni recipes to try at home
A classic slow-cooked Indian sweet pudding, phirni is made with basmati rice, milk, sugar, and nuts.
07 Sep 2022
DelhiDelhi: Firecracker ban to continue this Diwali, says environment minister
Delhi Government will continue its ban on firecrackers this Diwali as well, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.
16 Aug 2022
LifestyleRecipe of the day: How to prepare 'akhrot ka halwa'
Halwa is one of the most popular Indian desserts usually prepared with flour or semolina, milk, ghee, and dry fruits and sweetened with sugar or jaggery.