Diwali: News

09 Oct 2019

Lifestyle

Top five events happening in Delhi in October

October is a month one just can't spend staying home.

09 Oct 2019

Prakash Javadekar

Diwali gift for government employees, Dearness Allowance increased by 5%

Diwali has come early for lakhs of central government employees as the Centre on Wednesday announced that their Dearness Allowance will be increased by 5%.

08 Oct 2019

India

Here's how you can decorate your home during festive season

The festive season is upon us.

11 Apr 2019

Sony

Sony PS4, PS VR, controllers, games on discount: Details here

Japanese electronics giant Sony is gearing up to offer huge discounts on a range of its products, including PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation VR (PS VR), controllers, and a bunch of games.

01 Jan 2019

India

Here is the list of all long weekends of 2019

2018 has ended and we can't believe how time went away in a blink.

29 Dec 2018

Delhi Police

'Ensure implementation of SC order on fire crackers on NY'

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has directed the Delhi Police to ensure the apex court order on burning firecrackers is complied with on New Year.

29 Dec 2018

Donald Trump

#ThatWas2018: From toilet-paper to denying climate-change, Trump was the newsmaker

US President Donald Trump is known for his unintentional funny antics.

10 Dec 2018

Neha Kakkar

Has Neha Kakkar called it quits with beau Himansh Kohli?

Indian Idol 10 judge Neha Kakkar's relationship with Himansh Kohli has been one of the most adorable love stories in the industry.

07 Dec 2018

West Bengal

Unoffended Right Indian: Why should you not ignore him?

Argumentative yet docile, intelligent yet quiet, inquisitive yet accepting - this is your 'Unoffended Right Indian.'

28 Nov 2018

West Bengal

Kolkatans, you are breathing poison! November air worse than Delhi's

When it comes to air pollution in Indian cities, we tend to associate it with Delhi, most of the times.

14 Nov 2018

Donald Trump

Wish Hindus on Ramadan: Trump's Diwali-wish excludes Hindus, starts trollfest

For someone who resides in White House, and is unarguably one of the most powerful people on earth, Donald Trump really loves giving fodder to his critics.

14 Nov 2018

Donald Trump

Trump tweets about Diwali celebrations, forgets to mention 'Hindus'

US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at a White House ceremony but surprisingly omitted the word 'Hindus', the largest community in the world that celebrates the festival of lights, in his tweets, drawing severe criticism from netizens.

13 Nov 2018

Mumbai

Diwali dhamaka: Mumbai fire brigade received 50 mishap calls

The Mumbai fire brigade got 50 calls of mishaps in five days during the Diwali festival last week, due to the bursting of firecrackers, an official has said.

11 Nov 2018

Aamir Khan

#ThugsOfHindostan: Aamir-starrer enters Rs. 100 crore club despite negative reviews

Aamir Khan's 'Thugs Of Hindostan' created a surprising history at the box office on its day of release.

10 Nov 2018

Alia Bhatt

Video shows drunk Sanjay Dutt abusing journalists at his Diwali-party

Come Diwali season and photojournalists of Bollywood have to work harder and longer. The stars throw extravagant parties, which start late and continue till wee hours of the morning.

09 Nov 2018

Aamir Khan

#ThugsOfHindostan: Aamir-starrer smashes all records with historic opening

"Everything I touch turns to gold". This quote fits Aamir Khan perfectly who is known for delivering hits at the box office.

Diwali triggers fire: Authorities get 300 calls; two children killed

Authorities responded to over 300 calls about fire-incidents, triggered by firecrackers and LPG cylinder blast among others, on Diwali night in Delhi, including an incident in which two children were killed and two others were injured.

08 Nov 2018

Uttar Pradesh

UP: Youth 'jokingly' lights bomb in three-year-old's mouth

Celebrations of Diwali turned sour for a three-year-old and her family in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh after a boy lit a sutli bomb (popular firecracker) in her mouth.

Post-Diwali morning: Delhi's air quality worst this year, as expected

Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the year the morning after Diwali, as the pollution level entered "severe-plus emergency" category, due to rampant bursting of toxic firecrackers, authorities said today.

08 Nov 2018

India

#HealthBytes: 5 detox tips to follow post Diwali festivities

Among other things, Diwali is a festival of delectable dishes and sweets. And dietary restrictions, for once, can be done away with.

08 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli

Sonali Bendre shares 'unconventional' Diwali pics; celebs enjoy festival

Bollywood celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, with a lot of fervor and enthusiasm.

08 Nov 2018

Donald Trump

Diwali a special opportunity to reflect on Indo-US friendship: Trump

Greeting people on the occasion of Diwali, US President Donald Trump said the festival of lights is a special opportunity to reflect on the bond of friendship between India and US.

Smog engulfs Delhi as SC-order on crackers flouted, air-quality 'hazardous'

The morning after Diwali, Delhi woke up to a thick smog with the air quality being termed 'hazardous'.

07 Nov 2018

India

#HappyDiwali: India thanks UN for releasing special Diwali stamp set

On Wednesday, India thanked the United Nations (UN) Postal Administration for special stamps it had issued earlier to commemorate Diwali.

07 Nov 2018

South Korea

Korean First Lady wearing saree for Diwali delights Ayodhya people

Draped in an elegant saree, South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook soaked in Diwali festivities in Ayodhya much to the delight of the people of the pilgrim town.

07 Nov 2018

Reliance Jio

Jio Diwali offers: JioPhone 2 sale, 100% cashbacks and more

To mark Diwali, Reliance Jio is offering a bunch of special festive offers to its customers, including cashbacks and special plans.

07 Nov 2018

London

London: Kali Puja in Croydon marks annual Diwali festivities

A first-of-its-kind Kali Puja in the south London suburb of Croydon today set a new tradition as part of the city's annual Diwali festivities.

07 Nov 2018

Narendra Modi

PM Modi visits Kedarnath; will spend Diwali with jawans

Like every other year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend this Diwali with Indian Army jawans.

07 Nov 2018

India

Diwali 2018: Prominence of the 5 days of Diwali, explained

We Indians inherently have a thing for festivals and celebrations.

07 Nov 2018

WhatsApp

How to download Diwali Stickers on WhatsApp

We have two amazing reasons for you to be excited.

06 Nov 2018

Deepika Padukone

'Simmba': Rohit Shetty plans special Diwali surprise for Ranveer-Sara

Rohit Shetty is often known as actor's favorite director who takes extra care of his cast and crew members.

06 Nov 2018

Narendra Modi

Diwali: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Kedarnath tomorrow

PM Narendra Modi will visit Kedarnath tomorrow on the occasion of Diwali to offer prayers at the Himalayan shrine and review Kedarpuri reconstruction projects.

06 Nov 2018

Delhi

Delhi: Gambling racket busted in Rajouri Garden, 100 arrested

Ahead of Diwali, about 100 people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a gambling racket that was busted in Vishal Enclave area of Rajouri Garden in West Delhi, police said today.

06 Nov 2018

Air Quality Index

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' ahead of Diwali

Delhi's air quality was recorded in 'very poor' category today as the wind continued to blow from regions where there is rampant stubble burning, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.

06 Nov 2018

Lucknow Metro

Lucknow Metro to run from 6AM to 7PM on Diwali

On the occasion of Diwali, Metro services in Lucknow will be available for passengers from 6AM to 7PM, Metro officials said today.

06 Nov 2018

Andhra Pradesh

Real Diwali when misrule of NDA government ends: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today said it would be a real Diwali for the country when the 'misrule' of the NDA government ends at the Center.

On Diwali, Delhi Metro to run till 10 pm only

Metro services will be available till 10 pm on Diwali from terminal stations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said yesterday.

05 Nov 2018

India

Diwali Pollution: 'Green crackers' to the rescue?

Let's be honest here- we Indians are a bit strange.

05 Nov 2018

X

#GoLocal: HP's Diwali advertisement is making people cry and smile

With Diwali just around the corner, brands are tapping on the festive flavor with advertisements of all kinds taking over media.

05 Nov 2018

Reliance Jio

BSNL launches two new long-term prepaid plans as Diwali offer

BSNL has announced its Diwali Mahadhamaka offer under which two new prepaid plans, each with a validity of 365 days, have been launched.