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07 Nov 2018
LondonLondon: 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
TwitterPM 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
IndiaDiwali 2018: Prominence of the 5 days of Diwali, explained
We Indians inherently have a thing for festivals and celebrations.
07 Nov 2018
WhatsAppHow to download Diwali Stickers on WhatsApp
We have two amazing reasons for you to be excited.
06 Nov 2018
Virat KohliIndia beat West Indies in 2nd T20I: Here're records broken
Rohit Sharma (111*) made sure the fans got the best Diwali gift as he slammed his fourth T20I ton and helped India win the second match against West Indies.
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 ModiDiwali: 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
DelhiDelhi: 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 IndexDelhi'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 MetroLucknow 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 PradeshReal 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.
06 Nov 2018
Delhi Metro Rail CorporationOn 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
IndiaDiwali Pollution: 'Green crackers' to the rescue?
Let's be honest here- we Indians are a bit strange.
05 Nov 2018
Twitter#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 JioBSNL 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.
05 Nov 2018
IndiaAmid communal-tension, Diwali in South Africa hailed as social-cohesion exercise
The 20th edition of the annual Diwali Festival in Durban has been hailed as a major social-cohesion exercise in a city that is bedevilled by tensions between the large Indian community in South Africa and the indigenous Zulus.
05 Nov 2018
World Health OrganizationDelhi: Air pollution breaches 'hazardous' category, PM10 at 900-mark
After a brief respite on Sunday, thick smog descended on Delhi-NCR on Monday, with air pollution levels crossing the hazardous category.
04 Nov 2018
FlipkartAmazon, Flipkart Diwali Sale: Top 5 smartphones under Rs. 40,000
Both Flipkart and Amazon are currently hosting their Diwali festive sales with thousands of products being offered at upto 80% discount.
04 Nov 2018
Karan JoharYou can't miss these pictures from SRK's 'starry' Diwali bash
Diwali is around the corner and the celebrations of this festival of lights have already begun in Bollywood.
03 Nov 2018
India#HealthBytes: 6 tips to stay safe from Diwali pollution
With Diwali just a couple of days to go, excitement and smiles are all around.
02 Nov 2018
IndiaIndian Railways introduces 78 special trains for festive-season: Details here
With Diwali and Chhath just a few days away, Northern Railways has introduced 78 special trains, in order to manage extra rush during the festive season.
02 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDiwali: Tamil Nadu gets 6-7am, 7-8pm slots for bursting crackers
In line with the Supreme Court's direction, Tamil Nadu government said today that people in the state would be allowed to burst firecrackers between 6-7am and 7-8pm on Diwali.
02 Nov 2018
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Confused over SC order, firecrackers sellers shut shops voluntarily
Ahead of Diwali, dealers have decided to voluntarily shut their firecrackers shops in Old Delhi as they are confused about the Supreme Court order.
31 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court's Diwali dhamaka: Orders only 'green crackers' for Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court today clarified that firecrackers other than green crackers will not be sold in the Delhi-NCR region this Diwali and other festivals.
31 Oct 2018
BusinessGold strikes at Rs. 32,650/10g, touches nearly six-year high
Gold prices rallied for the second consecutive session today, rising by Rs. 30 to touch a nearly six-year high of Rs. 32,650/10g amid increased festive demand.
30 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC timings for bursting firecrackers in TN, Puducherry to change
The Supreme Court today modified its order of fixing a slot of 8 pm to 10 pm for bursting firecrackers on Diwali.
29 Oct 2018
Kapil SharmaKapil Sharma's show to go on air on November 25?
Ever since Kapil Sharma has announced his comeback, his fans have been eagerly waiting for his new show - the second season of 'The Kapil Sharma Show'.
28 Oct 2018
Lucknow#TooManyEmotions: 'Proud' Constable-father salutes his IPS-son, says work comes first
When Anoop Kumar Singh took charge of Lucknow as SP on Saturday, among the ones saluting him was his father Janardan Singh, a constable posted at Vibhuti Khand police station.
28 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaFor fireworks after 10: Durex's take on SC-order is creative
The Supreme Court's order, earlier this week, which capped burning crackers in Diwali for only two hours prompted many responses, but the one by Durex takes the cake.
28 Oct 2018
IndiaPre-Dhanteras high prices, cash crunch take sheen off gold
Gold is likely to lose its sheen this 'Dhanteras' due to liquidity crunch amidst rising prices and other investment options.
26 Oct 2018
India#HealthBytes: Tips to stay healthy during festive season
One of the most typical things about our festivals is the delicious food and mouth-watering desserts.
26 Oct 2018
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways bookings: How to book General tickets online
To save passengers the hassle of standing in long queues and waiting for their turn to get a General ticket from ticket counters, the Indian Railways had launched the UTS mobile app.
25 Oct 2018
SuratSavji Dholakia strikes again; gives away 600 cars to employees
Surat-based diamond merchant Savji Dholakia, known for his extravagant generosity, has struck again!
24 Oct 2018
HoustonUS: Thousands attend spectacular Dussehra-Diwali festival event in Houston
Thousands of Indian-Americans gathered for a spectacular annual Dussehra-Diwali festival event in Houston, US.
24 Oct 2018
Kapil SharmaHere's why Kapil Sharma's new show got postponed
Renowned comedian Kapil Sharma's fans were in for a treat after he had announced his much-awaited small-screen comeback.
23 Oct 2018
West BengalWB Pollution Control Board welcomes SC verdict on firecrackers
The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's order which permitted the sale and manufacture of low emission "green" firecrackers countrywide but fixed a two-hour time period from 8pm to 10pm for bursting them on Diwali and other festivals.
23 Oct 2018
IndiaSC refuses complete ban on firecrackers; online sale banned
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to put a blanket ban on the sale of firecrackers but said that only low emission firecrackers should be sold by licensed sellers.
22 Oct 2018
Twitter#MeToo: After Chetan Bhagat's tweets, Ira Trivedi releases mail trail
The mud-slinging between writers Chetan Bhagat and Ira Trivedi is getting dirtier by the day, with the latter accusing the former of sexual harassment.
20 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi: Air quality poor, expected to worsen further
With Diwali just over a couple of weeks away, Delhi's air quality has dropped to the 'poor' category with a pollution cloud hanging over its head.
17 Oct 2018
IndiaIndian Railways announces Diwali, Chhath Puja special trains: Details here
With Diwali and Chhath Puja just a couple of weeks away, the Indian Railways has announced special trains on certain routes, especially in Bihar and Jharkhand.