Diwali
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad man surprises delivery boys with Diwali return gifts
Hyderabad: In a kind and generous act which has gone viral on social media, a customer using delivery apps like Swiggy, Blinkit, Bigbasket and Zepto ordered sweets, only to gift them to…
- India
Right-wing groups rally to promote ‘apna tyohar, apna vyapar’
Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal on October 17 held rallies in Chhattisgarh’s Durg city under the “Apna Tyohar, Apna Vyapar” (Our festival, our business) campaign before Diwali celebrations, calling for Hindus…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Devotees throng temple at Charminar on Diwali
Hyderabad: A large number of devotees, including leaders of various political parties, made a beeline to the Bhagyalakshmi Temple abutting the historic Charminar here to seek divine blessings on the occasion of…
- India
Rahul Gandhi tries his hand at making Diwali sweets in Old Delhi
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday put out a video of him trying his hand at making ‘imarti’ and ‘besan laddoo’ at the famous Ghantewala sweet shop in Old Delhi,…
- India
Your courage compelled Pakistan to surrender during Operation Sindoor: PM Modi
Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the extraordinary coordination among the three services together compelled Pakistan to surrender during Operation Sindoor. Modi also lauded the valour and determination of security…
- Delhi
Delhi wakes up to toxic air on Diwali morning; overall AQI ‘very poor’
New Delhi: The national capital woke up to a layer of smog on Diwali morning with the city’s air quality index (AQI) slipping into the “very poor” category, as it crossed the…
- Bollywood
Huma Qureshi on Diwali: It’s my favourite festival of the year
Mumbai: Actress Huma Qureshi is all set to soak in the festive cheer this Diwali, calling it her “favourite festival of the year.” Summing up her Diwali mood in one word, Huma…
- India
Delhi CM urges residents to only use green firecrackers on Diwali
New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta appealed to the people of Delhi to protect the city from pollution by using only green firecrackers during Diwali. Gupta encouraged people to celebrate the festival…
- News
Lamps lit, not bullets: UP CM Yogi targets Oppositions
Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday hit out at the opposition parties for their stance on the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, and said now lamps are being lit where bullets…
- India
Diwali rush: Western railway operates 75 special train pairs
Surat: Unprecedented crowds have been witnessed at Surat railway station in Gujarat over the last few days as people headed to their hometowns ahead of Diwali and Chhath, with Western Railway operating…
- Offbeat
Internet ‘bullies’ man into putting up lights for Diwali, reel viral
Diwali brings sweets, firecrackers and gatherings- but all this is preceded by cleaning, lighting and many other preparations, which can drain the best of us. While most of us only have to…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra CM announces Diwali bonanza for govt employees, including DA
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a set of benefits for government employees as part of the Diwali bonanza, including release of one Dearness Allowance from November 1.…
- India
No Diwali in ‘cursed’ Sammoo village of Himachal Pradesh
Hamirpur: A sati’s curse means the Sammoo village of Hamirpur district will not celebrate Diwali even this year, a tradition it has followed for many centuries. The deliberate darkening on the day…
- Lifestyle
Diwali 2025: Best bazaars and expos to visit in Hyderabad
As the festival of lights draws near, Hyderabad transforms into a glittering paradise where shopping meets celebration. The city’s streets, malls, and open-air fairs are now buzzing with Diwali spirit from diyas…
- Offbeat
Dubai homes, harbours glitter with Diwali cheer
The celebratory spirit of Diwali has swept up Dubai– from decked-up homes to dazzling firework shows- social media is filled with people getting nostalgic while experiencing the festival of lights in a…