Diwali
- Telangana
Telangana: Govt declares Diwali holiday on October 24
Hyderabad: A general holiday for Diwali has been declared by the state government for Monday, October 24, instead of October 25. (Tuesday). According to a government order published here on Thursday by…
- Lifestyle
Festive Season: From Dhanteras to Diwali, everything you need to know about these occasions
Mumbai: Every year, Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs all celebrate Diwali to symbolise the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and joy over despair. Deepavali, popularly known as the festival of…
- Middle East
Diwali in Dubai: Indian schools announce four-day weekend
Abu Dhabi: Many Indian schools in Dubai have announced a four-day long weekend to celebrate Diwali – the Indian ‘Festival of Lights’, local media reported. Several schools including Delhi Private School Dubai,…
- Lifestyle
Diwali sales in Hyderabad: Check list of offers, deals
Hyderabad: The festival of lights ‘Diwali’ is around the corner, and most of us have already started prepping up for the celebrations with enthusiasm. We have a Diwali gift for those who…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Demand for ‘batasha’, ‘khilone’ sweets up for Diwali
Hyderabad: With the Diwali season in full swing, the demand for traditional fruit ‘batasha’( sugar candy sweet) and ‘khilone’ (sugar toys) are up in the city. The special Diwali sweet is prepared…
- Photos
Inside star-studded moments from Ayushmann Khurrana-Tahira Kashyap’s Diwali party
As Diwali is around the corner, Bollywood couple Ayushmann Khurrana-Tahira Kashyap hosted a grand party for their close friends from the film industry. Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Sonali Bendre, Karan Johar, Richa…
- Business
UP govt hikes DA of its employees to 38% from July 1, 2022
Lucknow: Ahead of Diwali, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced an increase in dearness allowance and dearness relief of its employees and pensioners from 34 per cent at present to 38 per…
- Middle East
Diwali celebrations in Dubai: Fireworks, gold bars and apartment
Abu Dhabi: Dubai is celebrating Diwali – the Indian ‘Festival of Lights’ – with a series of entertainment, dazzling fireworks display, raffles giving out a 1-year-rent-free apartment, gold prizes and several other…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi: Yas Island to celebrate Diwali with AR Rahman, other events
Abu Dhabi: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, to celebrate Diwali— festival of light as key landmarks and attractions across the island from October 24 until November 6, 2022. With…
- India
A judge cannot make people happy, not the role assigned to him: Justice Hemant Gupta
New Delhi: India on Friday said it is carrying out negotiations with the UK for the early finalisation of a free trade agreement that is beneficial to both the sides. In April,…
- World
India-UK trade deal on ‘verge of collapse’ over visa comments: Report
London: The India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) is reportedly on the verge of collapse after the Indian government was angered by comments made by UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman questioning action over…
- Business
TN: Firecracker units in Sivakasi anxious as Diwali business dips amid high prices
Chennai: Local firecracker units in Sivakasi in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu that accounts for 90 per cent of firecracker business in the country are anxious as their business has dipped this…
- India
Maha Cong: Rs 100 for Diwali a pittance, give Rs 3K to all poor
Mumbai: Terming Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s ‘Diwali gift hamper’ of Rs 100 as “too meagre”, the Maharashtra Congress on Thursday said that all ration card-holders should be given Rs 3,000. Congress’ Maharashtra…
- Business
Reliance plans Rs 2.75 lakh cr investment; prepares for larger battle with Adani group
Mumbai: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday announced a Rs 2.75 lakh crore investment plan to expand and diversify his USD 221 billion-empire by rolling out 5G services from October, adding capacity in…
- India
Jio to launch 5G by Diwali, aims to cover entire country by 2023: Ambani
Mumbai: Reliance Jio is all set to launch high-speed 5G telecom services by Diwali this year in multiple key cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. Subsequently, it intends to expand…