Diwali: News
09 Oct 2019
LifestyleTop five events happening in Delhi in October
October is a month one just can't spend staying home.
09 Oct 2019
Prakash JavadekarDiwali 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
IndiaHere's how you can decorate your home during festive season
The festive season is upon us.
11 Apr 2019
SonySony 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
IndiaHere 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 KakkarHas 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 BengalUnoffended 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 BengalKolkatans, 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 TrumpWish 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 TrumpTrump 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
MumbaiDiwali 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 BhattVideo 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.
08 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDiwali 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 PradeshUP: 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.
08 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaPost-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 KohliSonali 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 TrumpDiwali 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.
08 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSmog 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 KoreaKorean 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 JioJio 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
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
Narendra ModiPM 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
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
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 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.