Diwali: News

13 Oct 2024

Delhi

Festive travelers rejoice! Airfares are 35-40% cheaper this Diwali

The upcoming Diwali season is all set to cheer air travelers in India, with domestic airfares seeing a major cut.

12 Oct 2024

Central Government

Government to launch 'e-detection system' for old polluting vehicles

The central government is gearing up to launch an online system by Diwali to detect and fine older diesel and petrol vehicles without valid fitness and pollution certificates on Delhi roads.

11 Oct 2024

Ajay Devgn

Ahead of 'Singham Again,' 'Singham' set to hit theaters again

In a surprise announcement on Friday, director Rohit Shetty announced that the original Singham film, featuring Ajay Devgn, will be re-released in theaters.

09 Oct 2024

Anees Bazmee

Why Anees Bazmee changed 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' from thriller to horror-comedy

The trailer for the much-awaited horror-comedy film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 was finally released on Wednesday.

07 Oct 2024

Arjun Kapoor

Ranveer Singh calls 'Singham Again' his newborn daughter's debut film

Bollywood power couple, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, recently welcomed their first child—a baby girl—on September 8.

02 Oct 2024

Ibrahim Ali Khan

Ibrahim Khan's 'Diler' moves production to London

The upcoming sports drama Diler, starring Ibrahim Ali Khan, is all set to kick off shooting in London this month.

30 Sep 2024

Central Government

DA hike in October: How much will your salary increase?

Central government employees are keeping their fingers crossed for an announcement about a dearness allowance (DA) hike, that could give their salaries a nice little boost.

30 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi, team inspect Delhi streets for 'pothole-free by Diwali' mission

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her cabinet ministers hit the streets on Monday to inspect the state of roads in the national capital.

25 Sep 2024

Anees Bazmee

New 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' poster out! Here's when teaser is releasing

The anticipation for the Rooh Baba (Kartik Aaryan) to return to the screens is reaching a fever pitch!

19 Sep 2024

Dussehra

'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' to release next month!

The celebrated anime film, Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama, is all set to hit theaters across India in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu on October 18.

18 Sep 2024

Box Office

'Singham Again' v/s 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa': Diwali box-office battle is on!

Despite recent rumors of a potential delay, Rohit Shetty's Singham Again is set for a Diwali release, putting it in direct competition with Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

17 Sep 2024

Aligarh

'The Buckingham Murders': Hansal Mehta planning prequel for Kareena's character

Acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta has revealed that he is considering a prequel to his latest movie, The Buckingham Murders.

15 Sep 2024

Ajay Devgn

Why 'Singham Again'-'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' clash doesn't worry Anees Bazmee

This Diwali, there will be a box-office showdown between Ajay Devgn's Singham Again and Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

30 Aug 2024

Kartik Aaryan

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' teaser to release soon, assures Kartik Aaryan

Kartik Aaryan, who is set to star in the upcoming horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has revealed that the movie's teaser will be out soon!

30 Aug 2024

Air India Express

Rising domestic airfares could disrupt your festive travel plans

The upcoming festive season of Dussehra and Diwali could be less joyous for Indian travelers due to a significant rise in airfares.

24 Aug 2024

Amazon India

Now pay 12% less for selling goods on Amazon India

Amazon India has announced a significant reduction in selling fees across various product categories on its platform.

19 Aug 2024

Abhishek Banerjee

'Stree 2' becomes highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024 

Stree 2, a horror-comedy starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has become the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024 in just five days.

09 Aug 2024

Chicago

Gujarat teacher, now US citizen, still on school's payroll 

A teacher from Gujarat who is now a permanent resident of the United States is still receiving salary from her school in India, officials and parents alleged in a complaint.

07 Aug 2024

Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn's 'Shaitaan' sequel: Scriptwriting begins

The 2024 hit film Shaitaan, starring Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan, is reportedly getting a sequel.

31 Jul 2024

Anees Bazmee

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' teaser to out next month: Report

The filming of the much-awaited horror-comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, is set to wrap up on Friday, reported Pinkvilla.

09 Jul 2024

David Dhawan

Varun Dhawan will start shooting father David's rom-com this week

Varun Dhawan is set to collaborate with his filmmaker father, David Dhawan, for a new romantic comedy.

05 Jul 2024

Rishi Sunak

What Keir Starmer's poll win means for UK-India relations

Britain's Labour Party swept to power on Friday after over a decade in opposition—marking the party's return to government less than five years after its worst defeat in nearly a century.

14 Jun 2024

Ajay Devgn

Wait for 'Singham Again' gets longer; Rohit Shetty-directorial targets Diwali 

Rohit Shetty's eagerly awaited action sequel, Singham Again, has been postponed to Diwali 2024 from its initial Independence Day release.

06 Jun 2024

Kartik Aaryan

'Mad film': Kartik has high hopes for 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'

Indian actor Kartik Aaryan, in an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, expressed his enthusiasm for his upcoming film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

22 May 2024

Alia Bhatt

Alia-Ranbir  will move into their new abode this year: Report

Bollywood celebrities Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are set to relocate to their newly built bungalow in Bandra, Mumbai.

29 Feb 2024

Fashion

Diwali dressing: A style guide for both men and women

As Diwali's glow spreads across India, the festival is as much about lighting up homes as it is about reflecting inner happiness through festive attire.

22 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

How is rest of the world celebrating Ram Mandir inauguration

The Hindu community worldwide is eagerly awaiting the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Lord Ram's idol in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

05 Dec 2023

Mumbai

Raymond's Gautam Singhania, estranged wife Nawaz Modi reach 'realistic' settlement

Raymond Group Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Singhania and his estranged wife Nawaz Modi are reportedly working toward a more "realistic" divorce settlement.

28 Nov 2023

Nitish Kumar

'Islamic Republic of Bihar': BJP on Nitish's new holiday calendar

Bihar's Education Department on Monday triggered a controversy with its 2024 school holiday calendar that reduced Hindu festive holidays but increased the same for Muslim festivals.

22 Nov 2023

India

Billionaire Gautam Singhania beat me, punched daughter: Ex-wife Nawaz Modi

Nawaz Modi, the estranged wife of Raymond Group's Managing Director, Gautam Singhania, has accused the billionaire of assaulting her and one of their daughters during a heated argument in September.

15 Nov 2023

Delhi

Smog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'severe' days after Diwali

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) remained in the "severe" category on Wednesday for the second consecutive day.

14 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi air quality worsens to 'severe' category days after Diwali

Just two days after Diwali, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has once again plunged into the "severe" category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.

13 Nov 2023

Shopping

Diwali retail sales hit record Rs. 3.75L crore in India

During this year's Diwali festivities, the push for made-in-India products resonated with the public, leading to a surge in sales of locally produced goods over Chinese imports.

13 Nov 2023

Bollywood

Parineeti calls Raghav 'My Home' while celebrating Diwali; pics inside

Bollywood actor Parineeti Chopra and her politician husband Raghav Chadha recently marked their first Diwali together since tying the knot on September 24 in a stunning Udaipur ceremony.

13 Nov 2023

Health & Wellness

Celebrated Diwali? Now detox yourself. Here's how

Diwali brings with it a lot of excitement and joy, often accompanied by indulgence in sweets with artificial sugars, aerated beverages, and exposure to excessive pollution—impacts that can take a toll on your body.

12 Nov 2023

Ravi Teja

Diwali special: Telugu films 'Eagle,' 'HanuMan,' 'Bhimaa' unveil new posters

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the makers of several upcoming Telugu films took to social media to unveil new posters for their upcoming projects.

11 Nov 2023

Arun Govil

Diwali special: 6 actors who perfectly essayed Lord Ram

Diwali may be the day for gorging on sweets and celebrating light and warmth, but it is also the day to worship Lord Ram, who is believed to have returned to Ayodhya on this day after a 14-year-long exile.

12 Nov 2023

Delhi

Diwali: Delhi's air quality remains 'poor,' Ayodhya lights 22L diyas

Amid Diwali celebrations, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) cautioned that Delhi's air quality may worsen during and after the festivities.

12 Nov 2023

India

Did you know these legends and stories relating to Diwali

Diwali, the biggest festival in India, is just around the corner and we are sure that most of you just can't wait to ring in the festivities.

12 Nov 2023

Australia

Beyond borders: Countries that celebrate Diwali

Diwali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, but its significance and popularity have spread far beyond the nation's borders.