51,000 diyas form 'Batoge to Katoge' slogan at Varanasi ghat

More than 51,000 diyas were lighted on Friday on Dev Deepawali at a Varanasi ghat to form 'Batoge to Katoge' -- a slogan given recently by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a call......

Historic! Diyas Light Up Srinagar

In a historic moment, on Thursday, October 31, 2024 night, Srinagar's Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk lit up with thousands of diyas to celebrate Diwali for the first time. Locals and tourists gathered in......

Want To See 2,500,000 Diyas?

IMAGE: Lakhs of diyas illuminated along the banks of the Saryu river in Ayodhya as part of the Deepotsav celebrations, October 30, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo   The margins of the Saryu river......

Deepotsav 8.0: Ayodhya sets two world records

Two Guinness World Records -- most people performing 'aarti' simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps -- were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

Why Aarti Industries Tanked

Dumping by Chinese producers and lower prices led to the fall as compared to gross margins of 39.7 per cent in the year ago quarter and 39.6 per cent in March quarter. IMAGE: Kindly note the image......

Property market upset as govt removes indexation benefit for sellers

The government on Tuesday proposed reducing the long-term capital gains tax on immovable properties to 12.5 per cent from 20 per cent, but removed the indexation benefits to adjust for inflation, a......

Largecap, midcap cutoff surges over 26% in latest Amfi classification

The rally in the equity markets in the second half of 2023 has led to a sharp surge in the cutoff for stocks to qualify as largecaps and midcaps. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com On the......

Chemical stocks may underperform; brokerages stay cautious

Since their highs in September, chemical stocks have underperformed the benchmarks and broader indices over the past month with larger players witnessing a 9-22 per cent fall during this period.......

Kriti Celebrates Her First Karva Chauth

Film folk celebrated Karva Chauth on Sunday with beautiful pictures and messages. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Kharbanda/Instagram Kriti Kharbanda shares a picture with husband Pulkit Samrat......

Bollywood Says Goodbye To Ganpati

As India bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, film folk rush to the pandals for one last visit. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nushrratt Bharuccha/Instagram Nushrratt......

'No One Like You, Kareena'

Dia writes a letter... Mouni sends a postcard...Kapil twins with family... Photograph: Kind courtesy Poonam Damania/Instagram Kareena Kapoor Khan's manager Poonam Damania shares a BTS picture from......

Jayam's Wife: Split Announced 'Without My Consent'

IMAGE: Aarti with Jayam Ravi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Jayam Ravi/Instagram Tamil actor Jayam Ravi announced his separation with estranged Aarti Ravi a couple of days ago. Surprisingly, Aarti......

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Towards the end, his struggle with ill health robbed him of some of his energy and vitality.' IMAGE: Olympic medalist Vijender Singh walked as showstopper for Rohit Bal in 2008. Photograph: Kind......

SEE: Sachin Tendulkar's Ganesh Chaturthi Ritual

Photograph and video: Kind courtesy Sachin Tendulkar/X On Saturday, millions of devotees across the nation enthusiastically welcomed Lord Ganesha, ushering in the 10-day celebration of......

Aarti wins 10000m race walk bronze in World U20 C'ship

IMAGE: India's Aarti poses after finishing third in the 10000m race walk event. Photograph: Athletics Federation of India / X Aarti won a bronze in women's 10000m race walk event with national......

Rohit Takes World Cup To Siddhivinayak

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and BCCI Secretary Jay A Shah at the Siddhivinayak Ganapati temple in Mumbai. Photograph: Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple/Instagram India Captain Rohit Sharma took the T20......

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all Age is just a number, goes the old adage. And it seems particularly true for the Olympics where none is too old or too young to compete.......