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Sunita's village plans Diwali-like festivities for astronaut's return

With prayers on their lips, residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat are waiting for her safe return to Earth with bated breath and planned Diwali-like festivities......

Har Har Mahadev! Gujarat village celebrates Sunita's return

Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Willaims' ancestral village in Gujarat's Mehsana district burst into celebrations on Wednesday morning as a SpaceX capsule carrying her and her colleague Butch......

No one can stop Holi celebrations inside AMU: Aligarh BJP MP

Aligarh Bharatiya Janata Party MP Satish Gautam has sparked a controversy over the celebration of Holi at Aligarh Muslim University, declaring that "no one can stop anyone from celebrating Holi......

'Gujaratis Know Hinduism Equals BJP'

'The people of Gujarat are more religious than people of other states, this gives the BJP an advantage.' IMAGE: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel admires a kite with Prime Minister Narendra D......

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

'I was more at home in Maheshwar than in Dallas,' says Sally Holkar who left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives......

Gold demand in India saw 5% rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024

Gold demand in India witnessed a 5 per cent on-year rise at 802.8 tonnes in 2024 supported by reduction in import duty, and purchases related to weddings and festivals, and going ahead consumption......

Airfares Nosedive For Diwali!

'The past few quarters have seen prohibitive fares for advance bookings, only to dip closer to departure.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Diwali Shopping Still Sluggish

While there was a 6 to 7 per cent increase in volume compared to last year in the first few days of the month which coincided with festivals, a large part of the demand is yet to hit the market.......

Average airfares around Diwali drop 20-25% on many routes

Air passengers might have a reason to smile this Diwali season as average airfares on many domestic routes have dropped 20-25 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to an analysis.......

Festive demand helps PV wholesales rise marginally in October: SIAM

Aided by festive demand, domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose marginally year-on-year to 393,238 units in October, industry body SIAM said on Wednesday. Photograph: Francis......

'I Couldn't Stop Crying...'

It was an emotional evening for many film folk as they won the top awards at the 25th IIFA ceremony in Jaipur. Photograph: Kind courtesy IIFA Awards/Instagram Kartik Aaryanbagged the Best......

Did Sonakshi Change Her Religion After Marriage?

IMAGE: Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal on their wedding day. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonakshi Sinha/Instagram When Sonakshi Sinha got married to Zaheer Iqbal on June 23, 2024, eyebrows were......

It's A Wrap For The Family Man 3

Photograph: Kind courtesy Raj & DK/Instagram It's a wrap for the third season of The Family Man. Directors Raj & DK took to Instagram and announced the news with a big party for the cast and crew.......

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.''Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'......

Karan Johar Is Dating!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Karan Johar/Instagram Karan Johar recently gave a hilarious spin to his relationship status by claiming he is 'dating Instagram'. 'I am dating Instagram! It listens to......

Dhoni Balances Diwali Festivities with IPL Retention

IMAGE: Mr and Mrs Dhoni perform Diwali puja. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Johns/X Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the cricket icon, celebrated Diwali amidst the excitement of his IPL 2025 retention.......

Bhuvi, Ishant, and Umesh's Diwali reunion

The Indian pace trio of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, and Umesh Yadav, renowned for their fiery performances on the cricket field, recently came together to celebrate the festive spirit of......

PIX: Diwali with the Tendulkars

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar shares Diwali glee with fans. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sachin Tendulkar and Sara Tendulkar/Instagram As Diwali illuminated hearts and homes, sports icons came together to......

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker was spotted engaging with street vendors selling Diwali decor. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Manu Bhaker/X Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker is not just a shooting sensation but......

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