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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......

Delhi's air quality worsens as people defy Diwali firecracker ban

Relentless bursting of firecrackers blanketed Delhi in dense smoke on Thursday, causing severe noise pollution and reducing visibility, as people defied a ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali.......

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Colourful lights decked up buildings and diyas (earthen lamps) dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm on Thursday. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

Diya Diwali For Vrindavan's Widows

Thousands of widows of Vrindavan and women abandoned by their families celebrated Diwali by lighting diyas at the Keshi Ghat on the Yamuna river in Mathura. Dressed in white saris, the......

28L diyas to illuminate Ayodhya in first deepotsav after consecration

Diyas have been laid out in squares of 16 -- some in special patterns, security staff have fanned across the city, laser lights have been set up and drones are whirring overhead. IMAGE:......

Record high price of gold mutes Dhanteras sales; volumes may drop 10%

Gold sales on Dhanteras are estimated to drop 10 per cent in volume terms year-on-year on sharp 33 per cent annual rise in rates of the yellow metal, according to industry players. Photograph:......

Havells, Polycab flip the switch on high-voltage growth potential

The July-September quarter (Q2) results for 2024-25 (FY25) from the largest listed consumer electrical solutions companies, Havells India and Polycab India, followed similar trends, demonstrating......

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A......

Crompton Greaves Consumer may underperform on demand concerns

The stock of Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has shed about 12 per cent since the start of the month due to a muted near-term outlook. Demand slowdown across segments and pre-buying in......

Hyundai to Swiggy: Sebi nod for IPOs paves way for bumper festival season

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has given green light to several mega initial public offerings (IPOs) last week, paving the way for bumper launches during the ongoing festival......

5 Films That Stunned Me!

Like every year, an incredible movie parade livened up every cinephile's heart at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The curtain came down on the 2024 edition of the fest some days ago, but not without......

Alia-Ranbir-Raha's Beautiful Diwali

Diwali festivities with Bollywood stars and their little ones continue in full swing. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt twins with Ranbir Kapoor and Raha for a perfect......

Kiara-Sid's Diwali Love Story

Film folk are busy making memories on Diwali with families, and they share some with us. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sidharth Malhotra/Instagram Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra get lovey-dovey.......

Family Time For Stars This Diwali

Film families celebrate Diwali with memorable pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy NTR Jr/Instagram Jr NTR, wife Lakshmi Pranathi and their sons Abhay Ram and Bhargav Ram make the......

'Be The Light'

Film folk are celebrating Diwali with a lot of light and love on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Parineeti Chopra/Instagram 'Wish you all a CHAMKILA Diwali!' says Parineeti Chopra. ......

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......

PICS: 2024 Paralympics opens amid grand spectacle

Images from the 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Paris on Wednesday. IMAGE: Performers delight as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen during the 2024 Paralympics......

Hardik, Ananya Light Up Dance Floor

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding festivities were buzzing not just with the ceremony itself, but also with the energetic dance moves of some A-list guests. Video: Kind courtesy......

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart IMAGE: Captain Rovman Powell will lead West Indies' charge to a 3rd T20 World Cup title. Photograph: ICC/X There will be the usual......

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