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Mumbai, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Varun Sharma, who is known for 'Fukrey', 'Dilwale', 'Chhichhore' and others, has shared his plans for Diwali night. The actor spoke with IANS during the festive season, and shared that it's going to be a "family-oriented" Diwali for him this time around. He told IANS, "Diwali celebration plans for me are going to be very simple. Like every year, I celebrate Diwali in the evening with my family. The entire family gets together, sits, chats, eats amazing food, and just stays at home. We light up the house and, dressed in festive attire, the whole family together, sings, chats, and enjoys delicious food. So, it's a very simple, family-oriented plan for me this Diwali". Talking about his fondest memory of Diwali, he said, "It would be from when I used to live in Jalandhar. I was very small, and like every small town, all the neighbors would gather outside their houses to chat and spend time together. That one night was the only time we were actually allowed to stay outside till late, around 11 or 12 at night to meet our friends, go to their houses, and just enjoy ourselves". He further mentioned, "We really used to look forward to Diwali because it meant seeing all the neighborhood kids and friends dressed up in cute festive attires, celebrating together, and eating delicious food. In fact, just being together, even if there wasn't much to do, and staying up late itself was very exciting for us kids". When asked about his favourite Diwali snack, he said, "My favorite Diwali snack would obviously be sweets! They've always been my favorite. But every year, since childhood and even till today, we make puri aloo, which my mum prepares. She truly makes the best puri aloo in the world. It's a very regular & basic dish, but there are so many beautiful memories attached to it".
New Delhi [India], September 29: This Diwali, OyeGifts, a leading name in the gifting industry, brings to you exceptional express Diwali hampers that are truly a celebration of tradition and that of thoughtful gifting. The inclusion of fresh flowers amidst gifts for the season of lights, is a careful blend of convention with that of modern elegance for the matter. The brand's new collection of Gift Hampers for the upcoming festival is to present an assortment of traditional sweets, colourful flow ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Slamming the previous AAP government for misleading courts on pollution, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Sunday that there is unprecedented excitement and joy among Delhi residents after the Supreme Court's nod to burst green crackers on Diwali. "I would credit the voters in Delhi for electing a BJP government in the city, which has managed to get the top court's approval for reviving this traditional form of celebration of Diwali," Sachdeva told IANS. He said, after a long time, the people of the city have chosen a government that truly under ...Read More >
Delhi AQI: As Diwali festivities began on Monday, Delhi's air quality crisis has deepened, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas to impose Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Sunday with immediate effect. As of 4 pm on Sunday, the national capital recorded an AQI of 296 according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, this was not the first day that the air quality in Delhi worsened, the AQI has remained in the 'poor' category (between 201-300 AQI) for the past few days. As the ci ...Read More >
Comments on the X post ranged from admonishing the disrespect towards food to supporting the said behaviour. During the festive season, social media is abuzz with comparisons of corporate Diwali gifts. From high-end branded products to a simple plate of samosas and juice, employees took to the internet to share their "appreciation." However, as it so happens, some employees did not particularly like receiving Soan Papdi as a Diwali gift from the company. A video that has gone viral on the inte ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Gifting stores across the city have seen a sharp drop in corporate Diwali orders this year, with companies slashing budgets and scaling down on festive spending. Retailers report that while the season remains busy, the mood is far more restrained compared to previous years.Traditional favourites such as sweets, diyas, and dry fruits continue to find a place in corporate hampers, but in smaller quantities. Silver coins, once a Diwali staple in bulk orders, almost disappeared this year. "Silver coins and premium dry fruit assortments used to be the highlight of most corporate hampers. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
A prominent Indian tech firm has gone viral for its generous Diwali gift to employees. Videos from Info Edge employees have flooded Instagram over the last two days, showing the Diwali gifts they received from the company. Each Info Edge employee received a set of VIP suitcases, a box of snacks, and a diya from the tech firm. Dozens of videos showing the gifts have surfaced online, while hundreds of Instagram users have reported seeing these Reels while casually scrolling the photo and video sha ...Read More >
Over 60 kg of sweets and 40 kg of bread were seized, with samples sent for lab analysis Diwali 2025 has begun, and the fervour of the festive season has gripped the country. During this period, sales of sweets and other festive items skyrocket in most places. Food safety concerns, especially in terms of adulteration and unsafe cooking practices, also tend to increase. Recently, officials in Telangana conducted state-wide inspections of sweets manufacturing units as well as retailers. 95 establis ...Read More >
CHENNAI: With the tradition of exchanging sweets and savouries among family and friends, sweet shop owners in Chennai say prices have gone up by 10 to 15 per cent this year. Caterers and confectioners attribute the hike to rising labour costs and input expenses, including ghee, sugar, and dry fruits. S Krishna Prasad, who runs a sweet shop franchise in T Nagar, said a price surge during festive seasons were common, particularly during Deepavali. "This year, a kilo of traditional sweets and savouries such as ladoo, jangiri, mysore pak, kai murukku, thattai, and seedai are priced between Rs 48 ...Read More >
AYODHYA, Oct 20: In a dazzling display of devotion and national pride, the sacred city of Ayodhya marked this Diwali with a record-breaking Deepotsav celebration that lit up the ghats of the Saryu River and reignited political tempers across the spectrum. The city etched its name into the annals of history by setting two Guinness World Records -- 26.17 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) illuminated the riverbanks, while 2,128 devotees performed a synchronised aarti, creating a spectacle of spiritual fervour and visual splendour. A Guinness World Records certificate was formally conferred, underscorin ...Read More >
Ayodhya: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath celebrated Diwali with the Nishad community in Ayodhya and distributed sweets, gifts, and sparklers to children while visiting the slums and offered baskets of sweets and fruits to the elderly and women.Amid chants of Jai Shri Ram and Bharat Mata ki Jai, Yogi said that lighting a lamp in every home shows the respect and love the residents have for Ram Lalla. While offering prayers to Goddess Lakashmi and Ganesh, Yogi said he was overjoyed to be part of the Diwali celebrations in the city. He added, "It is a privilege to visit the Nishad settlement in Ayo ...Read More >
Kurnool Bus Fire Accident: A bus fire tragedy in Andhra Pradesh on Friday has not only shocked the nation but also claimed several young lives. According to Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha, 17 adults and two minors were charred to death after a passenger bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. As the fire started under the front portion of the ill-fated bus, most of those occupying the front seats could not escape. The sleeper coach bus caught fire near Chinnatekur on the outskirts of Kurnool. The accident occurred when a two-wheeler rammed into the bus, and its fuel tank caught fire. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Taj Hotels must write down rules, specify how to sit and wear clothes, said YourStory Founder and CEO Shradha Sharma on Thursday, after being reprimanded for sitting in "regular padmasana style" at the five-star hotel's fine dining restaurant House of Ming in the national capital. Speaking to IANS, Sharma said that she "still can't comprehend what was wrong" with her choice of clothes, footwear, and the way she was sitting. "This is like a general question in terms of how do we define etiquette and manners, and if it was, if you have rules and regulations, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt's former secretary, Vedika Prakash Shetty, has been arrested by Juhu Police in connection with a ₹77 lakh fraud case. The arrest comes nearly five months after Alia's mother, veteran actor Soni Razdan, filed a complaint alleging financial irregularities. According to Mumbai Police, Shetty was accused of forging Alia's signature and siphoning off ₹76.9 lakh over a span of two years, during which she managed the actor's finances and schedule. The alleged fraud occurred between 2022 and 2024, while Shetty was employed as Bhatt's secretary. After the complaint ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
The sweet is infused with 24-carat gold ashes known as Swarna Bhasma Diwali sweets are achieving new heights every year. The latest innovation is a luxurious treat infused with 24-carat edible gold. In a video posted on X by ANI, the owner of the Jaipur shop selling this mithai explains what goes into the making of the "Swarn Prasadam," touted to be India's most expensive sweet. Priced at Rs 1,11,000, the sweets are packaged in an ornate jewellery box. Anjali Jain (the sweet shop owner) says tha ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has revealed what drew him to the script of "Thamma." In an exclusive interview with IANS, the 'Bala' actor shared that it was a combination of the engaging story, the creative vision of the director, and the franchise's proven success that convinced him to take on the role. Ayushmann expressed his excitement at being part of a film that promises a thrilling blend of horror and comedy. When asked what attracted him to the script, the actor shared, "I think there are multiple factors that drive an actor to do a film. It's not j ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Devoleena Bhattachrajee embraced motherhood in 2024, and the actress will be celebrating her first Diwali post-motherhood this year. Talking to IANS on her special plans for Diwali this year, Devoleena elaborated on the same. "I am looking forward to celebrating both Diwali and Kali Puja with my family this year," stated Devoleena while talking to IANS. "I will visit a Kali mandir and take blessings. We will also decorate and light our place. May goddess Lakshmi come to us and bless my home and my family. I will make festive sweets." Talking about her 9 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday flagged off the trucks of the Adharsocial Trust carrying sweets and other festive items for the Indian Army personnel stationed at border areas on the occasion of Diwali. Social worker Shankar Eknath Chakankar of the Adharsocial Trust stated that this is a unique initiative taken by the government to offer a sense of homeliness to the jawans posted at the borders. He mentions that the sweets are hand made by the "mothers and sisters of the nation" and the first batch of the sweets are sent t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28: Delhi Forest and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that two attempts to induce artificial rain were made in the Capital on Tuesday with the help of IIT-Kanpur and similar efforts shall continue in the coming days. "Today, one attempt was made in the morning and another in the evening. The results are still to be collated," Sirsa told IANS, highlighting the government's efforts to use scientific measures to counter polluted air in Delhi. The experiment for inducing artificial rain comes close to a dip in air quality around Diwali. The Air Quality Index (AQI) i ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
The release of director Vignesh Shivan's long-awaited romantic drama 'Love Insurance Kompany (LIK)', featuring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead, has now been postponed to April 10. It may be recalled that IANS had reported last week that the film's release might be postponed yet again. As reported, the film's release has now been pushed from April 3 to April 10.Taking to his Instagram page, Vignesh Shivan announced "#LIK from April -10Trust Me Bro. An @anirudhofficial musi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 21: The national capital witnessed a surge in firecracker sales this Diwali season, with most shopkeepers running out of stock well before the festival. In order to find crackers, many Delhi residents were even compelled to travel to neighbouring cities like Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Sonipat. The demand for firecrackers increased significantly this year, according to Brijesh Goyal, Chairman of the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI). Even one day before Diwali, the majority of traders experienced stock shortages. In order to purchase firecrackers, many people ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer Rishabh Tandon, known for crooning numbers such as Yeh Ashiqui and Phir Se Wahi Zindagi, reportedly passed away aged 32 in New Delhi after suffering a heart attack. As per reports, the singer-actor was in the National Capital to celebrate Diwali with his family. A former team member confirmed the demise and that his family members are in shock, stated a report. The singer, who resided in the Lokhandwala Complex in the Andheri West area of Mumbai, is survived by his Russian wife, Olesya Nedobegova. Tandon was an ardent animal lover and was a pet-parent t ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday reviewed the security and logistical arrangements for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims at the Apsara border, asserting that the government is fully prepared to facilitate the yatra's smooth conduct. With the onset of the sacred month of Shravan, thousands of Kanwariyas from across India are setting out on their spiritual journey to collect holy water from the Ganga and perform 'Jalabhishek' of Lord Shiva. The annual Kanwar Yatra has brought a renewed wave of devotion as pilgrims head to revered destinations such as Haridwar, G ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the GST 2.0 reforms, which came into effect from September 22, have given a significant push to the domestic automotive industry, with car sales more than doubling to over half a million units. New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the GST 2.0 reforms, which came into effect from September 22, have given a significant push to the domestic automotive industry, with car sales more than doubling to over half ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Poonam Pandey has clarified that her recent pregnancy claim was not real, revealing it to be an April Fool's prank that quickly grabbed attention online. It was on March 31, when Poonam took to Instagram, where she shared a picture flaunting her baby bump with her T-shirt rolled up. However, a source close to IANS had shared that it was a April Fool's prank. Now, Poonam has shared a video of herself, where she is heard saying: "Guys, thank you so much for your lovely wishes. But I'm not pregnant. Guys, today is April Fool's Day." Fact Check: Is Poonam Pandey Pregnant? Here's ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Farmers across Haryana on Thursday welcomed the Centre's decision to increase the minimum support prices (MSP) of rabi crops, calling it a "Diwali bumper gift" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who they said has consistently taken steps in the interest of the farming community. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Modi, on Wednesday approved the hike in MSP for all mandated rabi crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. The increase aims to ensure farmers receive remunerative prices for their produce and to encourage cro ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 16 (ANI): In view of the upcoming Diwali festival, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has launched a special drive to inspect sweet shops across the city to ensure quality and hygiene standards are being maintained during the preparation and sale of sweets. As per the instructions of the GHMC Commissioner, the Food Safety Wing conducted a surprise inspection of 43 sweet shops on Tuesday. The move is part of an intensified effort to safeguard public health during the festive season, when the consumption of sweets and snacks increases signi ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in the plains collecting goods to be traded with Tibetans in the summer. But the border was sealed after ...Read More >