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Varanasi: UP urban development and energy minister A K Sharma said BJP was realising Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream of uniting India, while opposition was working on the agenda of dividing society on caste lines.Sharma was highlighting events finalised by BJP to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Oct 31. He reviewed preparations for Sardar Patel's anniversary celebration at a meeting with officials, at circuit house here on Saturday."BJP-led govts in Centre and st ...Read More >
New Delhi: Author and columnist Shobhaa De has made a stunning revelation about the scale of Mumbai's luxury dining scene, citing the extraordinary earnings of Shilpa Shetty's flagship restaurant, Bastian At The Top. Speaking on the YouTube podcast Inside Out With Barkha Dutt, De claimed the upscale venue in Dadar reportedly generates Rs 2-3 crore in revenue every night. "There is one single restaurant in Mumbai which has a turnover of Rs 2-3 crore a night. On slow nights, it's Rs 2 crore and o ...Read More >
Diwali is one of the most auspicious festivals in India -- a time when homes are cleaned, decorated, and lit up with diyas to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Among all festive traditions, making rangoli holds a special place. But did you know that according to Vastu Shastra, the placement of your rangoli can affect the energy of your home? Placing it in the wrong spot might block prosperity and invite negativity. This year, Diwali falls on October 20, and as you prepare to decorate your home, here's w ...Read More >
Kolkata: Many residents of the city went the extra mile to celebrate Diwali in a green way, sparing a thought for the environment. From creating colourful rangolis and planting saplings indoors to adhering to the use of green fireworks, these residents opted for eco-friendly celebrations this Diwali.Hazra resident Arushi Bhattacharya planted saplings in her window sills to keep the polluting air at bay as far as possible. She said: "I am unable to open the windows because of crackers' pollution ...Read More >
Pune: In the lanes of the peth areas, residents shopped for puja essentials, picked up flowers, diyas and incense sticks for Laxmi Pujan. The scent of ghee, marigold and sandalwood hung in the air as families returned home to begin preparations.With ambiguity over Laxmi Pujan date, some residents chose to celebrateon Monday, while some will perform the puja on Tuesday.In many neighbourhoods, families gathered for the evening puja, shared festive meals, and stepped out to exchange sweets with nei ...Read More >
While most of India worships Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity during Diwali, Bengal celebrates Kali Puja to honor the fierce Goddess of power and protection. Here's why the two traditions differ and how both represent light triumphing over darkness.India's diversity often shines brightest during its festivals, and Diwali is a perfect example of that. While homes across North India glow with diyas for Goddess Lakshmi, Bengal's night sky fills with chants of "Jai Maa Kali." The difference lies not i ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (PTI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday greeted the people on the occasion of Diwali and Kali Puja. Kambhampati in a post on X said, "Heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all on the auspicious occasion of the sacred #Deepavali. Deepavali is a symbol of the victory of light over darkness and of righteousness over evil. On this sacred occasion, I pray for the happiness, peace, and p ...Read More >
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], October 20 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel celebrated Diwali along the International Border in Jaisalmer on Monday by bursting crackers and lighting candles and earthen lamps. During the celebrations, Commandant Mukesh Panwar of the 122 Battalion said that they were observing the festival as a family. Also Read | Diwali 2025: PM Narendra Modi Urges 'Vocal for Local' Push This Deepawali, Shares Festive Video. "We are celebrating Diwali along the ...Read More >
In her message, the CM said that Diwali, the festival of light, prosperity, and togetherness, should be celebrated in an atmosphere of peace and harmony. Protect the Capital by using green crackers only, said Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Sunday as she extended the greetings to the people of the city on the occasion of Diwali. She encouraged people to celebrate the festival "in traditional ways by lighting diyas (lamps), making rangoli, and sharing sweets to spread joy and prosperity," read a stateme ...Read More >
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], October 20 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel celebrated Diwali along the International Border in Jaisalmer on Monday by bursting crackers and lighting candles and earthen lamps. During the celebrations, Commandant Mukesh Panwar of the 122 Battalion said that they were observing the festival as a family. "We are celebrating Diwali along the international border with great fervour like a family," the BSF Commandant said. Speaking to ANI, Panwar also ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI): As Diwali approaches, preparations are in full swing across the country, with homes adorned with flowers, diyas, and colourful rangolis. Actress Shilpa Shetty and her sister Shamita Shetty are no exception, as they get into the festive spirit by decorating their home with beautiful rangoli designs. Also Read | Sunny Deol Birthday 2025: Bobby Deol Says 'Love You Bhaiya' As His Elder Brother Turns a Year Older (See Post). On the eve of Diwali, the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI): As Diwali approaches, preparations are in full swing across the country, with homes adorned with flowers, diyas, and colourful rangolis. Actress Shilpa Shetty and her sister Shamita Shetty are no exception, as they get into the festive spirit by decorating their home with beautiful rangoli designs. On the eve of Diwali, the 'Dhadkan' star took to Instagram and shared a video, giving a sneak peek into her rangoli creation at her home. "In the vid ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI): Couple Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha have embarked on the chapter of parenthood with the arrival of their first child. On Sunday, Parineeti and Raghav announced the birth of their baby boy via a joint Instagram post. Also Read | Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha Blessed With Baby Boy, Say 'First We Had Each Other, Now We Have Everything' (See Post). They posted a sweet note which read, "He's finally here! Our baby boy. And we literally can't ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 19 (ANI): Assam is gearing up to celebrate Diwali and Kali Puja festival, and many organisers have decided to dedicate this year's Kali Puja and Diwali to noted singer Zubeen Garg who drowned in Singapore on September 19, a day before he was supposed to perform at the Northeast India Festival. His mortal remains were first flown to Delhi and later taken to Guwahati on September 21 by flight. Also Read | Parineeti Chopra Admitted to Delhi Hospital Ahead of Deli ...Read More >
A video from Google's Hyderabad office shows employees enjoying Diwali with colourful decorations, rangoli designs, food stalls, games and creative activities, giving a glimpse of the tech giant's lively workplace. The video, shared on Instagram by user Nihar Darnay, captured the festive atmosphere at Google Hyderabad. The office was decorated with bright lights and rangoli patterns, and employees participated in painting activities, games, and enjoyed a variety of food stalls. The clip, poste ...Read More >
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 19 (ANI): Ahead of Deepotsav, a massive rangoli spanning nearly 50,000 square feet is being made at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, drawing devotees and visitors with its intricate artwork and vibrant colours. Artists are working meticulously to complete the masterpiece in time for the festival of lights. Also Read | Sam Rivers Dies: Limp Bizkit Bassist and Founding Member Passes Away at 48. Rangoli artist Nandini Prajapati ex ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 3 (MExN): Reliance Jewels has announced the launch of its new festive collection and the onboarding of Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon and her daughter Rasha Thadani as its first-ever brand ambassadors. The mother-daughter duo will represent the brand's new Diwali collection, which is designed to blend traditional motifs with contemporary designs, the company said in a statement. With Raveena Tandon and her daughter Rasha as the faces of this campaign, we connect with two gen ...Read More >
WARANGAL/KARIMNAGAR: The nine-day floral festival of Bathukamma concluded on a grand note, with lakhs of women celebrating Saddula Bathukamma in the erstwhile Warangal and Karimnagar districts. The unique cultural festival, which reveres nature, witnessed colourful immersions and traditional gaiety at local lakes and ponds. The festival began on Mahalaya Amavasya with Engili Poola Bathukamma and culminated on Ashtami Tithi with the celebrations of Saddula Bathukamma. Before the Bathukamma fest ...Read More >
Speaking to reporters, CM Fadnavis condemned the incident and expressed concern over efforts to create social unrest. According to the news agency ANI, he said, "The way certain boards are being put up, we need to examine whether there's a conspiracy at play. We must also identify who is attempting to disturb the social environment." "Is this an effort to polarise society, similar to what was attempted during the Lok Sabha elections? Everyone has the right to follow their religion, but provoki ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi on Monday strongly condemned the lathi charge on Muslims protesting against alleged insults to their faith in the Ahilyanagar, accusing the Maharashtra government of fostering communal discord. "It means that you can insult Muslims as much as you want... Even if a Muslim protests, he is lathi-charged. So I believe there is no longer any such thing as law. I am repeatedly telling CM Devendra Fadnavis that if t ...Read More >
A protest against an 'I Love Muhammad' graffiti in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar turned violent on Monday, prompting police to baton-charge a stone-pelting mob. The demonstration, which blocked an arterial road, occurred despite an arrest related to the graffiti. Authorities detained 30 people, and the Chief Minister stated that a conspiracy to disturb social peace would be investigated. A protest against an 'I Love Muhammad' graffiti painted on the road in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar turned violent ...Read More >
Yavatmal (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hinted at a larger conspiracy behind the violence in Ahilyanagar, where police detained 30 people after a protest against an allegedly objectionable Rangoli turned violent. Speaking to reporters, Devendra Fadnavis condemned the alleged attempt to polarise the public. Also Read | Uttar Pradesh is No Longer 'Bimaru' State, It's One of the Growth Engines of India, Says CM Yogi Adityanath. "The way so ...Read More >
Maharashtra: Ahilyanagar Police have detained 30 people after a protest went violent, and police had to resort to mild lathi charge. The incidents began this morning around 7 AM. During Navratri celebrations, someone had made a Rangoli with some objectionable elements against the muslim community. After noticing the objectionable content of the Rangoli, people of the community reached the police station and launched their complaint. Following that, an FIR was registered, and one person was arr ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to reduce the policy rates by 25 basis points (bps) in its policy announcement on Wednesday, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report suggested that the downward trend in inflation has created room for such a move, and this cut is being seen as a "booster cut" from the RBI. Also Read | Dhanteras 2025 Rangoli Designs: Easy Rangoli Patterns, Colourful Designs ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, nota ...Read More >
New Delhi: The month of October is considered a time of great faith, a time of great festivals. Homes and religious sites are decorated with colourful sparklers and rangolis for the festivities. Schoolchildren are also in for a treat this month, as there will be several school holidays. From Diwali to Govardhan Puja and Chhath, the festival falls. Dussehra will also be celebrated before these. If your child is attending school or college, be sure to check the holiday list. In case you find your ...Read More >
Mathura , The 5,252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna will be celebrated at midnight on August 16 in all major temples of Mathura, including the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, and at the Thakur Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan. Nandgaon will mark the festivities on the night of August 17, officials said here on Sunday. District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar said that while around 4.2 million devotees visited Mathura during Janmashtami last ...Read More >
Lucknow: Reviewing arrangements for the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, chief secretary SP Goyal on Saturday said that a target of hoisting 46 million tricolours was set for the state. He said that district magistrates should ensure extensive participation of people.Goyal said that sufficient flags should be manufactured by SHGs, NGOs, MSMEs, Khadi Gramodyog and private sewing centres, and arrangements should be made for their distribution."To increase public participation, bike and cycle rallies, yo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt will organise a grand Teej Mela from July 25 to 27 at Delhi Haat, Pitampura, with a focus on women empowerment, cultural heritage, and community celebration. The three-day event will be inaugurated by chief minister Rekha Gupta.A key attraction will be the Celebrity Night on July 26, featuring performances by popular artistes. Traditional folk dances, songs, and magic shows will run throughout the mela, offering entertainment for all age groups.The venue will showcase vibra ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Mysuru Dasara is set to run for 11 days this year -- a rare extension driven by celestial alignment and cultural planning -- with the inaugural ceremony on Sept 22 and the grand Jamboo Savari taking place on Oct 2, coinciding with Vijayadashami and Gandhi Jayanti.Chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha Friday, chief minister Siddaramaiah said, "Mysuru Dasara in 2025 will be celebrated for 11 days, due to a unique astronomical occurrence -- the Panchami tithi (fifth lunar day) ...Read More >
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