Diwali Celebration

How quickly can Diwali indulgence lead to visible weight and belly fat?

A few extra mithai and fried snacks may seem harmless, but experts say festive overeating can trigger visible fat gain within days

E-commerce firms give airlines a miss, ship Diwali parcels by road, rail

This comes on the back of tie-ups between e-commerce companies and Indian Railways, and expansion of fulfillment centres which has enabled increased storage and quicker deliveries

Diwali orders for Sivakasi firecracker units not enough to lift spirits

Prohibition on use of chemical adds to pain of ban on firecrackers; industry appeals to Supreme Court for relief

People revel in Diwali spirit after two years of muted celebrations

Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic. People, dressed in their finest, exchanged sweets and gifts, visited temples and greeted each other. Some restrictions on bursting of firecrackers, particularly in the national capital, however, remained in force. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the country and hoped the festival will bring happiness, wellbeing and strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation and harmony. Like previous years, Prime Minister Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers. This time it was in Kargil. Addressing the soldiers, he said India is against war but also underscored the need for strength to ensure peace and asserted that its growing power boosts the chances of global peace and prosperity. India stands for peace and has always ...

Latest news LIVE: Delhi's air quality second best on Diwali in seven years

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Ayodhya Deepotsav makes new world record by lighting over 1.5 mn diyas

A new Guinness World Record for the 'largest display of oil lamps' was set when more than 15.76 lakh earthen lamps were lit at the 'Ram ki Paidi' during Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya

Gifts, dinner vouchers, pre-Diwali bashes by corporates light up hotel biz

Companies across the sectors, particularly the multinationals want to do more for employees to attract them to come to office

8.4 mn-kg of waste collected under Swachh Bharat 2022 drive: Anurag Thakur

He urged the youth to dedicate two days coinciding with the Diwali festival to keep the surroundings clean

Diwali an auspicious date to sign India-UK FTA: British High Commissioner

Currently, both countries are at the last leg of negotiations towards a trade deal that kick-started in January

Iconic New York City landmarks illuminated on the occasion of Diwali

Iconic New York City landmarks were illuminated on the occasion of Diwali as top UN officials extended greetings to those celebrating the festival of lights around the world. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tweeted "Happy #Diwali. My best wishes to all celebrating." The United Nations also tweeted "During #Diwali, the festival of lights - celebrated in India & by followers of many faiths across the world - clay lamps are lit to signify the victory of good over evil." World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a tweet "May the lights of #Diwali bring good health and happiness to everyone celebrating." For the first time ever, Diwali-themed animation adorned One World Trade Center from November 2nd-4th as part of the South Asian Engagement Foundation (SAEF)'s inaugural #AllAmericanDiwali in New York City. On Wednesday, a spectacular Diwali fireworks show light up the sky on the iconic Hudson River. "We are excited to create and curate the ..

Bigger & better: This Diwali, India Inc adds health and time to gifting

Additional day off, wellness products, sweets prepared touch-free - corporate gifts gets an innovative edge

PM Modi greets the nation on Diwali, wishes for everyone's health

PM Modi also paid tribute to the first Prime Minister of the country Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary

Light a diya as salute to soldiers, for their exemplary courage: PM Modi

He had urged people to light a ''diya'' (lamp) while they celebrate the festival to honour security forces guarding the country''s borders.

Go vocal for local this Diwali, help boost economy, says PM Narendra Modi

Modi said under the Swamitva scheme, farmers will be issued property cards, which will not only help them get loans, but the "game of grabbing their properties will also end".

In pics: No festive cheer yet, but people hopeful of better biz in Diwali

National Green Tribunal (NGT) pronounced total ban against sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi NCR from midnight of 9th November till 30th November

No Diwali carnivals this year, organisers and artisans count their losses

It should be time for Diwali melas, stocking up on candles, handicrafts, furniture and what have you and giving artisans and small businesspersons their days of big earnings.

Delhi air quality 'very poor' after Diwali, but not as bad as last year

The city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 368, a huge improvement over last year when it touched as high as 642, according to data from CPCB and DPCC

Let's dwell on brighter notes

Businesses have offered attractive discounts to lure buyers and reduce inventory. With lower prices, abundant liquidity in the system and lower interest rates, the fall in demand might be arrested

In pics: Eight images that capture India's festive mood before Diwali

It's Diwali again and like every year it's about so many gifts to give, travelling home to meet loved ones, making 'rangoli' and shopping

In Pics: People across India celebrate Dhanteras 2019

The auspicious occasion, also known as Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi, is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali in India