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Page 9 - Diwali

Ahead of Diwali, pottery markets deserted as virus takes over festive cheer

Nothing underscores the despondency of Diwali 2020 quite as much as the unsettling quiet over Delhi's pottery markets in a festive season normally marked by the bustle of people buying diyas and idols

Ahead of Diwali, pottery markets deserted as virus takes over festive cheer
Updated On : 06 Nov 2020 | 2:05 PM IST

Maharashtra minister pushes for firecracker-free Diwali amid pandemic

Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday said he favours a firecracker-free Diwali this year to reduce air pollution and prevent rise in coronavirus cases

Maharashtra minister pushes for firecracker-free Diwali amid pandemic
Updated On : 05 Nov 2020 | 8:38 PM IST

Delhi govt bans firecrackers, ramps up medical infra ahead of Diwali

Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi government on Thursday decided to ban firecrackers in the national capital and ramp up medical infrastructure in hospitals, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said

Delhi govt bans firecrackers, ramps up medical infra ahead of Diwali
Updated On : 05 Nov 2020 | 7:20 PM IST

Delhi hit by Covid third wave; no Diwali carnivals, organisers count losses

Terming the sudden spike in cases in Delhi as the third wave, CM Arvind Kejriwal told the people there is no need to panic as the AAP govt is closely monitoring the Covid situation

Delhi hit by Covid third wave; no Diwali carnivals, organisers count losses
Updated On : 04 Nov 2020 | 6:44 PM IST

Indian jewellers gear up for next festival as gold sales pick up pace

Indians celebrated the Dussehra festival on Sunday, and now await Diwali and Dhanteras in November

Indian jewellers gear up for next festival as gold sales pick up pace
Updated On : 30 Oct 2020 | 11:03 PM IST

About 79% Delhi-NCR residents want ban on sale of regular crackers: Survey

As the Delhi-NCR faces the double whammy of the surge in Covid-19 cases and pollution, about 79% of the residents want a ban on sale of regular crackers this Diwali, a survey revealed

About 79% Delhi-NCR residents want ban on sale of regular crackers: Survey
Updated On : 29 Oct 2020 | 1:03 PM IST

Receiving pricey diwali gifts from your non-relatives will attract taxes

Section 2 (24) of the Income-Tax (I-T) Act deals with gifts received that will be treated as a person's income, while Section 56 (2) deals with both the taxation and exemptions on them

Receiving pricey diwali gifts from your non-relatives will attract taxes
Updated On : 29 Oct 2020 | 1:01 AM IST

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season, grabs offline share

With consumers staying indoors, e-commerce firms have extended their reach to a larger number of pin codes

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season, grabs offline share
Updated On : 29 Oct 2020 | 12:31 AM IST

South African Hindu community to raise Covid-19 awareness ahead of Diwali

Worried about a possible second wave of coronavirus, the Hindu community in South Africa is raising awareness among people on what should do during the coming Diwali celebrations

South African Hindu community to raise Covid-19 awareness ahead of Diwali
Updated On : 26 Oct 2020 | 7:59 PM IST

Amid Covid-19 restrictions, India to celebrate Dusshera with fervor today

Vijayadashami is marked with women participating in 'Sindoor Khela', which involves women applying vermilion (Sindoor) on each other

Amid Covid-19 restrictions, India to celebrate Dusshera with fervor today
Updated On : 25 Oct 2020 | 7:40 AM IST

Dusshera: Ravan effigy makers unhappy with drop in sale amid Covid-19

The 10th day of Sharad Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijay Dashami

Dusshera: Ravan effigy makers unhappy with drop in sale amid Covid-19
Updated On : 25 Oct 2020 | 6:40 AM IST

How Covid-19 has changed the tradition of gifting this festive season

Customary gifting has yielded space to home appliances, wellness products and hi-tech gizmos which make the bulk of presents one buys for oneself and for others

How Covid-19 has changed the tradition of gifting this festive season
Updated On : 24 Oct 2020 | 6:56 PM IST

UK's famous Diwali celebrations in Leicester go virtual amid lockdown

They are referred to as the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India but this year the city of Leicester in the UK will be marking the festival of lights virtually, in keeping with Covid restrictions

UK's famous Diwali celebrations in Leicester go virtual amid lockdown
Updated On : 24 Oct 2020 | 5:58 PM IST

Ghaziabad potters expecting low sale this Diwali amid Covid-19 pandemic

The potters in Ghaziabad are preparing earthen lamps (diyas) for Diwali but with a little hope of sale amid the pandemic

Ghaziabad potters expecting low sale this Diwali amid Covid-19 pandemic
Updated On : 24 Oct 2020 | 4:16 PM IST

Maharashtra announces package of Rs 10k cr for rain-affected parts of state

The announcement from the chief minister's office came days after Thackeray took a review of the estimated losses to crops, livestock, structure in the areas which were hit hard by the rains

Maharashtra announces package of Rs 10k cr for rain-affected parts of state
Updated On : 23 Oct 2020 | 5:46 PM IST

Apple's Diwali gift: Consumers to get free AirPods with iPhone 11 in India

Apple Store Online in India has announced a Diwali offer where people buying an iPhone 11 will get an AirPods absolutely free in the country

Apple's Diwali gift: Consumers to get free AirPods with iPhone 11 in India
Updated On : 10 Oct 2020 | 11:40 AM IST

Covid not near plateau in Maharashtra, cases can hike around Diwali: Expert

Even as the daily spike in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has come down to 15,000 or less in the last few days, a medical expert warned on Friday that the numbers could surge again during Diwali

Covid not near plateau in Maharashtra, cases can hike around Diwali: Expert
Updated On : 09 Oct 2020 | 8:06 PM IST

Amazon to host month-long Great Indian Festival starting October 17

This will be Amazon India's biggest event ever as it will last at least a month and allow hundreds of thousands of small and medium businesses to offer unique selection to customers

Amazon to host month-long Great Indian Festival starting October 17
Updated On : 06 Oct 2020 | 11:05 PM IST

Apple to celebrate Diwali with 1st India online store on September 23

Apple is set to launch first exclusive online store in India on Sep 23 just ahead of festive season, offering a full range of products, support and premium experience to consumers across the country

Apple to celebrate Diwali with 1st India online store on September 23
Updated On : 18 Sep 2020 | 12:43 PM IST

Collection efficiency spikes in NBFCs, hopes of normalcy by Diwali: Report

NBFCs have ramped-up their collection infrastructure aggressively and growth is visible across product segments, a report by Motilal Oswal said

Collection efficiency spikes in NBFCs, hopes of normalcy by Diwali: Report
Updated On : 09 Sep 2020 | 8:25 PM IST