Diwali

India is protected till my bravehearts are standing on borders like the Himalayas: PM Modi

'It is said that 'parv' is where the 'parivaar' is. On festivals, being away from the family and deployed on the borders exemplifies the commitment to duty The country is indebted to you,' PM Modi told the soldiers

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with ‘brave security forces’ in Himachal’s Lepcha near China border

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, with soldiers for several years now

Ayodhya sets new Guinness world record by lighting 22.23 lakh diyas during 'Deepotsav'

Adityanath said the government is investing crores of rupees to build the city and transform Ayodhya in anticipation of the construction of the Ram Mandir.

US: New York Deputy Commissioner praises Indian diaspora on Diwali eve

Diwali is a holiday celebrated by thousands of New Yorkers annually to mark the triumph of light over darkness. The announcement was made after state legislators passed legislation making it a holiday in the nation's largest school system

This Week in Explainers: Are you allowed to burst firecrackers this Diwali?

It’s the Diwali weekend. As you gear up for celebrations, we tell you what exactly the Supreme Court said about fireworks and if opting for green crackers is an eco-friendly choice. In our weekly roundup, we also discuss deepfakes, Delhi pollution, and more

Diwali 2023: Are green crackers really ‘eco-friendly’?

Green crackers are billed as ‘environment-friendly’ as they cause lesser air and noise pollution as compared to traditional fireworks. However, experts doubt their efficacy and point out that they still contribute to bad air quality

In Graphics | From Japanese tea houses to Diwali decorations, the story behind tea lights

For generations, the modest tealight was the candle equivalent of seen and not heard. But things started to change in the late 20th Century when decorative candles became popular and found their way into the homes of almost everyone

'There will be a healthy Diwali at the box office,' predicts trade experts for Salman Khan's Tiger 3

While the film is releasing on Diwali day, the national chains and single screens are confident about the film and want to enjoy a healthy Diwali

Why do Indians like buying gold? Should you invest this Dhanteras?

Millions of people purchase the precious metal on Dhanteras as it is considered an auspicious day to do so. Indians buy gold as they think of it as a ‘safe investment’ – particularly in turbulent times – and a hedge against inflation and currency deprecation

Supreme Court on firecracker ban this Diwali: What's allowed, what's not?

Amid worsening air conditions in the country, the Supreme Court on Tuesday stated that its ban on firecrackers containing barium and other dangerous chemicals was applicable to the whole country. It also clarified that there is ‘no total ban’ and that sale of green crackers were allowed