Obama recalls celebrating Diwali in Mumbai during first India visit
Recalling his fond memories of the Diwali celebrations last year in Mumbai, US President Barack Obama has wished Happy Diwali to millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists celebrating the festival
Day after Diwali, garbage up by 1,000 tonnes: MCD
Torn gift wrappers, heaps of burnt out firecrackers, empty sweet boxes - the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday said the waste generated in the city on Diwali was 1,000 tonnes more than
US Senate passes resolution on Diwali
Recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali, the US Senate has passed a resolution greeting Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in the US and across the globe on the festival.
Noting that Di
Diwali in jail for Kanimozhi, Yeddyurappa, Amar goes home
Home at Diwali for one, behind bars for the others. Of the nine people, in jail for alleged involvement in corruption, only former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh got bail Monday while DMK MP Kanimo
Scam-hit stocks get battered
Mumbai, Nov. 26: Panic selling following margin calls by brokers on Friday added to the weakness that persisted in the markets ever since the 2G scam and then the bribes for loans scandal broke out on
Crackers for Indians, puja for Kiwis
Away from home and engaged in a Test match isn’t exactly how Mahendra Singh Dhoni would have planned his first Diwali with wife Sakshi — but he made do with what he could.
The couple and a few membe
Delhi fire brigade gets over 200 calls on Diwali
As Delhiites celebrated Diwali bursting crackers, firefighters were on their toes, attending to more than 200 calls about fire-related incidents from across the city.
A dragon for Diwali: Chinese products invade India's market
New Delhi: With huge availability and growing demand of festive items 'Made in China', local artisans are facing stiff competition to sell their products during this Diwali season.
From fancy lights
You bet! On Diwali, teen patti wins over poker
Oct 30: What is the favourite card game of Indians on Diwali? As much as people like to deal in poker throughout the year, their love for gambling with 'teen patti' - also called 'flash' - in the fest
Gold prices set to touch Rs 20,000 per 10 grams by Diwali
Gold prices are all set to touch Rs 19,500-20,000 per 10 grams by Diwali due to rising investor interest, a top industry official said.
"We expect gold prices to cross Rs 19,500-Rs 20,000 per 10 gra