UNESCO tag will contribute to Deepavali's global popularity: PM ModiDeepavali, the festival of lights, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed ...
10 Dec, 2025, 01.00 PM IST
Choose Swadeshi & healthy: Read PM Modi's Diwali letter to citizensPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings, highlighting the eradication of Naxalism and Maoist terrorism as a key achievement....
21 Oct, 2025, 11.39 AM IST
Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari alleges attack by goons in SunderbansWest Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari alleged he was attacked by goons in the Sunderbans while attending Kali Puja and Deepavali. He claimed the...
20 Oct, 2025, 04.22 PM IST
Despite rains, TN ushers in Deepavali with usual fervourDeepavali in Tamil Nadu was a vibrant affair this Monday, despite the heavy downpour. Residents donned their finest attire and lit up the n...
20 Oct, 2025, 02.01 PM IST
Apple CEO Tim Cook extends Diwali greetings with 'diyas' captured on iPhoneIn September this year, Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, the top models in its new iPhone 17 lineup, alongside the regular iPh...
20 Oct, 2025, 10.08 AM IST
Karnataka hikes DA to 14.25% for employees, pensioners ahead of DeepavaliThe Karnataka government has increased the dearness allowance for its employees and pensioners. The allowance will now be 14.25 percent of ...
15 Oct, 2025, 10.03 PM IST
- Lighting the Jnandeep
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, celebrates various religious events, including Sri Ram's return to Ayodhya and Krishn's victory over the d...
30 Oct, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Diwali 2024: Tamil Nadu govt allows 2 hours to burst firecrackersThe Tamil Nadu government has designated specific times for bursting firecrackers on Deepavali on October 31, 2024. People can burst cracke...
30 Oct, 2024, 09.10 PM IST
In rare departure, Udhayanidhi extends Diwali greetings, BJP ridicules DMK leaderIn a break from DMK traditions, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin greets people for Deepavali, drawing sarcastic response...
27 Oct, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
Telangana polls: BJP to release manifesto after Deepavali, says Kishan ReddyTelangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address poll rallies on November 26 and 27. Besides him, Union Mi...
11 Nov, 2023, 06.47 PM IST
- When Holi comes
When Holi comes, we sing and dance, we throw all our morality, rules and etiquette to the winds, breaking all disciplines. But do you think...
08 Mar, 2023, 12.11 AM IST
Happy Diwali 2022 on October 24: Wishes, messages, greetings, WhatsApp wishes to shareThe festival of lights will be celebrated by India on October 24 this year. The auspicious day of Diwali that falls on Amavasya Tithi, Kart...
23 Oct, 2022, 11.56 AM IST
Rajinikanth-starrer 'Annaatthe' becomes first Tamil film to hit the screens, fans flock to theatresSources said the film "is witnessing a global release in approximately 1,000 screens."
05 Nov, 2021, 11.52 AM IST
Metaphor for unityNo festival belongs to a specific community or religion. In a composite culture like ours, Eid was celebrated by Hindus, and Muslims wholeh...
25 Oct, 2021, 11.50 PM IST
#HappyDiwali: Twitter goes live with customised 'diya' emojiPeople across the world can use this emoji by using #HappyDiwali, #HappyDeepavali and #Diwali hashtags.
29 Oct, 2016, 03.06 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee greets people on DeepavaliWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today conveyed her heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Deepavali.
10 Nov, 2015, 05.54 PM IST
Special services soon to clear Deepavali rushEvery year, Southern Railway operates special services during the Pongal and Deepavali festival seasons in the state.
12 Sep, 2014, 03.17 PM IST