Modi wants Indians to press pause on gold. But the $5.2 trillion obsession runs deepIndia’s attempt to protect the rupee is now colliding with one of the country’s strongest cultural habits — buying gold. After Prime Minist...
25 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Titan Company unfazed about gold supply in short term as exchange programmes aid sourcingTitan Company remains unconcerned about immediate gold supply disruptions stemming from the West Asia conflict. The jeweller's successful g...
10 May, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Why do we celebrate Diwali? Story behind Diwali celebration and historyDiwali, the Festival of Lights, is observed by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains worldwide, portraying the virtue of good over evil and ...
18 Oct, 2025, 12.40 AM IST
Diwali 2025: Exploring State-Wise Traditions, Legends, and Festivities Across IndiaDiwali, the Festival of Lights, shines differently across India, from Rama’s return to Ayodhya to Krishna’s victory over Narakasura and the...
17 Oct, 2025, 05.02 PM IST
Diwali lights out! The eerie connection between a Sati's curse and Sammoo village's darknessSammoo village in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district abstains from Diwali celebrations due to a long-standing curse linked to a woman who...
01 Nov, 2024, 01.27 PM IST
Happy Diwali stickers: How to create personalized AI Diwali greeting stickers on WhatsApp to share with friends and familyDiwali 2024 is approaching. You can use Meta AI to create personalized stickers for WhatsApp. By typing specific prompts in the Meta AI cha...
31 Oct, 2024, 09.06 AM IST
When Diwali meets Halloween: A fascinating fusion of festivals happening on October 31When Diwali meets Halloween: Diwali, a major Hindu festival of lights, and Halloween, known for spooky celebrations, coincidentally fall on...
23 Oct, 2024, 01.57 PM IST
Reliance Jio’s ‘Diwali Dhamaka’ offer: One year of free JioAirFiber—How to avail and key datesJio Offer: Reliance Jio has launched the 'Diwali Dhamaka' offer, providing one year of free JioAirFiber service. Customers can qualify by s...
18 Sep, 2024, 03.25 PM IST
India's top jewellers pin hopes on a Diwali boostAmong the fast-moving ones, rings and bracelets are the most popular jewellery among men. People must invest in gold because it's a liquid ...
25 Oct, 2021, 12.13 PM IST
Government sounds 'alert' on illegal import of crackersThe Central Board of Excise and Customs' (CBEC) recent order to chiefs of customs zones across the country comes ahead of Diwali on October...
11 Oct, 2017, 02.58 PM IST
No immediate plans to further cut import duty on wheat: GovernmentOn September 23, import duty on wheat was reduced to 10 per cent from 25 per cent to boost supplies and check prices during Dusshera and Di...
01 Nov, 2016, 03.18 PM IST
A long day in the life of a delivery boy during the festive seasonThe delivery boy doesn’t deal with parcels alone, he also deals with the recipient’s expectations and reactions. And condescension.
30 Oct, 2016, 11.27 AM IST
Travelling abroad for Diwali is no longer a foreign ideaTour operators and travel portals such as Thomas Cook, Cox and Kings, MakeMyTrip and Yatra are offering customised services to customers to...
09 Nov, 2015, 08.30 AM IST
- Gold price surge by Rs 730 in special Diwali Mahurat trade on rising demand
A token buying by retail customers amid firming global trend on the auspicious occasion of Diwali today lifted the gold prices to Rs 27,890...
26 Oct, 2011, 07.06 PM IST
- American Express comes up with Diwali Gift Card
American Express introduced this gift card for family, friends and business associates in October, just in time for the festival season the...
01 Nov, 2010, 12.22 PM IST
- Retailers hoping customers will splurge before Diwali
With just two days left for Diwali, organised retailers are hoping that more customers will come to their stores and lift sales, which have...
26 Oct, 2008, 04.48 PM IST
- Retailers hoping customers will splurge before Diwali
With just two days left for Diwali, organised retailers are hoping that more customers will come to their stores and lift sales, which have...
26 Oct, 2008, 01.28 PM IST