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Tamil Nadu elections: AIADMK unveils third phase of poll promisesAIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami unveiled the party’s third phase of poll promises for the upcoming Assembly election, announcing a ₹10,...
10 interesting facts about Christmas you need to know before that will blow your mindChristmas is a festival rich with history and diverse traditions. From its religious origins to the adoption of customs like Christmas tree...
GIFT Nifty up 145 points; here's the trading setup for today's sessionIndian markets closed last week with small losses. Mixed economic data, a weaker rupee, and uncertainty about a trade deal with the US kept...
Diwali 2025 lights up India: From Ayodhya to Kanyakumari, how the nation glowed in dazzling night of lightsMillions celebrated Diwali 2025 nationwide. Ayodhya set a Guinness World Record for lighting over 2.6 million lamps. Markets saw a shopping...
Austerity drive govt orders halt on festival giftsThe Indian government has initiated an austerity drive, instructing ministries, CPSEs, banks, and financial institutions to cease spending ...
Centre bans festival gift expenditure by ministries and CPSEsIn a move to reinforce fiscal prudence, the Ministry of Finance has instructed all central ministries, departments, and CPSEs to halt the p...
10 Best Rakhi Gifts for Sisters under ₹5,000 that She’ll Absolutely LoveFinding the perfect Rakhi gift for your sister doesn’t have to break the bank. In this curated list, we bring you a thoughtful collection o...
Christmas 2024: 6 Rare facts you never knew about the holidayChristmas, celebrated on 25 December, honours the birth of Jesus Christ and is steeped in centuries-old traditions. From its Christian orig...
10 Premium Bhai Dooj Gifts for Sisters: Celebrate the Spirit of SiblinghoodSince Diwali celebrations are about to begin in a few days, it's time to prepare for the festivities and rituals. You must shortlist a Bhai...
Bangladesh clarifies hilsa export to India as economic move, not a giftBangladesh's interim government clarified that the hilsa fish being sent to India is an export, not a gift, aimed at generating foreign cur...
Delhi: Traders report 40% decline in festive saleAt Sadar Bazar, Holi item sellers claimed a 30-40% slide in business due to the restrictions on public celebration of Holi.
Buy-buy at festive seasons now a sin?Promotional prose and cons of helping to keep the economy shop-shape.
This Diwali, say 'No' to plastic by opting for eco-friendly floral decorationsDo your bit and contribute to environmental conservation by celebrating a Green Diwali.
Pongal celebrated; Jallikattu ban, drought dampens spiritHowever, protests over banning of bull taming sport Jallikattu dampened the festive spirit in Madurai and the drought situation in Cauvery ...
Supreme Court stay on Jallikattu is 'partial victory' for bulls: PETAThe Centre's notification lifting ban on Jallikattu was challenged in the apex court by Animal Welfare Board of India, PETA India and a Ban...
Sonepur ban may hit supply of elephants to KeralaThe Sonepur event is one of the biggest in Asia and will be held in the last week of November. Until last year, it was a marketplace for ca...
PDP-BJP coalition will last its full term: Deputy CM Nirmal SinghTrashing reports of rift between BJP and PDP in Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh today said the ruling alliance will c...
Jaipur Literature Festival: Debating the need for a fine line between artistic freedom & insulting beliefsWriters at the Jaipur Literature Festival debate the need for a fine line between artistic freedom and the right to offend.
Say no to Diwali gifts: Government diktatFollowing a government diktat that banned the state-run finance companies from distributing Diwali gifts, the taxis are missing this year.
- A Dickensian Christmas
Thanks to belt-tightening, true Christian spirit is fashionable again.