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...
20 Oct, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
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 ...
22 Sep, 2025, 11.37 PM IST
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...
22 Sep, 2025, 09.39 PM IST
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...
06 Aug, 2025, 08.41 PM IST
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...
23 Dec, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
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...
24 Oct, 2024, 05.21 PM IST
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...
24 Sep, 2024, 11.58 AM IST
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.
28 Mar, 2021, 10.20 AM IST
Buy-buy at festive seasons now a sin?Promotional prose and cons of helping to keep the economy shop-shape.
03 Dec, 2019, 08.22 AM IST
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.
24 Oct, 2019, 05.14 AM IST
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 ...
14 Jan, 2017, 07.17 PM IST
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...
12 Jan, 2016, 03.55 PM IST
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...
07 Nov, 2015, 10.55 AM IST
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...
24 Sep, 2015, 07.18 PM IST
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.
25 Jan, 2015, 02.39 AM IST
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.
21 Oct, 2014, 12.15 PM IST
- A Dickensian Christmas
Thanks to belt-tightening, true Christian spirit is fashionable again.
25 Dec, 2008, 12.12 AM IST