Diwali bonus dilemma: Should a nanny earning Rs 40,000 per month from Pune family get the same festive monthly bonus as a maid?A Pune family’s question about how much Diwali bonus to pay its domestic workers has led to a debate on Reddit. The family pays its nanny R...
03 Nov, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Is there shortage of Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 currency notes this Diwali? RBI clarifiesThe Reserve Bank of India has reassured the public that there will be an ample supply of currency notes for the upcoming Diwali festival. T...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Govardhan Puja 2026: 56 Bhog Items List, Annakut Recipes, Story Behind Chhappan Bhog and SignificanceGovardhan Puja 2026 will be celebrated on November 10 with the traditional Annakut Bhog offering to Lord Krishna. Also known as Chhappan Bh...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Indian auto's real test lies ahead after firecracker start to festive seasonIndia’s passenger vehicle dispatches crossed the 5-lakh mark for the first time in October, with wholesales estimated to grow 13-15% year-o...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Diwali 2026: Traditional Bhog, Sweets and Festive Foods Prepared to Welcome Goddess LakshmiDiwali celebrations in India are incomplete without traditional sweets and savoury snacks. From kaju katli, besan ladoo and gujiya to chakl...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Aditya Birla Lifestyle bets on festive demandThe company, which owns brands such as Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly and Peter England, reported flat like-for-like sales growth ...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Chhath Puja Prasad 2026: How to Make Traditional Thekua and What to Keep in the DauraThekua is one of the most important prasad items prepared for Chhath Puja, while the daura basket carries fruits, sugarcane, coconut and ot...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Soaring tech costs push festive shoppers towards EMIsAt Bengaluru-based Pai International Electronics, which operates across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, 70-80% of smartphone sales...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Diesel sales surged 11.7%, petrol 3.1% in OctoberDiesel sales experienced an 11.7% year-on-year increase in October due to heightened economic activity. Petrol sales, on the other hand, in...
01 Nov, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Festive spending drives record UPI transactions in OctoberUPI processed transactions worth Rs 31.53 lakh crore during the month, a 16% rise from a year earlier and the highest on record, signalling...
01 Nov, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
India's power consumption rises 21.88% to 159.76 billion units in OctoberIndia witnessed a striking power consumption of 159.76 billion units in October 2026, marking a considerable increase from previous years. ...
01 Nov, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
JP Nadda accuses Rahul Gandhi of pursuing 'anarchy agenda' at INDIA bloc rallyJP Nadda has accused Congress and Rahul Gandhi of attempting to destabilize an elected government through the recent rally. He described th...
01 Nov, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Forget festive hampers, companies are trading gift boxes for holiday getawaysCompanies are shifting towards offering travel vouchers as a preferred gifting option for employees. This change allows for more personalis...
01 Nov, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 20: When will final season air on Paramount+?Criminal Minds: Evolution will come to an end after its upcoming 20th season on Paramount+. The final season will air in 2027. There is no ...
01 Nov, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
10 g protein, zero guilt: Mumbai nutritionist shares healthy milk cake bar recipe for festive cravingsDuring festivals like Karwa Chauth and Diwali, indulgent desserts are a must, and mithai plays a crucial role. Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Handset, TV makers set to slash production on festive sales shockSmartphone and television makers are cutting production by up to 20% after a weak festive season left retailers with excess inventory and u...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Meesho expects stronger Q3 growth due to change in festive sale timelineThe first day of Meesho's annual flagship sale, the Mega Blockbuster Sale, saw orders growing about 75% YoY. Its transacting customers incr...
28 Oct, 2026, 10.47 PM IST