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Haryana pharma boss gifts 15 cars to employees, calls them 'celebrities'

The pharmaceutical company, Mits Healthcare also gifted 12 cars to its employees last year ahead of the Diwali festival

Delta Corp, Nazara: Should you bet on online gaming shares ahead of Diwali?

Amid festivities, family and friends also indulge in games and fun activities. With changing lifestyle, online gaming, too, gained traction. Here's a tech check on online gaming stocks ahead of Diwali

Will Diwali 2024 be celebrated on Oct 31 or Nov 1? Priests try to find out

Diwali 2024: With the festive season approaching, devotees have begun preparations for Diwali, which will begin on October 29. However, there is confusion about the exact date for Diwali pooja

Diwali splurge 2024: Indians to spend Rs 1.85 trn, 40% on home decor

The survey, which collected over 49,000 responses from households across 342 urban districts, dug into spending patterns for the 2024 festive season

Bikers arrested for performing risky stunts, bursting firecrackers in TN

In the video, the biker can be seen driving the bike at a high speed on one wheel by raising the front wheel off the road for a brief period and bursting firecrackers

BJP giving 'absurd' justifications for cracker bursting during Diwali: Min

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said people associated with the BJP are offering "absurd" justifications for supporting firecracker bursting during Diwali, which resulted in a sharp spike in pollution levels in the national capital. Rai also emphasised that the Delhi government plans to bolster its water sprinkling efforts by deploying additional water sprinklers and anti-smog guns in areas recording hazardous pollution levels. "The BJP alleges that the AAP government in Delhi failed to curb firecracker bursting. However, it's the BJP-controlled police in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh that failed to prevent firecracker burning during Diwali, not the Delhi government," Rai told PTI. "When questioned about firecracker bursting, a BJP leader attributed it to the unused environmental cess in Delhi. Is this the reason for instigating people to burn firecrackers?" Rai questioned. "Another BJP leader, when questioned about the fireworks on the day after Diwali, claimed peopl

South Asian Americans have woven Diwali traditions into fabric of US: Biden

South Asian Americans have played a key role in the development of the US, President Joe Biden has said, acknowledging the role of the community that has woven Diwali traditions into the fabric of the nation. To more than one billion Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists celebrating in America and around the world, we wish you a happy Diwali, Biden said in a message. Over the course of generations, South Asian Americans have woven Diwali traditions into the fabric of our nation -- symbolising the message of seeking the light of wisdom, love, and unity over the darkness of ignorance, hate, and division, Biden said. The message posted on X, formally Twitter, on November 12 has since gone viral and has over 2.1 million views. It's a message that has helped our nation emerge stronger from the past few difficult years and matters now more than ever. On this Diwali, may we reflect on the strength of our shared light and embrace the enduring spirit of this holiday and of our nation, Biden .

Noisy Diwali in Mumbai, max level of 117 decibels eclipses last year

Noise levels during Diwali celebrations in several parts of Mumbai exceeded readings of last year, and firecrackers were burst beyond the 10pm deadline set by the courts, an NGO specialising in noise pollution awareness said on Monday. Diwali was celebrated with traditional pomp and fervour, marked with lights and firecrackers, across the nation on Sunday. The maximum noise level recorded in Mumbai during celebrations this year was 117 decibels, up from the top reading of 109.1 decibels last year, Awaaz Foundation said. The decibel levels peaked between 82 and 117 at Marine Drive in south Mumbai at 9:55pm, with the promenade seeing a huge crowd of revellers bursting "serial" and "aerial" bombs, the NGO's founder Sumaira Abdulali said in a release. The police began stopping the bursting of firecrackers only after 10:10pm, and also detained some people for not heeding directives in this connection, the NGO's release said. On Friday, the Bombay High Court directed that firecrackers c

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Layer of haze envelops Mumbai; AQI dips to 'poor' category post Diwali

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR-India), the overall AQI of the city was recorded at 234 which falls under the 'poor' category

Delhi Fire Service recieves 100 fire incident-related calls on Diwali

The Delhi Fire Service received 100 calls of fire-related incidents on the evening of Diwali, officials said here. These calls were recorded between 6 pm and 10.45 pm on Sunday, Delhi Fire Service (DFS) chief Atul Garg said. "The total number of small, medium and major fire-related incident calls is 100 from 6 pm to 10.45 pm," he said, adding that his department was prepared to help. Officials said the Delhi Police was also on alert and helping fire personnel. The firecracker ban was violated in several areas of Delhi as the city celebrated Diwali. Last week, the Supreme Court said its order banning firecrackers containing barium binds every state and is not just limited to the Delhi-NCR region, which is reeling under severe air pollution. Although Delhi recorded its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels were expected to rise due to the burning of firecrackers and low night temperatures.

Smog engulfs Delhi after Diwali celebration amid worsening air quality

Visuals from various parts of Delhi showed thick haze covering the roads, significantly reducing visibility and making it difficult to see beyond a few hundred metres

India is fastest growing large economy today: EAM Jaishankar in London

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, who is on a four-day official trip to the UK, celebrated Diwali by offering prayers at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden Temple) in London

Diwali 2023: Heartfelt wishes, greetings, quotes for festival of lights

As the auspicious event of Diwali graces us with its enlightening presence, let us share some of the warmest wishes to our family, friends, and relatives

Choti Diwali 2023: History, Importance, Timings, Wishes and Messages

Chhoti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi falls on the 14th day of Kartik month, according to the Hindu schedule. It is celebrated in India a day before Diwali

Diwali 2023: Top 10 DIY simple tips for effective festive skin glow

This is the right time to get a serious eating routine to detox your skin before the Diwali madness starts. Well, you don't have to go miles to take on a skin-healthy routine, read here for details

5 Zodiac signs that will bring wealth and prosperity this Dhanteras

Dhanteras is additionally celebrated as the birth anniversary of the father of Ayurveda, Dhanwantari. This Dhanteras, it is believed there are five zodiac signs that will attract wealth and success

13 reasons behind lighting 13 Diyas on Dhanteras; all details inside

The celebration of Dhanteras marks the start of Diwali. The festival honors Lord Dhanvantari, the lord of health, medicine and healing. The celebration involves the lighting of 13 diyas (oil lights)

Top 10 Diwali gift ideas to celebrate the festival of light; details inside

Gift-giving is particularly encouraging amongst loved ones. Traditional gifts incorporate pretty much anything gold (think adornments and coins), as well as nuts and little desserts

Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party: Aishwarya to Salman; celebs attend in style

From Janhvi Kapoor to Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, several Bollywood big names attended Manish Malhotra's pre-Diwali bash in Mumbai. It was a star-studded occasion on the Sunday night