Diwali

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces free LPG cylinders for eligible ration card holders on Holi, Diwali

In a meeting chaired by Gupta, the Delhi cabinet decided to transfer ₹853, the cost of an LPG cylinder, directly to eligible beneficiaries through a direct benefit transfer system.

1 min read3 Feb 2026
Markets

Stock market holiday: Is stock market open tomorrow on Republic Day 2026? Check full list here

Stock market holiday: Indian stock markets are scheduled to remain closed tomorrow on Monday, 26 January 2026, on account of the country's 77th Republic Day. Check full list of stock market holidays here.

2 min read25 Jan 2026
News

Viral video: British-Indian woman compares Christmas in India with Diwali in UK; social media reacts

Narinder Kaur, a British broadcaster of Indian origin, compared India's secularism to the UK after sharing a video of a Delhi hotel celebrating Christmas.

2 min read22 Dec 2025
Industry

Cinema's festive magic is wearing off at the box office

The charm of the Indian film industry's bumper festive weekends has waned, with festivals failing to draw crowds as before. Experts point to over-reliance on holidays, hiked ticket prices, and lack of star power, stressing the importance of quality content to sustain audience interest.

4 min read20 Nov 2025
News

YouTuber Tyler Oliveira slammed for showing Indian village’s viral ‘cow dung-throwing’ fight in bad light

In the Gorehabba festival of Karnataka's Gumatapura, villagers hurl dried cow dung at each other as part of a post-Diwali tradition.

2 min read27 Oct 2025
News

Diwali horror: 14 children lose sight due to ‘carbide guns’ in Madhya Pradesh

In Vidisha district, crude carbide guns are being sold despite a government ban, posing serious risks to children. Over 150 kids have been hospitalised for eye injuries following Diwali celebrations, with 14 losing their eyesight due to these dangerous devices marketed as toys.

2 min read23 Oct 2025
News

Who is Sam Pepper? Influencer banned from Kick for injuring 8-year-old girl in India during ‘firecracker fight’

Sam Pepper was celebrating Diwali in Delhi and live-streaming as locals launched fireworks across a neighbourhood street. He allegedly joined them, lighting and firing his own fireworks toward another group celebrating nearby.

2 min read23 Oct 2025
News

Delhi continues to choke 3 days after Diwali as AQI plunges into ‘severe' category amid GRAP 2 in effect | Watch videos

Delhi continues to choke three days after Diwali, with air quality plunging into the 'severe' and 'very poor' categories in various parts of the national capital amid GRAP-2 being in effect.

2 min read23 Oct 2025
Science

AQI rises post Diwali: Ophthalmologist warns air pollution can harm your eyes by causing allergy, itch and redness

Pollution can harm your eye health, especially after celebrations like Diwali. Here are five common eye problems, their early symptoms, and ways to prevent them. Get expert advice and valuable tips to keep your eyes comfortable in polluted areas.

3 min read22 Oct 2025
Entertainment

Actor-singer Rishabh Tandon passes away due to heart attack - Who was he?

Rishabh Tandon was a Mumbai-based singer, composer, and actor. In his Instagram bio, Rishabh described himself as a believer, ‘possessed by the energies of Shiva’.

1 min read22 Oct 2025