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Health alternatives to festive eating

Find out what they are.

17 Oct 2017 2:57 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

Ayodhya ready for mega Diwali

UP to make Guinness book bid by lighting 1.7 lakh diyas on Ram ki Paidi.

17 Oct 2017 6:59 AM

The sensitivity of animals to the sound and smell produced by fireworks is extremely high.

Don’t Bomb-ard Animals

Diwali sure is a festival of joy and lights. But before indulging in revelry & bursting crackers, spare a thought for our friends who cannot speak up.

17 Oct 2017 12:28 AM

Bharti Airtel is selling iPhone 7 32GB at a down payment of Rs 7,777 and 24 monthly instalments of Rs 2,499 each through its online store. (File Photo)

Diwali special: Airtel's iPhone offer starts at Rs 7,999 down payment

The company will sell other devices as well through its online store and the handsets will come bundled with monthly mobile service plans.

16 Oct 2017 7:35 PM

Indians are increasingly turning to their smartphones for Diwali shopping and sending money and gifts to loved ones this festive season, a study by SwiftKey (part of Microsoft) on Monday said.

Online shopping, e-gifts to rule Diwali this year

The study found 84 per cent saying that they think smartphones helped improve the celebrations.

16 Oct 2017 7:03 PM

Celebrate this Diwali the eco-friendly way!

Here are some destinations which are the ideal spots for an eco-friendly, pollution-free Diwali.

16 Oct 2017 3:57 PM

Anjali Jena, an upcoming fashion designer based out of Mumbai shares fashion tips to look their best this Diwali.

Here are ways to look your best this Diwali

Fashion expert shares tips for a dazzling look during this Festival of Lights

16 Oct 2017 3:47 PM

Fitness bands, earphones and smart power banks, are at the lower end of your budget, while flagship smartphones and gaming consoles are also some other ideas for the affluent.

Looking to gift something exciting this Diwali? You can consider these

Here is a list ranging from exciting smartphones to home appliances.

16 Oct 2017 1:46 PM

To ensure that you enjoy during festivals without putting yourself at risk of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, we’ve shared a few tips to manage your diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how you can have a sugar-free Diwali

Tips to manage yout diabetes to ensure that you enjoy during festivals without putting yourself at risk of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

16 Oct 2017 1:11 PM

RSS general secretary Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi (Photo: ANI)

RSS leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi slams ban on crackers in NCR

On caste-based reservation, Mr Joshi said the reservation system should continue as long as the society needed it.

15 Oct 2017 12:32 AM

Diwali is considered to be a festival of lights, but for decades Indians have associated firecrackers with the festival as well.

The myths behind crackers

With the festival of lights around the corner, we try to decipher if crackers were a part of diwali celebrations in ancient times.

15 Oct 2017 12:18 AM

International Poker star Aditya Agarwal says that he has never had a job apart from playing Poker

Playing poker online and live, expert shares tips on winning this Diwali

Poker star Aditya Agarwal talks about his journey in game and why should you choose game according to bankroll this festive season.

13 Oct 2017 2:37 PM

The administration has also imposed IPC section 144 (unlawful assembly) in the city, and asked the residents to burn the crackers 100 meters away from private and government hospitals, educational institutions, religious places and courts. (Photo: File/Representational)

Defying SC orders, Gurgaon admin allows burning of crackers on Diwali

Gurgaon Deputy Commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh said the relaxation has been given to those who have bought crackers in advance.

13 Oct 2017 8:03 AM

The FDA is testing samples of mawa, edible oil and ghee from various sweet shops and eateries.(Representational image)

FDA cracks down on adulterators of sweets

Seizes 2.4 lakh kilos of ingredients worth Rs 4.50 crore ahead of Diwali.

13 Oct 2017 1:25 AM

One drink that goes with a lot of food items is the mojito. It’s really fun experimenting with the cocktail too. Add some boondi to it and a bit of aam panna for an Aam Panna Mojito.

Tips for a tipsy Diwali

Here are some tips and tricks to ensure that your Diwali party — and of course, festive cocktails — are a smashing success.

13 Oct 2017 12:09 AM

I am eagerly waiting for my daughter, says Ajay Devgn

Over the years, the Golmaal franchise has got he reputation of being an overhyped film thrown in with exaggerated performances.

13 Oct 2017 12:07 AM

The runways as always to a large extent rule the trend but it’s not just the Indian fashion scene, the international fashion shows also influence our overall look. (Photo: AP)

Fashion tips to look amazing this Diwali

Fashion and beauty expert shares her insight on what to wear and gives a few tips on what fabrics and colours are in vogue.

12 Oct 2017 3:42 PM

Bharti Airtel is India's largest telecom operator in terms of subscriber base.

Bharti Airtel shares jump 5 per cent; m-cap rises by Rs 7,735 crore

Bharti Airtel is launching Rs 1,300 smartphone aimed at taking on Reliance Jio ahead of Diwali.

11 Oct 2017 5:14 PM

From using fairy lights to helping somneone in need, here are ways to make Diwali smarter and happier.

Find out ways to celebrate a smarter Diwali

Spending is inevitable during Festival of Lights, but there is a way one can be smart about it without compromising on happiness.

11 Oct 2017 8:34 AM

A woman dries up firecrackers at a factory in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi district. (Photo: PTI)

After Delhi, Chhattisgarh bans loud crackers

On Monday, the Supreme Court had banned the sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till November 1.

11 Oct 2017 1:56 AM

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