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With lakhs of devotees and tourists set to converge on the holy city of Kashi to witness the Ganga Aarti and the divine spectacle of the ghats during the Dev Deepawali festival, the police have made extensive security arrangements to ensure a smooth and secure celebration. Additional Deputy Commissioner of
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The festival of lights is just around the corner, and many TV actors are sharing their thoughts on cherishing family traditions, reliving beautiful memories, and embracing the concept of Green Diwali. From supporting minimal fireworks to celebrating with awareness, these actors have a lot to say about making the festival
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The Diwali and Hindu New Year celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Luton, brought together the local community to commemorate the triumph of good over adversity and the power of hope to dispel darkness. The festivities featured a special ceremony to bless business owners, families, and students with righteous prosperity
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Dev Deepawali, or the Festival of Lights of the Gods, is a sacred celebration in Kashi (Varanasi) commemorating the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura and the descent of the gods to the Ganges for worship and illumination. The festival will be celebrated on November 5, 2025, with
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In a heartfelt celebration, the Hindu community in Larkana, Sindh, came together with their Muslim counterparts to observe the festival of Diwali. The event, organized by the Pooja Hindu Panchayat, was attended by prominent social and political leaders, including MPA Jamil Ahmed Soomro and MNA Ramesh Lal. The evening was
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The Diwali Festival of Lights event at Swansgate Shopping Centre brought the community together, filling the day with vibrant cultural performances, creative workshops, and lively entertainment. The event featured a Rangoli Colouring Station and a Lantern Making Activity for younger guests, while adults enjoyed dynamic live performances, including Bollywood and
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The Kolkata Police are set to launch a crackdown on banned firecrackers during Chhath Puja, a Hindu festival, in a bid to reduce noise pollution in the city. Following a noisy Diwali and Kali Puja, the police have identified certain pockets of the city where gross violations of noise regulations
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After a steady start at the box office on Diwali, Milap Zaveri's romantic drama, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, has continued to show its mettle at the box office. With a surprisingly strong opening of Rs.9 crore net in India, the film has maintained its momentum despite the
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India threw up a plethora of bizarre stories during the week gone by, showcasing the country's penchant for the absurd and the humorous. From toll workers in Agra-Lucknow Expressway finding an innovative way to protest and offer "free toll" to all vehicles, to a factory'
Air quality indexes
Delhi's air quality index showed its fastest improvement since 2015, slipping out of the "Very Poor" category for the first time this week, thanks to stronger Northwesterly winds dispersing pollutants that built up over the past few days. The improvement is attributed to fewer instances of
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Kannada actor Rishab Shetty, who recently celebrated Diwali 2025 with his family, expressed his gratitude for creating a lifetime of memories with his loved ones. In a social media post, he shared photos from the festival celebration, highlighting the importance of family, love, and laughter. Meanwhile, Rishab has been basking
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The Indian government's recent economic policies, particularly the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, have shown a significant impact with an "euphoric increase" in business transactions. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attributed the 25% annualized jump in Diwali sales to a record Rs.6.05 lakh crore
