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Actor Adah Sharma has had a remarkable year, marked by success in various projects such as Bastar: The Naxal Story, web series Sunflower, and Reeta Sanyal. She expresses gratitude for the diverse roles she's received and the opportunity to celebrate with her team. As she looks forward to
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Diwali, or the festival of lights, is one of the largest and most significant festivals in India. Observed over five days, it is a time of great celebration and ritual, with deep cleaning of homes, gifting new clothes, and worship of various deities. This year, the festival will begin on
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Gautam Rode, a 47-year-old actor, plans to spend the festive season divided between Mumbai and Lucknow, where he will celebrate Chhoti Diwali with his wife's family and then return to Mumbai to celebrate Diwali with his parents. As a "religious guy," Rode believes it is essential
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Gold prices in India have been on the rise in recent weeks, with the current price of 24-carat gold reaching Rs 78,380 per 10 grams. The surge in demand during the festive season, particularly on the occasion of Diwali and Dhanteras, is attributed to the traditional practice of purchasing
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As eThekwini Municipality fails to meet the deadline of recoding prepaid electricity meters, the city is facing an impending crisis of water scarcity and blackouts. Instead of punishing citizens, the municipality should focus on repairing leaks and installing individual water meters in residential complexes, which could reduce consumption by 30-40%
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As air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) dips to "very poor" levels ahead of Diwali, families are opting for shorter escapes to nearby hill stations to avoid the pollution. According to hotel bookings, there has been a significant increase in last-minute reservations for Diwali weekend getaways.
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The University of Illinois Springfield's Indian Student Organization recently hosted an event in the Student Union to share the cultural and religious significance of the Hindu festival Dussehra. The event aimed to educate fellow students about the festival, which commemorates the triumph of good over evil, and featured
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Gold prices in India continue to hit new highs as the country approaches Diwali and Dhanteras, with the 24-carat gold price nearing the Rs 80,000 per 10 grams mark. Amidst geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand, gold and silver prices have been volatile, with the yellow metal experiencing significant week-on-week
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In the vibrant streets of Durban's north coast, where I grew up in the housing estates of the former Tongaat Sugar Company, Diwali was a time of immense joy and celebration. Our community, confined to segregated areas by the Group Areas Act, came together to share in the
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Hindus in South Africa recently expressed outrage over businesses allegedly selling beef at a Diwali event, sparking calls for a boycott from leading Hindu organizations. Meanwhile, in Australia, an MP has proposed recognizing October as Hindu Heritage Month and endorsing Diwali as a national celebration, hailing the community's
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Gold prices have witnessed a significant surge amidst the ongoing festive season in India, with the 24-carat gold rate edging close to Rs 80,000 per 10 grams. The metal's value has escalated due to increased demand, influenced by geopolitical uncertainties and rising festive demand. Gold remains a
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Schools in the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed for five days from October 29 to November 2 to celebrate Diwali. This decision was made by the Directorate of School Education, Jammu and Kashmir, which applies to both government and private schools up to the higher secondary
