Page 22 - Diwali

Amid Covid-19 restrictions, India to celebrate Dusshera with fervor today

Vijayadashami is marked with women participating in 'Sindoor Khela', which involves women applying vermilion (Sindoor) on each other

Dusshera: Ravan effigy makers unhappy with drop in sale amid Covid-19

The 10th day of Sharad Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijay Dashami

How Covid-19 has changed the tradition of gifting this festive season

Customary gifting has yielded space to home appliances, wellness products and hi-tech gizmos which make the bulk of presents one buys for oneself and for others

UK's famous Diwali celebrations in Leicester go virtual amid lockdown

They are referred to as the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India but this year the city of Leicester in the UK will be marking the festival of lights virtually, in keeping with Covid restrictions

Ghaziabad potters expecting low sale this Diwali amid Covid-19 pandemic

The potters in Ghaziabad are preparing earthen lamps (diyas) for Diwali but with a little hope of sale amid the pandemic

Maharashtra announces package of Rs 10k cr for rain-affected parts of state

The announcement from the chief minister's office came days after Thackeray took a review of the estimated losses to crops, livestock, structure in the areas which were hit hard by the rains

Apple's Diwali gift: Consumers to get free AirPods with iPhone 11 in India

Apple Store Online in India has announced a Diwali offer where people buying an iPhone 11 will get an AirPods absolutely free in the country

Covid not near plateau in Maharashtra, cases can hike around Diwali: Expert

Even as the daily spike in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra has come down to 15,000 or less in the last few days, a medical expert warned on Friday that the numbers could surge again during Diwali

Amazon to host month-long Great Indian Festival starting October 17

This will be Amazon India's biggest event ever as it will last at least a month and allow hundreds of thousands of small and medium businesses to offer unique selection to customers

Apple to celebrate Diwali with 1st India online store on September 23

Apple is set to launch first exclusive online store in India on Sep 23 just ahead of festive season, offering a full range of products, support and premium experience to consumers across the country

Collection efficiency spikes in NBFCs, hopes of normalcy by Diwali: Report

NBFCs have ramped-up their collection infrastructure aggressively and growth is visible across product segments, a report by Motilal Oswal said

No freebies, cash discounts to cheer car buyers this festive season

Auto majors focus on finance schemes, enhanced digital experience instead

MG Motor plans second India unit, may launch affordable EV shortly

Hopes to launch full-size SUV MG Gloster by Diwali 2020, and have four products in the market in one-and-a-half years of its operations in India

Amazon's Q4 revenue takes a 300 bps hit due to Diwali timing, Japanese tax

Firms says large part of impact was felt as Diwali season moved more into third quarter, boosting Q3 sales at the cost of Q4

Pollution levels peak in Delhi on Diwali day, expected to worsen tonight

The period between October 15 and November 15 is considered critical for Delhi-NCR's air quality due to stubble burning in neighbouring states and firecracker emissions on Diwali

Not the first time: Days before Diwali, Delhi air quality worst this season

The city's overall air quality index (AQI) fluctuated between 315 and 284 on Friday, while it was 311 on Thursday evening

Brands binge on emotional storytelling to break the festive clutter

Stories of everyday heroism, hope against adversity and women's health help brands expand the digital footprint

Diwali comes as dampener for box office; moderate opening for 'Housefull 4'

This is worse than Dussehra release War. Made on a budget of Rs 170 crore, War has already made Rs 309.25 crore at the domestic box office

Layer of haze around Delhi on Diwali; air quality dips to 'very poor'

Ear-deafening booms, toxic smoke and ash from firecrackers filled the air as the overall air quality index crossed the "severe" mark at many places

Donald Trump extends Diwali wishes, lights lamp at White House

Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday extended his Diwali wishes to his Twitter followers