Page 14 - Festivals

Coca-Cola India's brand marketing spends to be highest-ever in H2

After 'challenging summer', Coca-Cola India expects strong demand in H2

Festival season spurs online shopping spree, e-commerce cos hopeful

"I don't have time even for lunch as there are so many packets to be delivered," said Ajay Singh, a delivery boy at a Flipkart delivery centre in a busy market in New Delhi

Shardiya Navratri 2023: Know Maa Durga's avatars and their significance

The celebration of Navratri praises the divine feminine and is perhaps Hinduism's most significant celebration. Devotees worship Maa Durga in nine various forms during Navratri

Instances of security breaches at college fests shows lax approach: HC

The Delhi High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of security breaches at college festivals and demanded action by authorities after several female Delhi University students alleged that they were secretly filmed while changing in an IIT-Delhi washroom for a fashion show at the institute's fest. A bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, in an order passed on Monday, stated it was imperative that adequate security measures are put in place to allow students to attend such events without any impending fear of experiencing such acts of violation. The court, which earlier also dealt with the incident of alleged sexual harassment of girl students during a cultural festival at the all-women Gargi College of Delhi University in February 2020, observed that unfortunately it has been confronted with several cases of student harassment during such festivals. Such recurrent instances, it said, show the lackadaisical approach of authorities organising such festivals in envisaging

Dabur flags weak Q2 operating profit on delayed monsoon, festive season

Dabur, which sells Vatika Shampoo and Honitus cough syrup brands, said improving macro economic indicators and positive consumer sentiment will help in "gradual" recovery in urban and rural markets

RBI's status quo on rates: Housing sales to get boost, say realtors

Housing sales will get a boost during the upcoming festive season with the RBI deciding on Friday to keep repo rate unchanged, according to real estate developers. However, builders demanded that the key interest rate should be brought down in the next RBI policy review. Commenting on the RBI policy, realtors' apex body CREDAI President Boman Irani said, "This move will help maintain the momentum in housing sales during the festive season." Many investors and fence sitters would come to the fore and buy residential properties, he added. "We however reiterate the crucial need of a rate cut in the next MPC meet as current interest rates have been the highest among the last few years, that need to be brought down," Irani said. Naredco President Rajan Bandelkar said, "The stability in interest rates is a relief for developers who are navigating a complex economic scenario." This decision will benefit everyone, ensuring liquidity in the market and adding to the festive cheer, he ...

Expect status quo on rate and no change in stance

As the festival season approaches, followed by elections, state and national, there will be pressure on liquidity since cash with the public will rise

'World's highest international fashion show in Ladakh sets world record'

The world's highest motorable road at 19024 feet Umling-la' scored another world record by successfully hosting the world's highest international fashion show, an official said on Saturday. The fashion show, held on Thursday under Vibrant Ladakh festival, saw participation of international models from 14 countries, the official said. He said the event was organised by Union Territory Ladakh Administration and Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, in partnership with Ladakh Art and Entertainment Alliance and supported by Indian Army and Border Roads Organisation. With the participation of international models including two Ladakhi models, the Umling-la fashion show aimed at symbolising and promoting the vibrant culture of India espoused in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and the highly valued GI tagged Pashmina of Ladakh, all rooted in the promoting sustainable and responsible tourism, the official said. He said the costumes donned by the models introduced the colour palet

EID Milad-un Nabi Mubarak 2023: 10 Best wishes, quotes and messages

One of the most auspicious Muslim festivals will be celebrated across the world. Here are the best wishes, quotes and messages to share with your beloved friends and family members

Consumers intent to shop online, spend more this festive season: Survey

A significant percentage of consumers have expressed an intent to shop online during the upcoming festive season and are also willing to increase their spending this year, says a survey. According to the Amazon India commissioned survey by Nielsen Media, based on a sample size of 8,159 consumers across metro and smaller cities, found that 87 per cent of consumers in metros and 86 per cent across tier-2 cities (population 10-40 Lakh) prefer to shop online this festive period. As per the survey, "81 per cent of consumers intend to shop online during this festive season. 1 in 2 consumers are willing to increase their spending this festive period compared to last year." According to a Redseer Consulting report, consumer spending in festive sales of 2022, had increased marginally by 3 per cent on a year-on-year basis. The Nielsen Media survey found that 3 in 4 consumers wait for online festive shopping events to purchase large appliances, as these events give them access to new brands a

Amazon Great Festival sale starts soon, check dates, discounts and more

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale page is now live. The date of the festive sale is not officially announced yet. It is expected that the sale may begin on October 11, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu greets citizens on the festival of Nuakhai

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday greeted citizens on the festival of Nuakhai and wished for the prosperity of the country and its people. Nuakhai is an agrarian festival where the first crop of the field is offered to the goddess in the western districts of Odisha and people seek the blessings of elders in each household. The festival is observed mostly in Sambalpur, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Nabarangpur, Deogarh and Sundergarh. "My hearty greetings to all the countrymen, especially the people of Odisha, on the auspicious festival of Nuakhai related to agriculture! On this holy festival, people celebrate the harvest of paddy. This festival gives us the message of brotherhood and mutual harmony. On this auspicious occasion, I pray to God for the prosperity of the country and its people," Murmu, who hails from Odisha, said in a post in Hindi on 'X'.

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Ganesha idol shimmers with 69 kg gold and 336 kg silver ornaments in Mumbai

The idol is situated at the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Seva Mandal in Matunga, Mumbai and is said to be worth over Rs 300 crore, and made of Panchdhatu, a combination of five precious metals

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Date, muhurat, history, importance of Ganeshotsav

Ganesh Chaturthi is a major Hindu celebration dedicated to Lord Ganesha with extraordinary devotion across India. It is the celebration of a birth of God Ganesha, lord of wisdom and fortune

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Best wishes, quotes and messages to share

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: This is India's one joyful festival celebrated across the country. Here are the best wishes, quotes and messages to share with your relatives

Prez greets citizens on Ganesh Chaturthi eve, says festival inspires all

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday greeted citizens on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi and said the festival inspires all to remain humble in life and promote brotherhood in society. "This festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ganesha the epitome of knowledge, wisdom and prosperity, is a festival of enthusiasm, joy and happiness," she said. This festival gives the message of working together and also inspires us to remain humble in life and promote harmony and brotherhood in the society, the President said. "May Lord Shri Ganesha help us overcome obstacles so that we can contribute immensely in building a developed nation," Murmu said in her message. The President also extended warm greetings and good wishes to all Indians living in the country and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, it added.

Hartalika Teej 2023: History, Importance, Mahurat Wishes and Messages

Hartalika Teej is celebrated to honour the bond of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, Goddess Parvati had kept a special fast to accomplish God Shiva as her spouse

Ganesh Chaturthi: Best wishes, quotes, pandal and Ganesh temple decoration

Ganesh Chaturthi is India's most beloved festival which is celebrated with immense enthusiasm and devotion. Here are the best wishes and quotes to share with your friends and family

Steel firms prep for festivals, see demand by auto, consumer goods sectors

Bookings by the two industries 20% higher ahead of the festive season compared to last year, says one expert