Page 16 - Festivals

Festive season gifting: India Inc turns to wellness and sustainability

India Inc is set to add the much-needed glimmer to the season by going all out on gifting

Janmashtami 2023 decoration ideas: Five ways to decorate Bal Gopal's Swing

For millions of people, it is an event of tremendous happiness and commitment. One of the most mind-blowing ways of enhancing the happy soul is by embellishing eye-catching swing decorations

Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Check vrat timing, fasting rules, bhog and more

Janmashtami festival is celebrated every year in India with full enthusiasm. On this day, the eighth manifestation of Lord Vishnu, Shri Krishna was born in Mathura

National Teachers' Award 2023: Check the complete list of 2023 winners

PM Narendra Modi met with 75 chosen teachers for National Teachers' Award 2023 at his residence. He highlighted the significance of good educators and their part in moulding the nation's youth

India's fan industry sees green shoots in demands as festival approach

The fan industry is witnessing green shoots in demands led by increased housing renovation activities in urban and rural areas and expects better traction as the festive season approaches. The industry, which was facing almost flat/slow growth from the last two fiscals in volumes, is currently passing through a transition towards becoming energy efficient with star labelling, according to the Indian Fan Manufacturers Association (IFMA). IFMA Chairman Anuj Poddar said this is adding value to everyone including the customers to everyone and will encourage them to go for higher energy-efficient products. The Return on Investment (ROI) is around 18-24 months for a consumer if he opts for a high energy efficient fan and any new technology takes time for adoption. "The last few months were a transition period for the industry. We have gone from non-star to a star rating very smoothly, there were some hiccups and other things otherwise, we had anticipated well and planned it," Poddar ...

Teachers' Day 2023: Top speech ideas and tips to give on teacher's day

Teachers' Day is observed every year in India on September 5 on the birth anniversary of former president S Radhakrishnan. Students give speeches on this day to show appreciation of their teachers

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Top 10 Best Wishes, Quotes and Messages

Enjoy this festival of love and care with your siblings and share with them the best wishes for the day. Here are the 10 best wishes, quotes and messages to share with your siblings

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Best wishes, quotes, messages, status and more

The festival of love and care between siblings is here. Wish your siblings and relates on this special day with the best wishes, quotes, messages and status

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Top 7 mouth-watering sweets and dishes for Rakhi day

Raksha Bandhan is a special festival for siblings that is incomplete without dishes. Here are the delicious and mouth-watering sweets and dishes which are an inseparable part of the festival

Happy Onam 2023: Wishes, Quotes, Celebration, Special Dishes and Sweets

Onam is an important harvest celebration, holds extraordinary significance in the Indian state of Kerala. This year Onam is celebrated from August 20 to August 31, 2023

No fares for women in UP Roadways and city buses ahead of 'Raksha Bandhan'

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has allowed free travel for women in UP Roadways transport along with city buses across the state on the auspicious occasion of 'Raksha Bandhan'

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Top 10 gift ideas to make your sister feel special

Make this Raksha Bandhan special for your sister by gifting her something special and showing your love and care for her. Here are the 10 gift ideas for Raksha Bandhan

Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Date, Time, Importance, Puja and Fasting time

On Janmashtami 2023, Ashtami Tithi and the Rohini Nakshatra will both fall at night. Thus devotees are curious about whether Krishna Janmashtami will fall on September 6 or September 7

Indian railways to run 312 Ganpati special trains to ease festive rush

Indian railways will run 18 more special trains compared to 294 special trains last year, central railways will run 257 trains, while the western railways will run 55 special trains

PM Modi's rakhi sister from Pak to tie him rakhi this Raksha Bandhan

Pakistani lady Qamar Mohsin Shaikh, who shifted to India post her marriage has stated that she will tie a rakhi to PM Modi in Delhi

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Is Raksha Bandhan on August 30 or 31? Check muhurat

Raksha Bandhan is the most auspicious Hindu festival, but people are confused about whether Raksha Bandhan falls on August 30 or 31. Check what you need to do and what to avoid on this day

Onam 2023: History, significance, celebration, and important dates

Kerala has begun the celebration of their most auspicious festival. The Onam Festival 2023 commences from August 20 and will conclude on August 31, 2023

Ethnic food fest: 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' to begin in Delhi on Aug 18

The Ministry of Tourism in partnership with various states and Union Territories will organise a three-day food festival here starting Friday to showcase state-specific cuisine and promote awareness of the unique offerings within each region, while fostering a sense of togetherness. The 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Food Festival' will be held at State Sadans or Bhawans of the participating states in New Delhi, the ministry said on Thursday. "The aim of the festival is to celebrate the rich culinary diversity of India. The event will showcase state-specific cuisines and promote awareness of the unique offerings within each region, while fostering a sense of togetherness," it said in a statement. The festival is being held with participation of 23 states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Odisha , Gujarat, Assam, Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Goa, ...

Kalyan Jewellers logs 33% surge in profit for Q1 on seasonal demand

Kalyan Jewellers India reported on Wednesday a 33% surge in its first-quarter profit, underpinned by premium pricing and improved demand during the festive season

Govt takes multiple steps to tackle festival-season rush at major airports

Measures include additional CISF personnel, increased immigration counters, and real-time updates through social media