Diwali 2024 is confirmed for October 31, celebrating Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya on Amavasya Tithi. The festival’s significance in Hinduism is highlighted, marking it with Laxmi Puja to be held on the same day. Amavasya Tithi starts from 03:55 PM on October 31 and ends at 06:18 PM on November 1.
Janhvi Kapoor made her debut with Dhadak (2018), earning critical acclaim and commercial success. Sara Ali Khan’s performance in her debut film Kedarnath (2018) opposite Sushant Singh Rajput was very well received. Ananya Panday, meanwhile, went the Alia Bhatt way to debut with Student Of The Year 2 (2019), facing nepotism debates but subsequently...
IPL franchises must submit their list of retained players by October 31 for the 2025 season. Teams can retain up to six players, with a maximum of five capped players. Retention costs impact the ₹120 crore purse, while RTM cards allow franchises to re-acquire certain players during the mega auction. A handy FAQ before...
Dehradun district administration issued 1,068 firecracker licenses, higher than the previous two years. Environmentalists are worried about rising pollution, urging stricter regulations and enforcement. Public awareness is lacking. Meanwhile, officials are monitoring sales and will take action against unlicensed sellers. Presently, Dehradun has only 13 licensed bulk vendors.
Taking some time off from her shoot schedule, Rupali Ganguly went Diwali shopping with us in Mumbai
New York City schools will close on November 1 to observe Diwali, marking a significant milestone for the festival’s recognition. This ensures that 1.1 million students can celebrate Diwali without compromising their education. This decision was made under Mayor Eric Adams’ administration.
The Delhi transport department is introducing WhatsApp for traffic challan payments, enabling violators to receive e-challans and pay fines through UPI platforms like Google Pay and BHIM. This system will send detailed messages in Hindi and English, streamlining notifications, reminders, and payment confirmations for better user convenience.