Richa Chadha to have ‘small Lakshmi puja’ on daughter’s first Diwali
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Actress and new mother Richa Chadha will be having a “small Lakshmi puja” at home as this will be her daughter’s first Diwali. She also urged for a cracker-free festival and to celebrate it in the traditional way with “diyas, singing, food, celebration and family time.” “I don’t know if there […]
CM Dhami announces increased financial assistance of Rs 50 lakh for families of martyrs
Pauri Garhwal, Oct 31 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday announced an increase in financial assistance for the families of martyred soldiers from the state, raising the amount to Rs 50 lakh. The announcement was made during the ‘Diwali Milan with Soldiers’ event held at Lansdowne Cantonment, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Opening with […]
Ex-Union Minister RCP Singh set to launch new political party in Bihar
Patna, Oct 31 (IANS) Former Union Minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh is set to launch a new political party on Thursday, a date that coincides with the birth anniversary of India’s first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and the festival of Diwali. RCP Singh stated that the new party would provide a fresh political alternative […]
Diwali, a time to spread love, compassion, unity: Haryana Governor
Chandigarh, Oct 31 (IANS) Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people on the pious occasion of Diwali. Terming the festival as a celebration of light, joy, and harmony, Dattatraya emphasised the significance of Diwali as a time to spread love, compassion, and unity across all communities. In […]
Bengal bypolls: Deployment of CAPF increased substantially
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Considering the booth-sensitivity of the six Assembly constituencies going to bypolls next month, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to substantially increase the deployment of Central Police Forces (CAPF) personnel from what was decided initially. Sources in the office of the West Bengal Chief Electrical Officer (CEO) said that […]
Himachal Governor, CM greet people on Diwali
Shimla, Oct 31 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. In his message, Governor Shukla said that Diwali, the festival of lights symbolises joy, the triumph of good over evil and the dispelling of […]
Shruti Haasan binges on Indian sweets only on Diwali
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Actress-singer and musician Shruti Haasan is all set to celebrate Diwali with friends in Mumbai and said that it is the only time she binges on Indian sweets otherwise she sticks to her diet. Talking to IANS about her plans on celebrating Diwali, Shruti said: “Diwali this year is quiet and […]
Anupam Kher details the injuries he suffered while making ‘Vijay 69’
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming movie ‘Vijay 69’, has shared the details of the injury that he suffered on the sets of the film while portraying 69 year-old triathlete. The actor told IANS that he suffered a serious injury to his shoulder but […]
Avinash Tiwary plans to be stick to his diet this Diwali
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Actor Avinash Tiwary says he might indulge a little but will stick to his diet as he starts shooting again right after Diwali. “I love Diwali treats! But I’ll be sticking to a diet because I start shooting again right after Diwali, so I need to stay focused. I might indulge […]
Rohitashv Gour shares details of his Diwali celebrations
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) *Actor Rohitashv Gour, who essays the role of Manmohan Tiwari in the superhit television show ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’, has shared what his Diwali celebrations are like. The actor said the festive Diwali spread prepared by his wife forms the most crucial part of his family’s Diwali celebrations. Talking about his […]
