diwali

New Delhi: Fear of contracting COVID-19 and stress over a 'disrupted life' is a potent cocktail that has led to 'caution fatigue' and 'avoidance behaviour', say experts. With signs of the…

Bhubaneswar: City-based Bakul Foundation wants people to celebrate Diwali with a difference this time. It is running a campaign to encourage people to gift plants to their loved ones on the…

Puri: To prevent air pollution caused by the smoke emanating from the burning of the jute sticks, the Puri administration has urged people to only observe ‘Paya Shraddha’ and return home…

Rourkela: In view of COVID-19 pandemic, the Sundargarh district administration has banned community celebrations of Kali Puja, Diwali and Chhat Puja in the Steel City of Rourkela till…

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police have made adequate security arrangements in the Odisha capital to contain criminal activities and ensure strict adherence to COVID guidelines during…

Mumbai: After getting a clean chit from NCB over allegations of hosting a drug party at his residence, Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar on Tuesday organized a 'cosy' Diwali party for his…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Calcutta High Court order banning the sale and use of firecrackers in West Bengal during Kali Puja, saying…

Berhampur: Ganjam collector Vijay Amrit Kulange has called upon the people of the district to celebrate a ‘Green Diwali’ and ‘COVID-free Diwali’ on November 14. “During this pandemic…

Mumbai: Jewellery brand Tanishq has once again become the target of angry trolls on social media. This time, it has come under fire for its advertisement discouraging the use of firecrackers…

London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed the Diwali spirit of the victory of “light over darkness” as he delivered an optimistic message about overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic for a…