Fire broke out in Telangana’s Neredmet garbage transfer station on Deepavali day
Garbage kept uncleared at a city transfer station caught fire on the night of October 31, as per a news report, which has seen the light of the day rather…
Cracker sales off to slow start in Vijayawada on Deepavali eve
People buying earthen Diyas on the eve of Diwali in Vijayawada on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI Firecracker sales took off to a slow start in the city on…
Temporary bus stands set up in Tiruchi
Commissioner of Police N. Kamini inaugurating the temporary bus stand at Mannarpuram in Tiruchi on Monday. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY Temporary bus stands have been established in Tiruchi city…
Release lean period dole before Deepavali, Fishermen ask Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Fishermen have urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to release the dole for the lean fishing period before the Deepavali.Community leader Nanjil Ravi said families in around 270 fishing…
Women gig workers call for ‘digital strike’ on Deepavali day
GIPSWU have demanded that the Central and State governments step up to regulate employment in the gig economy through labour laws, extend social security rights such as EPF, employees’ pension…
Thoughtfully curated Deepavali hamper guide for Visakhapatnam
A sustainable Deepavali gift hamper by Dhanak Naturals. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT As Deepavali approaches, the art of gifting takes centre stage. It’s time to spread festive joy with…
Anbumani criticises T.N. Transport Dept.’s proposal to operate private buses on contract basis during Deepavali
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday (October 22, 2024) urged the State government to drop the Transport Department’s proposal to hire and operate private buses on a…
This Deepavali, Barbie dons Anita Dongre
The Barbie Signature Diwali doll | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT There is a new Barbie in town and she is all set for Deepavali. A collaboration between Mattel (a multinational…
This festive season, gifting is all about innovation, utility, and being thoughtful
In the run up to Navratri and all the golu-hopping set to commence, Karpagam K is busy at work, fashioning potlis or drawstring bags out of silk saris and shawls. “I wanted to…
Home decor tips to light up your homes this Deepavali
Pops of colour, the heady scent of mixed bouquets, the warm glow of diyas, the aroma of freshly made mithai, raucous laughter… this is what festive parties are made of.…