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Move over sweets, get something useful, creative for Diwali gifts

New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): As the Diwali festivities began with Dhanteras on Thursday, everyone is on the lookout for gifting options for their relatives, colleagues, and friends.

2020-11-12T19:52:45.577646+00:00 IST

Diwali 2020: How millennials are planning to ace fashion game amid pandemic

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): As the festival of lights, Diwali, is just around the corner, millennials are looking forward to getting dressed up in their best ensemble on the auspicious occasion. However, amid the coronavirus pandemic, social gatherings and the family meetings would be less, but people are still engaging in the festivities - and adapting to the new normal - by hosting virtual zoom parties, and small get together.

2020-11-12T17:45:36.850851+00:00 IST

25 Lord Ram statues to enchant visitors to Ayodhya tomorrow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), November 12 (ANI): The Lalit Kala Akademi will exhibit 25 Lord Ram statues on the theme Jan Jan Ke Ram (or Lord Ram for every person) in Ayodhya on Friday ahead of the festival of lights.

2020-11-12T09:37:19.586453+00:00 IST

Thane based entrepreneur creates 'ghee diyas' to revive age-old Diwali customs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 12 (ANI): In an attempt to revive the age-old ancient practices of the country, a British national of Indian origin has kickstarted an endeavour to promote 'ghee diyas' this Diwali.

2020-11-11T19:24:31.750563+00:00 IST

Employment insecurity linked to anxiety, depression among young adults during COVID-19

Washington [US], November 11 (ANI): A new research shows a strong association between employment insecurity and common symptoms of anxiety and depression among young adults in America.

2020-11-11T16:55:20.509829+00:00 IST

Maharashtra Governor releases former Minister Rajendra Darda's book 'Majhi Bhint'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 9 (ANI): Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Monday released the book 'Majhi Bhint' (My Wall) authored by former Maharashtra Education Minister Rajendra Darda at Raj Bhavan here.

2020-11-09T18:31:19.323228+00:00 IST

Bhopal-based self-help group prepares eco-friendly cow-dung lamps

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 9 (ANI): Like their counterparts in Rajasthan, women from a self-help group in Bhopal are also preparing eco-friendly lamps from cow dung this Diwali season.

2020-11-09T16:38:07.321303+00:00 IST

Decorative item sellers hope for good Diwali sales in Odisha

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 9 (ANI): Amidst the pandemic, Bhubaneswar's Diwali market is now picking up as people shop for festival essentials. Though there is a ban on firecrackers in the state, the government has given permission for decorative item sellers to reopen their shops.

2020-11-09T08:06:52.511520+00:00 IST

NGO, SHG go eco-friendly with cow dung diya, bamboo candles this Diwali

Gorakhpur/Agartala [India], November 8 (ANI): The NGOs in Gorakhpur and Agartala are promoting eco-friendly Diwali by making diyas from cow dung and candles from bamboo sticks.

2020-11-08T12:39:49.383037+00:00 IST

This is how Bollywood, 'DDLJ' made Karwa Chauth a pan-India concept

New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): The festival of Karwa Chauth, which is predominantly a north Indian festival has expanded its roots as it has become a pan-India concept now.

2020-11-04T09:53:35.139943+00:00 IST

Karva Chauth: Occasion celebrating union and longevity

New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): After celebrating Karva Chauth through letters for initial years of their marriage, Indira Dikshit, wife of retired Subedar Major Rishi Kumar Dikshit, expressed her excitement to mark the day in a traditional manner this year while her husband has his own way of making the day special for his better half.

2020-11-04T09:03:26.520071+00:00 IST

Covid-19 affects business of beauty parlours, salons this Karva Chauth

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): In Hindu dharma, the purpose of life is self-realisation or the discovery of God and Hindus observe fasts on special occasions. Karva Chauth is among the many festivals celebrated in the Northern and North-Eastern parts of India. It comes nine days before Diwali, but this year everything will not be the same due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-11-03T14:03:06.489422+00:00 IST

Prince William 'struggled to breathe' when contracted COVID-19, royal expert claims

Washington [US], November 3 (ANI): The royal expert has claimed that Prince William reportedly kept his coronavirus diagnosis a secret for a reason.

2020-11-03T08:16:46.367728+00:00 IST

Moment of pride for India: Ajanta Caves' deposit being preserved for eternity

Trondheim [Norway], October 30 (ANI): A proud moment for India, a country that has the largest number of heritage sites in the world has been marked over last week. A team of members from the data preservation facility - Arctic World Archive has initiated the deposit of India's ancient historical site --Ajanta Caves --which will be digitised and restored for eternity.

2020-10-30T05:48:55.563235+00:00 IST

CR Park eateries kick-off online food deliveries this festive season to counter COVID-19 restrictions

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Chittaranjan Park, the most bustling area of Delhi during the season of 'Durga Puja,' will be wearing a deserted look this year due to the restrictions owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

2020-10-22T09:16:22.750635+00:00 IST

Beauty pageants provide platform for married women to exchange cultural values: Mrs United Nations 2019

Kohima (Nagaland) [India], October 20 (ANI): Jessica Snock AK from Nagaland, who bagged the title of Mrs United Nations 2019, is a 33-year-old lady with a six-year-old child, who believes that beauty pageants provide a platform for married women to exchange cultural values.

2020-10-20T09:38:15.221098+00:00 IST

This Diwali an alternative to earthen diyas -- one prepared with cow dung

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 20 (ANI): This Diwali, you can try a different kind of diya, besides the traditional earthen lamps. You can try out designer diyas made of cow dung, decorated without any harmful colour or adornments.

2020-10-20T03:54:13.837169+00:00 IST

COVID-19 impact: Business has not picked up before Durga Puja in West Bengal

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Unlike every year, Mintu Pal, a famous 53-year-old idol maker in West Bengal has experienced a 60 per cent loss in his business ahead of Durga Puja while Vinay Ganguram, owner of a 150-year-old sweet shop, intends to diversify his business so that it could survive extraordinary situations like coronavirus.

2020-10-18T18:07:58.954517+00:00 IST

Durga Puja 2020: How the festival's spirit is alive with devotees amid pandemic

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): As the festive week of Navratri kicks off, devotees are looking forward to celebrating Durga Puja with great enthusiasm. However, the spirit of the auspicious festival has dampened a bit amid the coronavirus pandemic, especially for people staying away from their hometown.

2020-10-18T09:14:01.410848+00:00 IST

This year 'Sharad Navratri' without 'dandiya, garba' due to the coronavirus pandemic

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): The nine-day-long holy festival of Navratri brings in a chain of festivities, including the playful activities like that of Dandiya and Garba, which are most prominent in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

2020-10-17T10:13:44.819674+00:00 IST

How business giants are taking initiatives for the welfare of women

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): A lot needs to be done for the welfare of rural and underprivileged women and while the government has started schemes for their benefit, now big businesses too have launched initiatives for them.

2020-10-16T14:13:59.662262+00:00 IST