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indiaPaying Airfare Prices for Buses? Pune RTO Acts Against Festive OverchargingPassengers have complained that private bus operators are charging two to three times the usual fares ahead of Diwali, with some tickets costing up to Rs 7,000. Pune RTO launched a special inspection drive on Nov 1, which will continue until Nov 20.
businessBuying Gold This Diwali? Why Gold ETFs Are Becoming A Popular Investment ChoiceGold ETFs recorded estimated net investments of Rs 3,300 crore in October as prices corrected by 12%. Optima Money CEO Pankaj Mathpal shares his investment strategy for the festive season.
karnataka-newsBengaluru Diwali 2026: Minto Hospital Prepares For Firecracker Injuries, To Remain Open 24 Hours During The FestivalMinto Hospital in Bengaluru is preparing for Diwali 2026 by arranging additional staff, medicines and round-the-clock services to treat people injured by firecrackers. The hospital expects to handle burn and eye injury cases during the festival.
indiaForget Soan Papdi! Delhi Company Gifts iPhone 16 To Employees For Diwali, Video Goes Viral (WATCH)A Delhi-based company has gone viral on social media after surprising its employees with iPhone 16 smartphones as Diwali gifts. The generous gesture, shared in an Instagram video, sparked widespread appreciation and playful envy among netizens. Some users even debated the video's authenticity, which the company quickly confirmed as real.
businessGold vs Silver: Which Precious Metal Made Investors Richer Over a Decade?Purchasing gold and silver during Diwali is a deeply rooted Indian tradition driven by religion, wealth protection, and investment diversification. Between 2015 and 2025, both precious metals outperformed the Sensex, with gold slightly edging out silver in returns.
lifestyleDiwali 2026: When Is Lakshmi Puja? Check Date, Timings, Puja Essentials And Step-By-Step VidhiDiwali 2026 will be celebrated on November 8. Know about the Lakshmi Puja date, Amavasya Tithi, Shubh Muhurat for each city, must-have Puja Samagri and step-by-step guide for the ritual.
entertainmentDiwali 2026: Why Is Festival of Lights Celebrated for Five Days? Know Significance, StoryPreparations begin for Diwali 2026, the five-day Festival of Lights celebrating Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya and Goddess Lakshmi's blessings. Here is the five-day breakdown from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj.
lifestyleDiwali 2026: Sugar-Free Sweets Vs Regular Mithai, What Should You Choose This Festive Season?Sugar-free mithai may seem like a healthier Diwali treat, but is it really better than traditional sweets? Explore the differences in sugar, calories, sweeteners and nutrition before choosing your festive favourites.
lifestyleFestive Home Decor: 7 Budget-Friendly Ways To Make Your Living Room Look LuxuriousThe festive season is the ideal time to give your house a fresh makeover, but making a living room look opulent doesn't always require buying expensive furniture or completely redoing your furnishings.
indiaDiwali Flight Fares Surge: Delhi-Bengaluru Round Trip That Cost Rs 13K Now Crosses Rs 20KTravellers are facing unusually high airfares this Diwali, with round-trip tickets between Delhi and Bengaluru surging past Rs 20,000. Social media users and experts attribute this steep price increase to unstable crude oil prices and rising Aviation Turbine Fuel costs.
lifestyleDiwali 2026 Travel: Flight Fares Skyrocket, Tickets Hit Rs 18,000 on Key RoutesFlight ticket prices for major domestic routes have shot up just before Diwali. This is mainly because of the huge festive rush and airlines like IndiGo and Air India cutting down on the number of available seats.
indiaDiwali, Yoga, Durga Puja & More: India's 16 Treasures on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage ListDiwali has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list during a historic session at Delhi’s Red Fort, making it India’s 16th recognised cultural element alongside Kumbh Mela, Durga Puja and yoga.
