Delhi prepares to celebrate Diwali

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 11:53

Delhi residents did some last minute shopping and women drew exquisite rangolis as the national capital readied to celebrate Diwali.

Pakistan President extends Diwali greetings to Hindu community

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 10:50

Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain extended his greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali.

Bollywood wishes fans on Diwali on Twitter

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 10:40

The stars of Bollywood wished their fans on Diwali. Here is what some of them said.

After celebrating Holi, Vrindavan widows to light Diwali lamps

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 10:30

For the first time, thousands of widows of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh will celebrate Diwali this year.

Diwali celebrated with gusto in UK

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 09:24

Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated today by the Indian community in the UK with much fervour and gaiety.

President, PM greet the nation on Diwali

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 00:36

President Pranab Mukherkjee and PM Manmohan Singh greeted people on eve of Diwali, saying festival marked triumph of good over evil and was occasion to strengthen bonds of brotherhood in the society.

Technology tops the list of home comforts

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 20:54

Technology tops the list of home comforts in a new survey, and whilst the TV remains the number one priority Wi-Fi and the iPad have also joined it.

Sonia Gandhi greets people on Diwali

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 20:42

Making a strong appeal for "communal harmony", Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Diwali.

Sheila Dikshit greets people on Diwali

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 20:34

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday exhorted people of city to avoid bursting of crackers and celebrate a clean and pollution-free Diwali.

Delhi BJP extends Diwali greetings to people

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 20:11

Delhi BJP on Saturday greeted people of the national capital on the festive occasion of Diwali.

Diwali: Delhi hospitals brace up to tackle emergencies

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 19:47

Delhi government has directed the state-run hospitals to put in place required arrangements to deal with burn victims during the Diwali celebrations in the city.

J&K Governor, CM greet people on Diwali

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 19:30

Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra and CM Omar Abdullah extended Diwali greetings to the people of the state and hoped that the festival would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity.