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Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolically heralds the triumph of good over evil with the return of the victorious Lord Ram to his kingdom.

Lord Ram's immortal songs for Diwali

In Diwali season, which celebrates the return of Lord Ram to his kingdom, Vasumathi Badrinathan recalls some of her...

23 Oct 2017 12:34 AM IST

Diwali is around the corner, and while everyone is planning on how to celebrate the day with a bash, do not forget your furry friends. Pets do not enjoy the noise, colours or lights of Diwali.

Celebrate a pet-friendly Diwali

Pets do not enjoy the noise, colours or lights of Diwali.

23 Oct 2017 12:13 AM IST

Diwali celebrations in White House. (Photo: PTI)

Indian-American Congressman introduces resolution for Diwali in US...

The resolution recognises the religious and historical significance of Diwali.

21 Oct 2017 11:35 AM IST

After a video of the incident, which reportedly took place last week, went viral on social media, police registered separate cases against the assailants as well as the alleged cow smugglers. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

MP ritual: Villagers let cows trample over them

The annual ritual is performed in Bhidawad village of Ujjain district a day after Diwali to bring peace and prosperity...

21 Oct 2017 3:04 AM IST

Pakistani Hindu families decorate their house to celebrate Diwali. (Photo: AP)

Pak PM wishes Hindu community happy diwali,' stresses on communal...

The need to promote inter-religion harmony has never been as great as it is today,' Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

20 Oct 2017 3:36 PM IST

A Delhi Fire Service official said fire-related calls have been received post-Diwali midnight as well. (Photo: PTI)

Diwali in Delhi: Cloth godown goes ablaze, fire department gets 204...

Out of 204 calls made to the city's fire department, 51 were related to use of crackers.

20 Oct 2017 12:44 PM IST

On Friday, Ivanka Trump attended a round table discussion at the White House with the president and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (Photo: AP)

Ahead of her visit to India, Ivanka Trump wishes India Happy Diwali

Wishing Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world a joyful Diwali,' Ivanka tweeted

19 Oct 2017 3:02 PM IST

Northern Command chief Lt General Devraj Anbu and Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen J S Sandhu are also in Gurez accompanying the Prime Minister, an Army official said. (Photo: ANI)

Modi calls soldiers his 'family', celebrates Diwali with Army in J&K's...

The Prime Minister is accompanied by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat who was camping in the Gurez sector since Wednesday.

19 Oct 2017 1:49 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

Diwali sweet to Pak as India to grant medical visa to all deserving...

'On the auspicious occasion of Deepawali, India will grant medical visa in all deserving cases pending today,' Swaraj...

19 Oct 2017 12:50 PM IST

(Photo: PTI/Representational)

Delhi braces for pollution 'airpocalypse' as stubble burning continues...

The sharp reek of burning stubble marks the onset of the pollution season in Delhi as air contaminants soar to dangerous...

19 Oct 2017 12:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Modi, Army chief in J&K's Gurez valley to celebrate Diwali with troops

Modi had spent Diwali with the people of Kashmir in 2014 in the aftermath of the devastating floods in the Valley.

19 Oct 2017 12:21 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with artistes dressed up as Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshman during Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

This is my personal faith, no one can interfere in it: Yogi slams Oppn

Adityanath offered prayers at Hanumangarhi Temple, Sugreev Temple and Ram Janam Bhumi in Ayodhya.

19 Oct 2017 10:54 AM IST