Deepavali
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Radiant and lit

The beauty and makeup industry saw many new launches around this festive season with extra shimmer and glitter for the glitterati. 

published on : 7th November 2022
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‘Bribe to scribes’ part of Congress toolkit: CM Basavaraj Bommai

“This is the result of Congress’ toolkit. They are trying to spread a lie. I have not given any instructions to anyone (to give cash gifts),” he claimed.

published on : 31st October 2022
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Deepavali 'cash gifts' to journalists: Karnataka CM call its a 'lie', part of Congress' toolkit

Speaking to reporters here, he said when the Congress was in power, what gifts were given by various people are "clearly known", and the media had reported it, whether it was iPhones or laptops.

published on : 30th October 2022
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Fireworks industry on rebound path, Maharashtra key contributor to Rs 6,000 crore Deepavali sale

Flower pots, 'ground chakras', cracklers and rockets were among the other varieties that witnessed good sale.

published on : 30th October 2022
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Bleetiful Diwali

Nomadic shepherds worship their flock during Deepavali, while boiling milk shows them the direction to the next area

published on : 30th October 2022
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Cracker of a Deepavali for Sivakasi fireworks manufacturers

Fireworks industry in Sivakasi records Rs 6,000 crore sales this year which is 30% more than the last year figures

published on : 27th October 2022
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Seven villages around Vellode bird sanctuary celebrate cracker-free Deepavali

According to sources, the sanctuary, situated in Vadamugam Vellode Panchayat in Chennimalai Panchayat Union of Erode, was declared a bird sanctuary in 2000.

published on : 27th October 2022
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Deepavali rush: More than 5 lakh used Chennai Metro over two days

On Thursday, 2.48 lakh passengers used the services, the highest this year which was eventually broken the very next day with 2.63 lakh passengers.

published on : 26th October 2022
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This Deepavali, 573 in distress dial firefighters in TN

In 2021, fire and rescue services received 169 calls across State;  Chennai police book 271 for in violation of time regulations this year

published on : 26th October 2022
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Post Deepavali, 525 people treated for burns in govt hospitals across TN

Following the Deepavali celebrations, doctors in 36 government hospitals across Tamil Nadu on Monday treated 525 people for burn injuries sustained while bursting firecrackers.

published on : 26th October 2022
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Deepavali holidays: Road accidents claimed 14 lives in Ramanathapuram

As many as eight persons died in road accidents across Ramanathapuram on Monday, taking the district's total road fatality toll during the Deepavali holidays (Saturday to Tuesday) to 14.

published on : 26th October 2022
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24x7 protest nears one year for ITI workers in Karnataka  

They have formed the Karnataka General Labour Union and have been protesting on the ITI premises since December 1, 2021. They have missed every festival and Deepavali is no different.

published on : 26th October 2022
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This temple in Karnataka's Dharwad is open only 3 days a year

A temple at Tabakadahonnalli in Dharwad remains open for devotees for only three days in a year, during Deepavali.

published on : 26th October 2022
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Come Diwali, traders throng this Bengaluru stationery shop

The shop has become popular mostly through word-of-mouth publicity and traders from all over the country who are settled in Bengaluru come here to make the purchase.

published on : 25th October 2022
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Hanuman, a home-grown superhero for the ages

Hanuman is considered a nityasuri or one who is free of karma for eternity. He is also believed to be still on Earth to help us in our struggles through life.

published on : 24th October 2022
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Away from home 

Andamans, scenic Chettinad regions, Hampi and Maldives are the top-picks for Bengalureans for the long weekend getaway

published on : 24th October 2022
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Bursting the bubble 

Bengalureans have mixed views on the circular issued by Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, allowing bursting of firecrackers during Deepavali for two hours every day  

published on : 24th October 2022
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Deepavali: The expat edition

From fearing crackers to embracing diyas, expats in Chennai share interesting experiences of Deepavali and adapting to the festival of lights 

published on : 24th October 2022
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Karnataka Minister Anand Singh's 'costly' gifts to elected reps triggers controversy

Tourism Minister Anand Singh, who represents the Hosapete constituency, is at the centre of a controversy as he has lavished elected members of his constituency with expensive Deepavali gifts.

published on : 24th October 2022
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His visits were like festival: Family on departed hero

We cooked food and shared them with other families as well,” Sreelakshmi, who had married Pradeep on August 26, 2012, said in a trembling voice.

published on : 24th October 2022
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