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BHUBANESWAR: An art exhibition titled Against Global Warming was inaugurated in Orissa Modern Art Gallery here recently. The exhibition, which was organised by Tribal and Folk Art Promotion and Development Foundation at the OMAG premises, saw seven artists depict the suffering of Mother Nature due...

Mumbai: On the occasion of Diwali Wednesday, members of the film fraternity wished their fans and followers a happy and eco-friendly Diwali and urged them to avoid bursting loud crackers. Veteran actor Anupam Kher, in New York for work, tweeted: "My dear countrymen, Happy Diwali...

New Delhi: Adding to its "holiday Stories" edition Facebook  Wednesday rolled out a special Diwali "Story" feature exclusively to users in India that would enable them to see, share experiences as well as connect with their loved ones. The "Start a Story for Diwali" feature...

United Nations: The UN Postal System has issued two stamps with diyas in celebration of Diwali as "the quest for the triumph of good over evil". India's Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin said in a tweet on Tuesday: "Thank you @UNStamps for portraying our common quest...

New Delhi: Reinvent, recycle and refurbish things for Diwali instead of going to shop for home decor for the festive season, suggest experts who feel people must think about long-term impact on surroundings and the environment. Ashish Gupta, Founder, Inliving and Serenia co-working spaces, said:...

New Delhi: High calorie food in the festive season may be unavoidable, but you can outsmart the temptation by indulging your sweet tooth with a different and healthier form of sugar, suggest experts. Celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija gives some shortcuts: * Sugar, not fat: Not...

Puri: In an effort to ensure hassle-free crowd management at Srimandir, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) will deploy Pratihari servitors and a few police personnel on the stretch between Natamandap and inner barricade of the temple beginning Wednesday. Sources said the Jagannath Temple Police...

Chennai: People in Tamil Nadu celebrated Diwali with traditional fervour starting off with special sesame oil bath, wearing new clothes and bursting fire crackers. Unlike previous years though the sound of the bursting fire crackers was rather subdued following the he Supreme Court-imposed restrictions. The...

BHUBANESWAR: Having cemented a place for herself in the Guinness book of world records, Rani, daughter of Lt M L Raikwar, is off to achieve new highs with her sterling determination and never say die attitude. Born on August 15, 1983, Rani’s story is like...

Vrindavan: It was ‘green Diwali this time for widows of Vrindavan who celebrated the festival inside the Gopi Nath Temple by making rangolis and lighting earthen lamps Sunday. In its sixth year, the event for the first time witnessed pollution-free celebrations where widows, some of...