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Supreme Court rules out blanket ban on fireworks in Delhi; bats for time-bound use during Diwali

The Supreme Court has said that it would permit the controlled use of firecrackers for Diwali celebrations this year. The court proposed specific time limits to prevent environmental damage and protect vulnerable groups. It also considered suggestions about allowing joint firecrackers with restrictions.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

UAE-India airfares for Dussehra, Diwali remain affordable for now

Indian foreign workers in the UAE can still access airfares below Dh1,500 for flights to major Indian cities. Travel agents anticipate a price increase due to rising demand from mid-October. Certain flights, such as Dubai-Varanasi, present higher fare levels due to limited options. Affordable ticket prices are available from both…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Malaika Arora lives in Mumbai home featuring balcony garden overlooking the city skyline, spacious dining area, monochrome artwork, a glass divider, neutral interiors and festive décor during Diwali and Christmas

Malaika Arora house tour: The actor lives in a contemporary Mumbai home that showcases her sense of style and comfort. Her living space features a blend of modern and classic elements, including a large dining table for gatherings. The balcony garden serves as a tranquil retreat with views of the…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Why Ganesh Chaturthi Forces Every Woman to Negotiate Her Marriage and Family All Over Again

The calendar already has an opinionThe invitation arrives before anyone says a word. Your mother-in-law mentions, in passing, that she's ordered the clay Ganesh from the same shop as always. Your own mother texts asking if you're coming home this year. The word "home" does the work neither of them…

Times Life · Sep 7

Why Is Dakshinayan Called the Night of the Gods?

What if the six months when the Sun moves south are not simply a change in the Sun's journey, but a spiritual reminder to slow down? In Hindu tradition, this period is known as Dakshinayan, and it begins around the time of Karka Sankranti. It is often described as the…

MyLifeXP · Aug 29

How Mauritius Kept Bhojpuri Alive: The Indian Diaspora's Homeland Rebuilt Across an Ocean

The Language That Outlived Its OriginYou hear it at the market in Port Louis before you see the stall. A woman bargaining over bitter gourd, her cadence rising and falling in Bhojpuri, not the clipped, television-inflected version that survives in pockets of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, but something older,…

Times Life · Aug 28

Kriti Sanon Is Just the Latest Example of Women Being Judged for What They Wear

We have all seen this happen. A woman chooses an outfit because she likes it and feels good in it. But someone may still say, “You should wear something more traditional.” Actress Kriti Sanon recently faced a similar situation after appearing in a Raksha Bandhan jewellery advertisement. Some people did…

MyLifeXP · Aug 26

The Diwali Makeup Shift Indian Women Are Leading: Less Drama, More Glow on Your Skin

The face you used to put on for DiwaliYou know the one. Full-coverage foundation two shades lighter than your actual skin, set into a mask with translucent powder. Contouring that carved cheekbones you don't have and flattened the nose you do. A lip colour chosen because it photographed well, not…

Times Life · Aug 14

What Happens When Vishnu Closes His Eyes?

Every year, millions of devotees observe Chaturmas, the sacred four-month period when Lord Vishnu is believed to enter Yog Nidra, or divine cosmic sleep. But this raises a fascinating question. If the Preserver of the Universe is resting, who takes care of creation? Does the world continue on its own,…

MyLifeXP · Jul 28

Ahead of Diwali season: Central Pollution Control Board opposes 'green crackers' production over prohibited barium nitrate usage; SC to settle the dispute

Supreme Court will decide whether next-generation green firecrackers can be commercially produced in India after two central government bodies took contradictory positions on the matter. While CSIR-NEERI approved the formulations for reducing pollution, CPCB objected on grounds that they still contain barium nitrate, a chemical the court itself had banned.

The Economic Times · Jul 27