Which ancient festivals around the world are similar to Chhath Puja?
Chhath Puja shares similarities with ancient Sun-worship traditions worldwide, such as Inti Raymi, celebrated during the winter solstice in the 15th-century Inca Empire of Peru to honour Inti, the Sun God. China's Dongzhi Festival also has roots in solar traditions. The Maya and Aztec civilisations of Central America placed the Sun at the centre of their cosmology and daily life.
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Chhath Puja shares similarities with ancient Sun-worship traditions worldwide, such as Inti Raymi, celebrated during the winter solstice in the 15th-century Inca Empire of Peru to honour Inti, the Sun God. China's Dongzhi Festival also has roots in solar traditions. The Maya and Aztec civilisations of Central America placed the Sun at the centre of their cosmology and daily life.
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What is Gujarat's 100-year-old Diwali tradition of 'Ingoriya war'?
'Ingoriya war' is a 100-year-old Diwali night tradition in Gujarat's Savarkundla, where rival groups throw burning, gunpowder-filled ingoriya (hingot) fruits at each other. Unlike a bomb, the fruit doesn't explode but emits a stream of sparks and flame as it travels. The fight traditionally occurs between villagers of Savar and Kundla, separated by the Navli River.
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'Ingoriya war' is a 100-year-old Diwali night tradition in Gujarat's Savarkundla, where rival groups throw burning, gunpowder-filled ingoriya (hingot) fruits at each other. Unlike a bomb, the fruit doesn't explode but emits a stream of sparks and flame as it travels. The fight traditionally occurs between villagers of Savar and Kundla, separated by the Navli River.
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You can now own land in Ayodhya 15 mins from Ram Mandir at 'The Sarayu®'
Land prices in Ayodhya have risen 25-40% citywide since 2019, backed by Ayodhya's ₹85,000 crore Master Plan 2031, said HoABL. You can own luxury villa plots at The Sarayu®, 15 minutes from Ram Mandir, on the banks of holy river Sarayu. The development boasts an upcoming The Leela Palace hotel and landowners like Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor, HoABL added.
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Land prices in Ayodhya have risen 25-40% citywide since 2019, backed by Ayodhya's ₹85,000 crore Master Plan 2031, said HoABL. You can own luxury villa plots at The Sarayu®, 15 minutes from Ram Mandir, on the banks of holy river Sarayu. The development boasts an upcoming The Leela Palace hotel and landowners like Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor, HoABL added.
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'Kaante' director Sanjay Gupta passes away
Director Sanjay Gupta, known for films like 'Kaante', 'Shootout At Lokhandwala', 'Musafir', 'Jazbaa', and 'Kaabil', passed away, reports said on Saturday. Reports claimed that he passed away after suffering a fall in the bathroom, but an official confirmation is awaited. In 2002, Sanjay Gupta had survived a near-fatal car crash.
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Director Sanjay Gupta, known for films like 'Kaante', 'Shootout At Lokhandwala', 'Musafir', 'Jazbaa', and 'Kaabil', passed away, reports said on Saturday. Reports claimed that he passed away after suffering a fall in the bathroom, but an official confirmation is awaited. In 2002, Sanjay Gupta had survived a near-fatal car crash.
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Why is 'Annakoot Sabzi' prepared on Govardhan Puja?
Annakoot Sabzi, a mix of winter vegetables, symbolises the community meal that stranded villagers prepared after Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill to shelter them from torrential rains sent by Lord Indra. Villagers pooled together whatever food items and seasonal vegetables they had to sustain themselves. Annakoot literally means "a mountain of food" and is a way to worship nature's abundance.
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Annakoot Sabzi, a mix of winter vegetables, symbolises the community meal that stranded villagers prepared after Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill to shelter them from torrential rains sent by Lord Indra. Villagers pooled together whatever food items and seasonal vegetables they had to sustain themselves. Annakoot literally means "a mountain of food" and is a way to worship nature's abundance.
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How long will it take to recover the cost of buying gold in instalments?
Buyers purchasing gold through instalment schemes this Dhanteras should check interest and hidden processing charges. According to NDTV Profit, buying gold worth ₹1 lakh on EMI could result in over ₹32,000 in additional costs. Assuming an average annual gold price appreciation of 10%, buyers would need to hold the gold for at least three years to recover these costs.
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12:23 pm Saturday, 31 October 2026
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Buyers purchasing gold through instalment schemes this Dhanteras should check interest and hidden processing charges. According to NDTV Profit, buying gold worth ₹1 lakh on EMI could result in over ₹32,000 in additional costs. Assuming an average annual gold price appreciation of 10%, buyers would need to hold the gold for at least three years to recover these costs.
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Priyanka, Nick Jonas host Diwali party for Hollywood stars at home in US
Actor Priyanka Chopra and her husband and singer-actor Nick Jonas hosted a grand Diwali celebration for Hollywood celebrities at their home in US' Los Angeles. Several stars, including YouTuber Lilly Singh and model Winnie Harlow, attended the party. Priyanka wore a maroon Indo-Western gown paired with a gajra, while Nick chose to wear a kurta-pyjama and ethnic jacket.
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Actor Priyanka Chopra and her husband and singer-actor Nick Jonas hosted a grand Diwali celebration for Hollywood celebrities at their home in US' Los Angeles. Several stars, including YouTuber Lilly Singh and model Winnie Harlow, attended the party. Priyanka wore a maroon Indo-Western gown paired with a gajra, while Nick chose to wear a kurta-pyjama and ethnic jacket.
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What is the significance of 'Yamadeepam' on Dhanteras?
According to Hindu beliefs, 'Yamadeepam' is the sacred ritual of lighting diyas and seeking blessings from Lord Yama (the god of death) on Dhanteras. People traditionally light a four-faced diya during the evening Pradosh Kaal and place it outside the main entrance, facing south. They pray for longevity and protection from untimely death, while some even observe a fast.
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According to Hindu beliefs, 'Yamadeepam' is the sacred ritual of lighting diyas and seeking blessings from Lord Yama (the god of death) on Dhanteras. People traditionally light a four-faced diya during the evening Pradosh Kaal and place it outside the main entrance, facing south. They pray for longevity and protection from untimely death, while some even observe a fast.
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Himachal Pradesh to run 266 special buses ahead of Diwali
Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will operate 266 special buses on November 6 and 7 to help people return home for Diwali, Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri announced. He said the services will run from Delhi, Chandigarh and Baddi to destinations across Himachal. Of these, 134 buses will operate on November 6 and 132 on November 7.
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Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will operate 266 special buses on November 6 and 7 to help people return home for Diwali, Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri announced. He said the services will run from Delhi, Chandigarh and Baddi to destinations across Himachal. Of these, 134 buses will operate on November 6 and 132 on November 7.
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BJP chief Nitin Nabin hosts diplomats from 50 nations for Diwali, shares pics
BJP president Nitin Nabin hosted over 90 diplomats from around 50 countries for Diwali celebrations at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. Union Ministers and senior BJP leaders also joined the event. "A wonderful evening celebrating India's rich cultural traditions and...togetherness," Nabin wrote, adding that the gathering strengthened international goodwill and cooperation.
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BJP president Nitin Nabin hosted over 90 diplomats from around 50 countries for Diwali celebrations at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. Union Ministers and senior BJP leaders also joined the event. "A wonderful evening celebrating India's rich cultural traditions and...togetherness," Nabin wrote, adding that the gathering strengthened international goodwill and cooperation.
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What are the key tax-related deadlines in November?
Key income-tax deadlines in November for taxpayers, businesses and deductors include November 7 for depositing TDS and TCS collected or deducted in October, and submitting Form 127. Specified TDS certificates (Forms 131, 132, 133) are due by mid-month. November 21 is the extended deadline for filing ITRs in audit cases, while transfer pricing filings are due by November 30.
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Key income-tax deadlines in November for taxpayers, businesses and deductors include November 7 for depositing TDS and TCS collected or deducted in October, and submitting Form 127. Specified TDS certificates (Forms 131, 132, 133) are due by mid-month. November 21 is the extended deadline for filing ITRs in audit cases, while transfer pricing filings are due by November 30.
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New Zealand PM joins Diwali celebrations in Auckland, shares pics
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined the Diwali celebrations at the Auckland Diwali Festival on Saturday and also shared pictures of the same. Luxon also shared a video in which he was seen interacting with people gathered to celebrate the Diwali festival. "Good to see NZ prime minister taking part in Hindu community festivals and celebrations," one person commented.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined the Diwali celebrations at the Auckland Diwali Festival on Saturday and also shared pictures of the same. Luxon also shared a video in which he was seen interacting with people gathered to celebrate the Diwali festival. "Good to see NZ prime minister taking part in Hindu community festivals and celebrations," one person commented.
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In Pics: Diwali preparations in Srinagar
Images shared by ANI showed 62-year-old potter Abdul Salam Kumar preparing earthen lamps for Diwali festival at his workshop in Srinagar. His family has been engaged in pottery-making for generations, supplying diyas on order to local families, government offices and security establishments, including the Border Security Force, across Jammu and Kashmir. Diwali will be celebrated on November 8.
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06:00 pm Saturday, 31 October 2026
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Images shared by ANI showed 62-year-old potter Abdul Salam Kumar preparing earthen lamps for Diwali festival at his workshop in Srinagar. His family has been engaged in pottery-making for generations, supplying diyas on order to local families, government offices and security establishments, including the Border Security Force, across Jammu and Kashmir. Diwali will be celebrated on November 8.
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South Africa become world number one Test team
South Africa have become the world's number one Test team for the first time since January 2016 after defeating Australia in the third Test in Cape Town on Saturday. The victory also handed the Proteas the three-match series 2-1. South Africa have now won four of their last six Test series against Australia.
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06:46 pm Saturday, 31 October 2026
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South Africa have become the world's number one Test team for the first time since January 2016 after defeating Australia in the third Test in Cape Town on Saturday. The victory also handed the Proteas the three-match series 2-1. South Africa have now won four of their last six Test series against Australia.
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What 7 common mistakes people must avoid during Diwali celebrations?
Dr Vivek Nangia, Head of Pulmonology at Max Hospital, Saket, says people must not underestimate the impact of firecracker smoke and shouldn't brush aside early signs of respiratory troubles. He advises people to avoid outdoor exercise on heavily polluted days and not to overindulge in sweets, alcohol and rich festive food. He reminds people to not compromise on sleep.
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Dr Vivek Nangia, Head of Pulmonology at Max Hospital, Saket, says people must not underestimate the impact of firecracker smoke and shouldn't brush aside early signs of respiratory troubles. He advises people to avoid outdoor exercise on heavily polluted days and not to overindulge in sweets, alcohol and rich festive food. He reminds people to not compromise on sleep.
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Why do some Himachal villages celebrate 'Budhi Diwali' a month after Diwali?
'Budhi Diwali' is a traditional festival celebrated in parts of Himachal Pradesh, particularly in Kullu, Sirmaur and Shimla, about a month after Diwali. It is believed that news of Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya reached these remote snow-covered villages late. The celebrations feature torch processions, folk dances, music and traditional rituals.
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07:12 pm Saturday, 31 October 2026
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'Budhi Diwali' is a traditional festival celebrated in parts of Himachal Pradesh, particularly in Kullu, Sirmaur and Shimla, about a month after Diwali. It is believed that news of Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya reached these remote snow-covered villages late. The celebrations feature torch processions, folk dances, music and traditional rituals.
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What does home insurance cover in case of fire accidents during Diwali?
During Diwali, a home insurance policy can cover fire-related damage to the building, including walls, ceilings, floors and doors, according to Livemint. It also protects household belongings such as furniture, appliances, electronic devices and clothing against loss or damage. Some policies also cover temporary accommodation or loss of rent if the house becomes uninhabitable due to a fire.
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08:26 pm Saturday, 31 October 2026
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During Diwali, a home insurance policy can cover fire-related damage to the building, including walls, ceilings, floors and doors, according to Livemint. It also protects household belongings such as furniture, appliances, electronic devices and clothing against loss or damage. Some policies also cover temporary accommodation or loss of rent if the house becomes uninhabitable due to a fire.
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What is the story connecting Mahabharata with Diwali?
A tradition connects Diwali with the Pandavas. After years of hardship and exile, the five brothers are believed to have returned to their kingdom on the night of Kartik Amavasya, with lamps lit to welcome them. Diwali also carries the broader teachings of the Mahabharata, particularly the emphasis on dharma, righteousness and making ethical choices even when circumstances are difficult.
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08:39 pm Saturday, 31 October 2026
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A tradition connects Diwali with the Pandavas. After years of hardship and exile, the five brothers are believed to have returned to their kingdom on the night of Kartik Amavasya, with lamps lit to welcome them. Diwali also carries the broader teachings of the Mahabharata, particularly the emphasis on dharma, righteousness and making ethical choices even when circumstances are difficult.
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What is Hari Deepavali, celebrated in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, Diwali is known as "Hari Deepavali," and is celebrated during the seventh month of the Hindu solar calendar. In many respects it resembles the traditions followed in the Indian subcontinent, with a few differences: like the Chinese community, Malaysian-born Indians also give out "ang pows" (packets filled with money) as gifts to children and youth during Deepavali.
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09:51 pm Saturday, 31 October 2026
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In Malaysia, Diwali is known as "Hari Deepavali," and is celebrated during the seventh month of the Hindu solar calendar. In many respects it resembles the traditions followed in the Indian subcontinent, with a few differences: like the Chinese community, Malaysian-born Indians also give out "ang pows" (packets filled with money) as gifts to children and youth during Deepavali.
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SBI manager keeps feet on table as customer complains of no cash in ATM, video goes viral
A video has surfaced showing an SBI branch manager in Assam sitting with his feet on the table as a man approached him. The man said there was no cash in the ATM, and the manager said no SBI branch offers a card-swipe facility. As the man objected, the manager replied, "If there's [card-swipe] facility somewhere, withdraw money from there."
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08:13 pm Saturday, 31 October 2026
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A video has surfaced showing an SBI branch manager in Assam sitting with his feet on the table as a man approached him. The man said there was no cash in the ATM, and the manager said no SBI branch offers a card-swipe facility. As the man objected, the manager replied, "If there's [card-swipe] facility somewhere, withdraw money from there."
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