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Elevate your Diwali celebrations with these Indian-inspired cocktails

Mid-Day Premium Elevate your Diwali celebrations with these Indian-inspired cocktails

From whisky to tequila, mixologists share a dazzling array of cocktails inspired by Indian flavours, ingredients, and flowers. A perfect blend of tradition and modernity, light up your Diwali with these impressive yet easy concoctions

31 October,2024 10:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
New York City declares Diwali an official school holiday for the first time

New York City declares Diwali an official school holiday for the first time

New York City public schools will close on Diwali for the first time, enabling over 1.1 million students to observe the festival. The move celebrates the city’s cultural diversity and acknowledges Diwali’s importance to the South Asian and Hindu communities.

31 October,2024 10:00 AM IST | New York
Dia Mirza: ‘I don't associate noise and smoke with Diwali’ | Exclusive

Dia Mirza: ‘I don't associate noise and smoke with Diwali’ | Exclusive

Bollywood actress and climate champion Dia Mirza speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her take on the festival and how it can be celebrated in an eco-friendly manner

31 October,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin Fernandes
Diwali 2024: Ayodhya sets 2 Guinness Records as 25 lakh diyas light up city

Diwali 2024: Ayodhya sets 2 Guinness Records as 25 lakh diyas light up city

On the occasion of Diwali 2024, more than 25 lakh diyas were lit up on the banks of the Saryu River, marking the largest display of oil lamps ever recorded. Another record was made for the most people performing 'diya' rotation simultaneously

30 October,2024 09:30 PM IST | Ayodhya | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi Pollution: 79 cases filed, 19,005 kg firecrackers seized ahead of Diwali

Delhi Pollution: 79 cases filed, 19,005 kg firecrackers seized ahead of Diwali

Environment Minister Gopal Rai took stock of firecracker ban enforcement in a high-level meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Tuesday

30 October,2024 12:47 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Tamil Nadu govt declares holiday for educational institutions on Oct 31-Nov 1

Tamil Nadu govt declares holiday for educational institutions on Oct 31-Nov 1

According to an official release from the Tamil Nadu Department of Information and Public Relations, the state government on Tuesday also declared a half-day holiday for all the educational institutions of the state on the eve of Diwali on October 30

30 October,2024 12:43 PM IST | Chennai | ANI

"All Diwali arrangements made for devotees," says Chief Priest of Ram mandir

The Chief Priest of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Acharya Satyendra Das, announces extensive preparations for this year's Deepotsav, marking a special occasion following the consecration of Ram Lalla, with plans for world record attempts to light 2.5 million diyas.

30 October,2024 11:01 AM IST | Ayodhya
Diwali 2024: Giant lantern in SoBo garden promotes sustainable celebrations

Diwali 2024: Giant lantern in SoBo garden promotes sustainable celebrations

The Inner Wheel District 314, helmed by district chairman Prerana Raichur, collaborated with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) A ward to inaugurate an art installation that gives an eco-conscious twist to Diwali

30 October,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
Hundreds of new vehicles registered with Mumbai RTO, check details

Hundreds of new vehicles registered with Mumbai RTO, check details

On October 29 alone, the RTO registered around 652 new vehicles, including cars, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles, as per the RTO data

29 October,2024 11:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Singham Again: CBFC suggests to cut sequences including Ramayana references

Singham Again: CBFC suggests to cut sequences including Ramayana references

It is reported that Rohit Shetty's action drama had to undergo several cuts, including Simmba aka Ranveer Singh's flirting scene and some references to the 'Ramayana'.

29 October,2024 07:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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