India's nomination, the "Deepavali" festival, will be examined at a key meeting of the UNESCO in Delhi next week, in pursuance of its inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, according to officials. This is the first time that India will host a session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safegu
06 December,2025 10:24 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIShiv Sena (UBT) on Friday attacked the BJP-led government in Maharashtra and the Centre over their delayed response and hollow assurances to the state’s rain-affected farmers, highlighting the gap between political rhetoric and actual relief delivery, reported news agency IANS. "The double standards of those in power regarding farmers' welfa
05 December,2025 01:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLeaders of various Opposition parties on Thursday staged a protest in the Parliament complex over the issue of air pollution in the national capital, with Congress leader Sonia Gandhi asking the government to take action. Carrying placards, leaders of various parties raised slogans outside the Makar Dwar of Parliament, asking the prime minister to
04 December,2025 01:16 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentLess than desirable Air Quality Index (AQI) figures were recorded on about 80 per cent of days since November 1, with the AQI in the moderate (yellow) category on 21 days. In comparison, despite Diwali, October reported only 13 days of AQI in the yellow, with the Laxmi Poojan day seeing an AQI in the poor (orange) category. The main pollutants are
29 November,2025 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSThe Consulate General of India in Toronto shared on Tuesday that the city has officially proclaimed October 20 ‘Diwali Day’. “The @cityoftoronto has officially proclaimed October 20, 2025 as ‘Diwali Day’ in Toronto. This recognition celebrates the spirit of #Diwali of victory of light over darkness, and acknowledges th
22 November,2025 08:57 AM IST | Toronto | AgenciesHuma Qureshi has lately been in the news for her alleged engagement with acting coach Rachit Singh. Their appearances together further fueled the rumours, although the alleged couple has not addressed the rumours yet. In the recent episode of Sit with Hitlist, Huma revealed her relationship status and what it’s like being on dating app while
12 November,2025 10:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA layer of toxic haze blanketed the national capital on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). At 9 am, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 345, CPCB data showed. Visuals from across the city showed a thick layer of haze reducing visibility i
10 November,2025 11:13 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Central Railway has announced six additional special train services between Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Chhapra to manage the extra rush of passengers. According to a press release, the trains will operate between Sunday, November 9, and Thursday, November 13, with both UP and DOWN services scheduled to ensure convenient t
08 November,2025 08:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBringing the warmth and vibrancy of the festive season into a professional environment requires finesse. The perfect festive-formal look strikes a delicate balance between tradition, comfort, and contemporary elegance. The idea is to celebrate the season with grace while keeping your look refined and wearable through the entire workday. Diwa
07 November,2025 11:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalWhile Diwali, the ‘Festival of Lights’, has always been an occasion for heartfelt generosity, the festive season is seeing a profound generational shift in values with the exchange of gifts. The act of gifting is no longer a simple transactional exchange of goods; it is a statement of personal philosophy, blending utility with ethical c
07 November,2025 07:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalAfter experiencing light spells of rain during the early days and clear skies during the midweek, Mumbai on Friday experienced a hazy morning. With partly cloudy conditions on November 7, weather agencies on Friday predicted partly cloudy conditions. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted the possibility of light rai
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