Deepavali Malars: A reading tradition amid the celebrations
A look at the few specially curated Deepavali editions featuring articles ranging from cinema, science and literature to music and culture.
A look at the few specially curated Deepavali editions featuring articles ranging from cinema, science and literature to music and culture.
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Flash floods during a Deepavali picnic in Malaysia have killed a man and left seven others missing, as authorities evacuated hundreds from flood-prone areas in Selangor and Perak states amid a strengthening monsoon season. The shifting...
A thought to keep as Deepavali shopping is likely to gain momentum this week: by buying products at Mathi Experience Store in Nungambakkam, a flagship initiative of Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women, one would be helping...
Firecracker smoke releases fine particles and harmful gases that irritate the airways and affect lung health. Experts explain the short- and long-term effects of exposure and whether the damage persists after air quality improves
As fireworks unsettle dogs and cats, pet owners are trading noisy city celebrations for countryside retreats, pet hostels and quieter holidays
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Deepavali through the four mobile vegetable carts between November 5 and 7 for a price of Rs 100, the government announced on Wednesday.
Tamil cinema’s Deepavali spotlight falls on Suriya’s ‘Scene,’ a quirky investigative drama directed by Jithu Madhavan that is releasing this weekend in theatres
Scene Box Office Advance Booking (1 Day To Go): Suriya's Film Sells Nearly 5 Lakh Tickets, Eyes A Double-Digit Opening Koimoi Suriya’s ‘Scene’: What’s the hype surrounding this Tamil Deepavali release? The Hindu...
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TNSTC has arranged 11,197 buses to help people return to the city from various parts of the state.
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CCTVs, watch towers, control rooms, drones, vehicle patrol to monitor crimes at crowded places
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Employees of cooperative societies, transport departments and sugar mills will receive a bonus for Deepavali.
Ministers, MLAs asked to spend festival with poor families who received houses; 2.21 lakh houses completed under scheme
The minister urged public representatives and leaders across the State to celebrate Diwali with Indiramma house beneficiaries
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar and other leaders greeted the people on the occasion
The governor urged people to celebrate the festival with love, compassion and a spirit of service
Chennai recorded liquor sales worth ₹95.85 crore, while the Tiruchi zone clocked ₹98.97 crore, followed by Madurai at ₹88.38 crore
Four young men on Saturday (November 7, 2026), from Bengaluru, travelled about 2,200 km riding on an old auto-rickshaw to reach Areraj town, in East Champaran
Nine persons fined for railway track trespassing during awareness drive at Chennai Beach
Lighting firecrackers is part of the fun of Deepavali. But this should be done safely. Ophthalmologists warn that a moment of carelessness can cause eye injuries ranging from minor abrasions to severe ocular trauma
Does Suriya-starrer ‘Scene’ live upto expectations and what are its highlights? Here’s a look
Revanth Reddy appealed to people's representatives, Congress leaders and officials across the State to visit Indiramma houses and celebrate Deepavali with the beneficiaries
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Greater Chennai police have registered 237 cases on Deepavali day including 148 cases for violating the stipulated time period for bursting crackers.
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Special Police Sub-Inspector Senthilkumar was killed while questioning a gang who were filming reels about bursting firecrackers on the road on November 8 night.
Missing PM2.5 data for several hours on CPCB website understated city’s pollution levels: experts; 227 PM2.5 observations were missing across 59 stations; govt. will look into it: Mishra
Historian Anoushka Jain traces the history of Deepavali celebrations in the Mughal Empire, exploring how the festival of lights found a place in the imperial court and the cultural life of Shahjahanabad
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Salem District Joint Director of Health Services Dr. Nandini has advised all government hospitals to be on high alert
For Chennai, however, the forecast does not indicate continuous or widespread heavy rain. Short spells of rain or thunderstorms could occur, meaning that the weather may vary considerably between different parts of the city
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To prevent the noise and smoke from frightening the birds or disrupting their breeding, residents of more than 10 neighbouring hamlets, including Mettupalayam, Pungambadi and Ellapalayam, instituted a voluntary ban on firecrackers two...
Among the scams flagged by the police is a viral WhatsApp message falsely attributed to the Prime Minister or the Central Government, promising ₹8,000 as a Deepavali gift to citizens
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Disappointed after waiting in long queues since early morning without receiving the promised groceries, several people refused to disperse and entered into arguments with cooperative store staff
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On the arrest of former minister Anbil Mahesh, Nirmal Kumar maintained that the action had been initiated on the basis of evidence that money collected from educational institutions had been handed over to him.