Happy Diwali News

Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), shared a video on Thursday featuring the White House military band playing the prayer "Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare" as part of Diwali celebrations. In the video posted by Gopinath on X, the White House was beautifully adorned with marigold flowers, and many guests were seen wearing traditional Indian attire. «Wonderful to hear the White House military band play Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare for Diwali. Happy Diwali,» she wrote in her post.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, known for her pioneering achievements in space, marked this year’s Diwali with a special greeting sent from 260 miles above Earth. Williams, who has spent nearly five months on the International Space Station (ISS), shared her reflections on Diwali, her cultural roots, and the importance of family traditions in a video message aimed at celebrating the Indian festival of lights.

foreign investors, leading to market declines. The Nifty and Sensex dropped by 2.7% and 2.2%, while mid and small-cap stocks took a harder hit, falling 5.2% and 7.4%. Overall, main indices have slipped around 8% from recent highs. Market experts believe that persistent foreign selling and limited domestic triggers may continue to weigh on market sentiment in the near term.

Rock legend and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger yesterday shared a thank-you India note on Twitter with a song and a note in Hindi that says, «Thanks and Hello India. Away from daily chores, I felt very happy to come here.

However, the celebration was not limited to the aam junta (the general public). Many B’town celebs and members of India Inc. took to social media to wish their followers a happy Diwali. Some treated their fans to pictures of their Diwali bash.

Date of Govardhan Puja 2023: The Hindu festival of Govardhan Puja, observed post-Diwali and before Bhai Dooj, is a time when devotees express their reverence for Lord Krishna and Govardhan Parvat. Also referred to as Annakoot Puja, this celebration holds significance as Bali Pratipada or Bali Padwa in Maharashtra. Devotees engage in heartfelt worship on this day, preparing offerings from grains such as wheat, rice, and a curry made from gram flour and leafy vegetables.

Also Read: Diwali gifts: Taxable or tax-free? Decoding the rules for a hassle-free festival “Happy Diwali," Tim Cook wrote on X, while sharing the a snap of Diwali celebration clicked by Chandan Khanna. In the picture, people were releasing sky lanterns to celebrate the festival of light. Also Read: ‘…maybe a week’: Edelweiss MF's Radhika Gupta compares Diwali break in India with Christmas-New Year holidays in West The photo was clicked by Chandan Khanna, who is a photojournalist working with news agency AFP.

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Sunday wished Happy Diwali to all who celebrate and shared top trending «why» questions about the Diwali traditions people searching globally. «Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! We're seeing lots of interest about Diwali traditions on Search, here are a few of the top trending „why“ questions worldwide,» Pichai posted on X.

Narendra Modi on Sunday reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with security forces. PM Modi donned a camouflage jacket and spent time with the security forces.

Tim Cook on Sunday greeted millions of Indians a happy Diwali, sharing an image by photographer Chandan Khanna shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max. Cook posted on X: «Happy Diwali! May your celebrations be filled with warmth, prosperity, and the joy of being together. Shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max by Chandan Khanna».

Narendra Modi extended greetings to the citizens on the occasion of the Diwali festival on Sunay. The PM wrote, “Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali! May this special festival bring joy, prosperity and wonderful health to everyone’s lives." According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, PM Modi will be celebrating Diwali with soldiers in Jammu on Sunday.

Diwali, the much-awaited festival of lights, holds immense significance in Hindu culture and is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. This festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Diwali typically lasts for five days, during which families come together to clean and decorate their homes, light oil lamps or diyas, and exchange gifts and sweets.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a «devout Hindu», issued his greetings for Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on Saturday expressing hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 43-year-old leader referenced his Indian heritage in the customary festive message from 10 Downing Street for Hindus and Sikhs in the UK and around the world.

Salman Khan on Saturday made an appeal to his fans and asked them not to reveal spoilers from his much-anticipated film 'Tiger 3', which releases on Diwali. The Yash Raj Films project, directed by Maneesh Sharma, is a sequel to the 2017 film 'Tiger Zinda Hai'. It also stars Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi, while Shah Rukh Khan will make a special appearance as Pathaan.

The benchmark Nifty50 is expected to scale 21,000-mark by the next Diwali, according to over 56% of the 16 respondents who participated in the survey conducted by ETMarkets on what the new year for Dalal Street will look like. Since last Diwali, the 50-stock index has net gained 9.5%, and the 21000-level target for Nifty50 implies a somewhat similar quantum of gains from the current levels. The bullish optimism among money managers for the next year comes despite the general elections on the anvil. While events such as these will bring in short-term volatility, the structural growth story of India remains intact and this is likely to drive strong capital inflows, according to money managers. Key Drivers General elections will be one of the major events that will drive domestic equities.

Sharing gifts is a part of Diwali celebrations. From goods and gold to sweets and snacks, we like to share all types of gifts with our loved ones.