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WorldPhoto: Prabhat KhabarDiwali celebrates two key events: the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and the appearance of Goddess Lakshmi during the churning of the ocean in Satya Yuga. Hence, Lakshmi and Ganesh are worshipped on Diwali, not Lord Ram or Vishnu. This dual significance explains the festival's traditions and the lighting of lamps in Ayodhya.
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EntertainmentPhoto: News18 MoviesOrry discussed his fallout with actress Sara Ali Khan on the show Double Date, explaining their friendship ended because she disappeared when he needed her most. He said they were childhood friends and he supported her during tough times, but she did not reciprocate. Orry also mentioned his strained relationship with Sara's mother, Amrita Singh, saying their friendship can't be fixed without an apology.
News18 Movies·
PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiMumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde strongly criticized Bollywood actress Dia Mirza for her video promoting a pollution-free Diwali. Tawde stated that Hindus do not need to be taught how to celebrate their festival. She also questioned Dia Mirza's profile and linked her stance to opposition against Hindutva, sparking political controversy in Maharashtra.
News18 Hindi··Mumbai
Writer-director duo Vijesh Rajan and Yashoda Parthasarthy talk about their short film 'Aakhri Ride'. They researched by speaking with cab drivers and aimed to balance horror and comedy while maintaining sensitivity in the story.
Hindu Entertainment·
HealthPhoto: Aaj TakDue to rising pollution in Delhi-NCR, the second phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-2) will be implemented after the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 300. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) decided this in a meeting, with an official order to follow soon. On Monday, Delhi's average AQI reached 324, marking the worst air quality in nine months, with areas like Jahangirpuri, Rohini, and Punjabi Bagh recording 'severe' pollution levels.
Aaj Tak··Delhi
BusinessPhoto: News18Reliance Industries shares surged 8.1%, becoming the top gainer on the Nifty after reporting strong Q2 results. The company’s Oil-to-Chemicals (O2C) segment performed robustly despite global geopolitical tensions, boosting investor confidence. Analysts recommend buying at current levels with a target price of ₹1,450 and a stop loss at ₹1,180, highlighting potential for further upside.
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Photo: Prabhat KhabarDiwali celebrates two key events: the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and the appearance of Goddess Lakshmi during the churning of the ocean in Satya Yuga. Hence, Lakshmi and Ganesh are worshipped on Diwali, not Lord Ram or Vishnu. This dual significance explains the festival's traditions and the lighting of lamps in Ayodhya.
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