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Diwali is an auspicious Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The festival is celebrated by exchanging gifts, bursting firecrackers, lighting diyas, and preparing traditional sweets. Diwali marks the homecoming of Lord Rama after 14 year-long years in exile and his victory over Ravana. More

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  • Kenneth Andrade picks three unusual, ignored sectors to bet on in Samvat 2082

    In this special Diwali Blockbuster series, veteran investor kenneth Andrade, Founder & CIO, Old Bridge Mutual Fund in conversation with moneycontrol’s N Mahalakshmi decodes the current market sentiment across asset classes

  • Hardik Pandya goes on a date with Mahieka Sharma on Diwali, calls himself 'Blessed'

    Hardik Pandya goes on a date with Mahieka Sharma on Diwali, calls himself 'Blessed'

    Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya is making headlines for his new romance with model-actress Mahieka Sharma. The couple confirmed their relationship by sharing affectionate photos and moments together on social media.

  • Sonakshi Sinha’s Diwali celebration pics with hubby Zaheer Iqbal and in-laws win hearts

    Sonakshi Sinha’s Diwali celebration pics with hubby Zaheer Iqbal and in-laws win hearts

    Sonakshi Sinha’s Diwali celebration pictures with husband Zaheer Iqbal and her in-laws have gone viral, winning hearts online. The couple looked radiant as they celebrated their first Diwali together post-marriage, surrounded by warmth, family, and festive joy.

  • Jigar Mistry flags potential risk to markets and what investors need to be cautious about

    Jigar Mistry flags potential risk to markets and what investors need to be cautious about

    In this special Diwali Blockbuster series, Ace Investor Jigar Mistry, Co-Founder, Buoyant Capital in conversation with moneycontrol’s N Mahalakshmi decodes the current market sentiment across asset classes

  • What to watch this Diwali: Top shows and movies for the whole family

    What to watch this Diwali: Top shows and movies for the whole family

    From War 2’s action spectacle to Bhagwat: Raakshas’s gritty drama, this Diwali’s OTT lineup on Netflix, ZEE5, and Prime Video offers thrilling, emotional, and family-friendly entertainment for every mood.

  • Kiara Advani wins hearts with ‘Easy Breezy’ makeup and hair for her Dilliwali Diwali with Sidharth Malhotra

    Kiara Advani wins hearts with ‘Easy Breezy’ makeup and hair for her Dilliwali Diwali with Sidharth Malhotra

    Kiara Advani’s Diwali posts this year radiated warmth, grace, and quiet joy. After stepping away from the spotlight earlier in 2025 for motherhood, she returned glowing, sharing tender festive glimpses from her Delhi home with Sidharth Malhotra.

  • Vijay Varma lights up Diwali with his ‘Seh Parivaar’ tradition, shares heartwarming family moments

    Vijay Varma lights up Diwali with his ‘Seh Parivaar’ tradition, shares heartwarming family moments

    eVijay Varma shared heartfelt glimpses from his “Seh Parivaar Diwali,” celebrating the festival with family. The actor’s photos radiated warmth, nostalgia, and love, revealing his deep-rooted connection to home and tradition.

  • Festive rush: Around 200 special trains to make over 12,000 trips between October 1 and November 30

    Festive rush: Around 200 special trains to make over 12,000 trips between October 1 and November 30

    Railways said all trains running as specials in the past or newly-introduced for the ongoing festive season have been deployed for passengers’ convenience.

  • Kajol, Ajay Devgn twin in black as they share pics with children Nysa and Yug from their intimate Diwali celebrations

    Kajol, Ajay Devgn twin in black as they share pics with children Nysa and Yug from their intimate Diwali celebrations

    Kajol and Ajay Devgn marked Diwali 2025 with grace and family warmth. Dressed in coordinated black outfits, their intimate celebration, shared on Instagram, radiated effortless charm, love, and festive simplicity.

  • Desi style goals: Bollywood couples who rocked traditional ensembles this Diwali

    Desi style goals: Bollywood couples who rocked traditional ensembles this Diwali

    Bollywood couples set a high standard for style goals this festive season. They dressed in the finest ethnic outfits and jewellery, complementing each other beautifully. Don’t miss the pictures for some festive style ideas.

  • Ayushmann Khurrana seeks blessings at Siddhivinayak Temple on Diwali 2025 after Thamma’s box office triumph

    Ayushmann Khurrana seeks blessings at Siddhivinayak Temple on Diwali 2025 after Thamma’s box office triumph

    Ayushmann Khurrana celebrated Diwali 2025 by visiting Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings after his film Thamma’s success, donning a peach kurta-pyjama and yellow shawl for the auspicious occasion.

  • Chiranjeevi, Rana Daggubati, and Sreeleela join Nayanthara-Vignesh Shivan at their Diwali bash - view pics

    Chiranjeevi, Rana Daggubati, and Sreeleela join Nayanthara-Vignesh Shivan at their Diwali bash - view pics

    South stars Chiranjeevi, Rana Daggubati, and Sreeleela celebrated Diwali with Nayanthara and her filmmaker husband Vignesh Shivan, marking a star-studded festive evening filled with warmth, tradition, and camaraderie.

  • A record October for UPI; Diwali boom, GST cuts fuel 13% surge in transactions

    A record October for UPI; Diwali boom, GST cuts fuel 13% surge in transactions

    The average daily value of UPI transactions has already climbed 13 percent over September to Rs 94,000 crore. The monthly value is poised to cross Rs 28 lakh crore for the first time

  • Day after Diwali, Delhi records worst air quality since 2021; govt alleges forced stubble burning in Punjab

    Day after Diwali, Delhi records worst air quality since 2021; govt alleges forced stubble burning in Punjab

    The city recorded its worst air quality on Tuesday since 2021, with PM2.5 levels reaching 488 micrograms per cubic metre in the 24 hours after Diwali, more than three times the pre-festival level of 156.6 micrograms per cubic metre.

  • Diwali fireworks push Delhi’s air quality to four-year low; AQI surges 49%

    Diwali fireworks push Delhi’s air quality to four-year low; AQI surges 49%

    Stubble fires rise in Punjab, but local factors drive Diwali spike

  • Shehbaz Sharif’s Diwali greetings ring hollow: How many Hindus are left in Pakistan to hear him?

    Shehbaz Sharif’s Diwali greetings ring hollow: How many Hindus are left in Pakistan to hear him?

    Shehbaz Sharif's message of “harmony and peace” rang hollow against the grim reality of abductions, forced conversions, temple demolitions, and systemic discrimination faced by Hindus in the country.

  • Diwali 2025: Smart ways to store, reuse, and repurpose leftover mithai and dry fruits

    Diwali 2025: Smart ways to store, reuse, and repurpose leftover mithai and dry fruits

    This season, rethink your festive leftovers as an opportunity to craft creative, conscious indulgence. With a little imagination and a dash of expert guidance every bite can feel celebratory, long after the festivities end.

  • Samvat 2082 LIVE | Muhurat Trading LIVE | Diwali 2025 | Investment Strategies

    Samvat 2082 LIVE | Muhurat Trading LIVE | Diwali 2025 | Investment Strategies

    The festival of lights - Diwali is being celebrated in India. Keeping with its annual tradition of marking the start of the new Hindu financial year (Samvat 2082), the BSE, National Stock Exchange (NSE), and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will conduct the special Diwali Muhurat trading session today. Decode the investment strategies for Samvat 2082. What are the stocks and sectors to watch out for and will Dalal Street shine bright in Samvat 2082? Moneycontrol gets you an idea of markets and insights

  • UPI dominates festive payments yet again; credit cards cement e-commerce edge

    UPI dominates festive payments yet again; credit cards cement e-commerce edge

    UPI volumes up 30% during Diwali; debit cards and wallets lose ground

  • World's first Ramayana-themed wax museum opens in Ayodhya this Diwali — All you need to know

    World's first Ramayana-themed wax museum opens in Ayodhya this Diwali — All you need to know

    Experience the world’s first Ramayana Wax Museum in Ayodhya this Diwali. Explore 50 lifelike statues, immersive storytelling, and South Indian temple architecture at an affordable Rs 100 entry.

  • How to beat the festive blues and ease back into routine life

    How to beat the festive blues and ease back into routine life

    You’ve been on a constant high and surrounded by people, preparing, and taking a break from your usual routine — and when the noise quiets down, that sudden stillness can feel unsettling. Balance is what keeps the sparkle alive long after the lights go out.

  • Divya Dutta on celebrating Diwali with balance, compassion, and gratitude: "I’ve learned to let go, not just of things, but of attachments", Exclusive!

    Divya Dutta on celebrating Diwali with balance, compassion, and gratitude: "I’ve learned to let go, not just of things, but of attachments", Exclusive!

    As the festive season lights up homes across India, actress Divya Dutta shares how Diwali has evolved for her. In an exclusive chat with Moneycontrol.com, she spoke about balance, gratitude, and celebrating with compassion.

  • Wealth managers turn overweight on Indian equities after year of consolidation

    Wealth managers turn overweight on Indian equities after year of consolidation

    Earnings growth, rising discretionary consumption, supportive policy measures, and evolving promoter and HNI allocations all point to a shift from caution to optimism.

  • Chandigarh businessman gifts 51 luxury cars to team members for third year in row

    Chandigarh businessman gifts 51 luxury cars to team members for third year in row

    Social worker and entrepreneur M.K. Bhatia, known for his unique gestures every year, is once again making headlines this Diwali. His .

  • Diwali safety tips: Diwali burns first aid kit essentials recommended by doctors for quick relief

    Diwali safety tips: Diwali burns first aid kit essentials recommended by doctors for quick relief

    Experts share their guidelines for what to include in a burn first aid kit and how to use it. Having these staples in house will not just help prevent complications but also aid in fast recovery, if there is a burn during the Diwali celebrations.

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