Festival Season
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Rahul Gandhi slams NDA's 'double engine' government over rush in Bihar-bound trains: 'Inhuman'
India | Oct 25, 2025, 02:42 PM ISTThe Railway Ministry on Wednesday announced a schedule of 12,011 special train trips between October 1 and November 30 to manage the heavy passenger flow during the festive season. On average, around 196 special trains will run daily across the country.
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Is Diwali weight gain real? Doctor explains what’s actually happening
Lifestyle | Oct 16, 2025, 03:39 PM ISTEvery festive season brings sweets, fried snacks, and that tiny fear of “festive weight gain.” Dr Arush Sabharwal explains what’s real, what’s myth, and how to eat mindfully without the guilt or the belly.
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Indian Railways to launch 150 festive 'special trains' from this date | Check full list here
Business | Aug 30, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTTo handle the festive rush to Bihar, East Central Railway has announced 14 special trains that will together make 588 trips. These services will provide much-needed connectivity to key cities like Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga, and Muzaffarpur, which witness a surge in passenger movement during festivals.
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Special festive trains to run between Bengaluru–Thiruvananthapuram and Shirdi–Tirupati: Railways
India | Jul 30, 2025, 11:33 PM ISTRailways have announced special trains to manage festive season rush and pilgrim traffic. The South Western Railway will run multiple special express trains between Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram North in August and September.
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Rongali Bihu celebrations light up Assam with joy, culture and tradition | In pics
Auto | Apr 14, 2025, 05:38 PM ISTRongali Bihu, Assam’s vibrant spring festival, celebrates the Assamese New Year with rituals honoring cattle, followed by a week of dance, music, and community bonding. It unites people through cultural expressions of gratitude, renewal, and hope for a prosperous future.
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Gold, silver prices hit new lifetime highs on festival and wedding season demand
Business | Oct 23, 2024, 07:00 PM ISTIn the last six trading sessions, silver prices have zoomed by Rs 10,000 per kg. Gold increased by Rs 2,850 per 10 grams since October 16.
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India TV Poll: Will the sudden surge in onion prices spoil the festive season? Know here
Business | Oct 30, 2023, 07:26 PM ISTThe surge in onion prices during the festive season sparks concerns, with a rapid increase from 20–30 rupees per kilogram to 70–80 rupees per kilogram in just one week. India TV conducts a poll to understand the public's perception of how these rising onion prices may affect the festive spirit.
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Festivals and Fasts in March 2023: Holi, Pradosh Vrat to Chaitra Navratri, know the complete list
Lifestyle | Mar 01, 2023, 02:31 PM ISTFestivals and Fasts in March 2023: Holi, Sankashti Chaturthi, Pradosh Vrat, Chaitra Navratri and more are going to be observed and celebrated in the month of March.
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This festive season make it personal!
Books & Culture | Dec 03, 2021, 09:46 AM ISTToday, advancement in technologies has opened up an ocean of possibilities. So how does one hold on these closest moments and memories in a thoroughly tangible way? Here are minute details to make festive season personal.
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Ensure safety during festivals, go for local products: Key points from PM's Mann Ki Baat
India | Oct 25, 2020, 02:34 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi, during his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, urged people to prioritise local products as they indulge in shopping during festivals. At the same time, Modi urged countrymen to also ensure their safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Karnataka issues guidelines as state braces for festive season. Details
India | Oct 07, 2020, 08:19 AM ISTAhead of the festive season, the Karnataka government on Tuesday issued guidelines in the form of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to contain the coronavirus spread.
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PM Modi on celebrating festivals amid coronavirus crisis: Need to take absolute precautions
Lifestyle | Jul 27, 2020, 06:29 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi said that several festivals are coming up in the near future and, all festivals should bring joy and happiness and, we should take proper precautions so as to not spread Covid-19 infection among people.
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Pay more for lower berths and during festivals: Railway panel
India | Jan 17, 2018, 07:59 AM ISTRailway passengers could be shelling out more for choosing lower berths and travels during festive seasons, if the recommendations of a fare review committee are approved by the Railway Board.
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Paswan asks states to monitor quality of consumer products
National | Oct 23, 2014, 08:12 AM ISTNew Delhi: Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Wednesday asked states to strictly monitor quality of consumer products during the ongoing festival season.Expressing concern over reports of spurious and adulterated consumer products,
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No possibility can be ruled out: Rajnath Singh on terror strike
National | Oct 21, 2014, 12:03 PM ISTNew Delhi: The possibility of terror attack in the country cannot be ruled out, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today."No possibility can be ruled out. We cannot ignore terror activities. Hence alerts are issued," he
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States asked to tighten security in festival season
India | Oct 04, 2013, 06:42 AM ISTNew Delhi: The union home ministry has asked the states to remain alert and tighten security in sensitive places to foil any attempt to disturb peace during the forthcoming festival season, official sources said.They said