On Dhanteras, women depositors of scam-hit PMC Bank hold protest in Mumbai
Several women depositors of crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank on Friday staged a protest in West Mumbai's Andheri. The women protestors raised slogans carrying placards which read "Where is the money on Dhanteras" and "Black Diwali, Thank you RBI".
Oct 25, 2019, 13:38 PM IST
Know why buying gold and utensils is considered auspicious on Dhanteras
The word 'Dhan' means wealth and 'Trayodashi' means 13th day as per Hindu calendar.
Oct 25, 2019, 13:11 PM IST
Happy Dhanteras 2019: Send these WhatsApp, Facebook and text messages to your loved ones
Lord Dhanavantri is prayed to on this day. He is the god of Ayurveda who shared the wisdom and knowledge of Ayurveda science to cure the mankind of all the diseases.
Oct 25, 2019, 12:54 PM IST
Diwali special music show designed for pets
"MTV Woofer", a special music show has been designed for pets. It's an initiative for the welfare of pets to make this Diwali more comfortable for them.
Nov 06, 2018, 00:20 AM IST
Dhanteras rush clogs traffic in Delhi-NCR; police issue advisory
Major intersections in the national capital witnessed traffic jams on Monday as Delhiites stepped out in large numbers to shop on Dhanteras.
Nov 05, 2018, 23:59 PM IST
Gold glitters on Dhanteras despite high prices, sales up 15%
Gold and jewellery sales are expected to have gone up by up to 15 per cent on the auspicious occasion of 'Dhanteras' Monday as consumer demand revived on reports of further jump in the yellow metal rates in the coming weeks.
Nov 05, 2018, 19:50 PM IST
Dhanteras 2018: High prices take sheen off gold sales
Dhanteras is considered to be an auspicious day for buying gold, silver and other valuables and is largely celebrated in northern and western parts of India.
Nov 05, 2018, 14:27 PM IST
Dhanteras 2018: Happy Dhanatrayodashi WhatsApp messages, SMS for your friends and family
Here, we have a few popular yet meaningful WhatsApp messages and SMS. You may send them across to your friends and loved ones right away:
Nov 05, 2018, 08:04 AM IST
In Diwali greeting, Pakistan PM says country committed to welfare of minorities
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi reiterated that the need to promote inter-religion and inter-faith harmony has never been as great as it is now.
Oct 20, 2017, 14:35 PM IST
Diwali 2017: From Trump to Turnbull and Trudeau, world leaders spread festive cheer
World leaders spread the message of love, peace and harmony this Diwali 2017.
Oct 18, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
Traffic crawls as Delhi shops on Dhanteras
Delhi is witnessing heavy traffic jams on Tuesday evening - all thanks to the Diwali festive season.
Oct 17, 2017, 20:30 PM IST
Jewellers see no sparkle in sales this Dhanteras
However, organised players like P C Jewellers, Kalyan, Talwar Sons and Jewellers are expecting 10-35 per cent jump in sales, thanks to the growing trust in quality and designs of products and competitive prices.
Oct 17, 2017, 20:03 PM IST
BSNL offers unlimited calling, data on Bharat phone for Rs 97 per month
BSNL, which operates across the country except Delhi and Mumbai, has over 98 million mobile subscribers and 16 million landline customers.
Oct 17, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Dhanteras 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Dhanteras and wished everyone good health and prosperity. "Dhanteras greetings to everyone," the Prime Minister tweeted. "May this day bring happiness, good health and prosperity in everyone`s lives," he tweeted.
Oct 17, 2017, 11:58 AM IST
Dhanteras 2017: Send these Whatsapp messages and SMS to friends and family
Dhanteras literally means dhan+ teras (wealth and 13th day). This is because the day falls on the thirteenth Krishna Paksha day in the Hindu month of Kartik.
Oct 16, 2017, 16:15 PM IST
Dhanteras 2017: Short on cash? 10 items under Rs 100 for good fortune
Dhanteras 2017 is celebrated a day before Diwali
Oct 16, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
Dhanteras and Diwali 2017: How delivery boys are breaking back to deliver your happiness
Most e-commerce companies pay between Rs 14 and Rs 18 per delivery. Most delivery boys - usually in their 20s and 30s - are handing over 200 packages a day by 8 in the evening this Diwali season. Any delay and some customers promptly complain to companies. Life before Diwali, therefore, is not all festive.
Oct 16, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
Dhanteras 2017: Why buying gold on this day is considered auspicious
This October has a festive fragrance to it with Diwali and Dhanteras lighting our homes. The festival of lights is preceded with Dhanteras when people throng markets to buy gold items and utensils for daily utility. But have you ever wondered why?
Oct 11, 2017, 18:55 PM IST
Dhanteras 2017: Puja tithi, timings and Muhurat
It is that time of the year when you can feel the festive spirit in the atmosphere around. With Diwali on October 19, the much-awaited festival of Dhanteras this year happens to be on the 17th of this month.
Oct 11, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
