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Ukranian woman's sweet story about father-in-law calling her Lakshmi goes viral

Sandra, a Ukrainian woman, celebrated the heartwarming gesture of her Indian father-in-law, who gave her money on Instagram.

relationships

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Author Lakshmi Puri's new book is a love story weaved in Indian sari

Author Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri reads from her new book, at her residence in Lutyens’ Delhi.

htcity delhi junction

Published on Jan 24, 2026 10:29 am IST

HistoriCity | How Deepavali evolved over time and region

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Deepavali has evolved over millennia and defied homogeneity. (Representational image)

india news

Published on Dec 14, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2025: Dos and don’ts to follow while performing aarti

Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2025: Essential dos and don’ts for performing puja on October 20.

festivals

Published on Oct 21, 2025 06:00 pm IST

What is muhurat trading? Check timing, meaning and other details

Muhurat trasing: A 15-minute pre-open session will occur from 1.30 pm to 1.45 pm on October 21, while the normal trading will begin from 1.45 pm.

business

Updated on Oct 20, 2025 08:26 am IST

Muhurat Trading: Why this one-hour Diwali session is significant for traders?

The Muhurat Trading session is considered an auspicious start to the Hindu financial year.

india news

Published on Oct 19, 2025 03:05 pm IST

Diwali 2025: Greetings and wishes to send to your colleagues and team members

Diwali 2025: Greetings and best wishes to send out to your colleagues and team members

infotainment

Published on Oct 18, 2025 08:45 pm IST

Dhanteras wishes in English: Heartfelt messages to send to your loved ones

Lighting diyas vary by day with specific placement guidelines that enhance the blessings in your home.

infotainment

Published on Oct 19, 2025 12:00 am IST

Dhanteras 2025: Why buying a broom on Dhanatrayodashi is considered auspicious

On Dhanteras, buying a broom is considered highly auspicious, attracting blessings from Goddess Lakshmi.

festivals

Updated on Oct 20, 2025 12:02 am IST

Kojagari Pournima: A night of light, milk, and quiet reflection

One occasion where he invited his friends and followers to discuss poetry and politics was “Kojagari Pournima”, which came about five days after Dasara, in the month of Ashwin. (HT)

pune news

Published on Oct 02, 2025 04:10 am IST

HT Picks; New Reads

On the reading list this week is an exploration of seven ancient temples across India and Cambodia, Joan Didion’s record of her conversations with her psychiatrist, and a collection of short fiction written in Malayalam from the late nineteenth to the mid twentieth century. (Akash Shrivastav)

books

Published on May 09, 2025 09:44 pm IST

Akshaya Tritiya: Why do people buy gold on this day?

Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya symbolises wealth and prosperity.

business

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 12:35 pm IST

Magha Purnima 2025's heightened spiritual significance, owing to the Maha Kumbh

Magha Purnima 2025's spiritual significance stands heightened given the ongoing Maha Kumbh

htcity

Published on Feb 12, 2025 01:16 pm IST

Budget 2025 memes: 5 excellent posts that sum up middle class expectations

Budget 2025: Memes that sum up the anticipation around the Union Budget.

trending

Updated on Jan 31, 2025 04:37 pm IST

Aditi to Nayanthara: The demure-coded all-red bride will always be a class apart

Aditi Rao Hydari to Nayanthara: The all-red bride brigade captures the endless appeal of the most marriage-coded hue

htcity showstoppers

Published on Nov 27, 2024 05:46 pm IST

Diwali 2024: 10 auspicious items to buy on Diwali to get Maa Lakshmi's blessings

Diwali 2024: Buying Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha's idols on Diwali is considered auspicious.

festivals

Published on Oct 30, 2024 02:23 pm IST

Dhanteras 2024: The story of Lord Dhanvantari, commencing Diwali celebrations

What is the legend behind the auspicious day of Dhanteras?

htcity

Updated on Oct 29, 2024 01:08 pm IST

Dhanteras 2024 shubh muhurat: Date, city-wise puja timings, significance

Dhanteras 2024 shubh muhurat: Find out the shubh muhurat and city-wise puja timings for Dhantrayodashi.

festivals

Updated on Oct 29, 2024 11:42 am IST

Dhanteras 2024: What to buy? Gold to silver, get these 5 auspicious items

Dhanteras shopping before Diwali 2024: Dhanteras is a spiritual day, full of divine energy that makes certain purchase more auspicious.

festivals

Updated on Oct 28, 2024 01:23 pm IST

Diwali 2024: Is Diwali on October 31 or November 1? Know the correct date

Diwali 2024: Know whether Diwali is on October 31 or November 1.

festivals

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 07:45 am IST

Why do Bengalis worship Goddess Kali on Diwali? When is Lakshmi Puja?

Bengalis pray to Goddess Kali on Deepawali, while generally Northern India worships Goddess Lakshmi.

festivals

Published on Oct 22, 2024 07:31 pm IST

Sharad Purnima 2024: Citywise moonrise timing and significance of offering Kheer

Sharad Purnima 2024: Know more about when the moon rises in your city to offer Kheer.

art culture

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 07:05 pm IST

Navratri 2024: The day of Maa Brahmacharini, the Goddess of ascetic bliss

Day 2 of Navratri this year, dated October 4, is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini

htcity

Published on Oct 04, 2024 01:38 pm IST

Three centuries-old Hindu statues unearthed in Haryana village

The three statues, found in a Manesar village, have been handed over to the Haryana government. (HT Photo)

gurugram news

Updated on Apr 24, 2024 04:49 am IST

Lakshmi Panchami 2024: Date, rituals, significance, celebration

This year, Lakshmi Panchami will be observed on April 12.

festivals

Published on Apr 11, 2024 03:56 pm IST

Previous govts conspired to dismantle PAC: Yogi

The CM announced that a special security force will be formed in UP soon, and mentioned the establishment of the SDRF, forensic lab at zone range levels and forensic institute in UP, adding that the SSF is also in charge of ensuring security at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. (File Photo)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2024 10:07 pm IST