CM Majhi, Union Education Minister Pradhan Among Leaders To Extend Diwali Greetings

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by Shambhu Datta Mishra

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Among others, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, Odisha Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida also extended Diwali greetings

Bhubaneswar, Oct 31: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were among the leaders, who extended greetings on the occasion of Diwali, Thursday.

"My heartiest greetings to all the brothers and sisters of Odisha on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of light and joy. On this occasion, I pray to Lord Sri Jagannath to remove darkness from everyone's life and give wisdom to all," wrote CM Majhi on his X handle.

Union Education Minister Pradhan also took to X to extend his best wishes on Diwali. "Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali, the auspicious festival of light's victory over darkness," wrote Pradhan.

"May happiness, prosperity and peace reside in your home with the grace of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, and may your life be filled with new enthusiasm and happiness," he wrote further.

Among others, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, Odisha Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida also extended Diwali greetings.

"This is the first festival of lights after 500 years, after our beloved Lord Sri Ram's return to his home temple in Ayodhya," wrote Oram on X.

"This divine and magnificent form of Sri Ayodhya Dham, illuminated with a wonderful and supernatural aura, is making all of us feel the Tretaya Yug. Today Ayodhya is happy, entire India is proud," he wrote further, adding: "My hearty congratulations and salute to all Sri Ram devotees participating in 'Deepotsav 2024'! Hail Lord Ram! Happy Diwali."

Extending his greetings to the people of Odisha, Dy CM Singh Deo wrote, "Warm wishes to all for a glorious Diwali and blessed Kali Puja! Under Maa Kali’s powerful gaze and the glow of Diwali’s sacred lights, may Odisha and every home be filled with fortitude, peace, and the promise of brighter tomorrows."

"May we carry forward the spirit of unity, honoring our traditions with joy and reverence," he wrote further on X.

Dy CM Parida too greeted the people on the occasion of Diwali. "My hearty greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of holy Diwali. The light of Diwali may illuminate your path of life. May this festival of lights bring joy and glory to every family. I pray to Lord Jagannath to bless all the four-and-a-half crore Odias as well as all the humanity," wrote Parida on X.

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Indian Market Opens Flat On Diwali, L&T And Sun Pharma Top Losers

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

Mumbai, Oct 31: On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Indian stock market opened flat on Thursday as selling was seen in auto, IT, PSU bank and FMCG sectors in early trade.

The Sensex was trading at 79,800.49 after slipping 141.69 points or 0.18 per cent. At the same time, Nifty was trading at 24,311.10 after slipping 29.75 points or 0.12 per cent.

The market trend remained positive. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), 1030 stocks were trading in green, while 613 stocks were trading in red.

The Nifty Bank was at 51,844.45 after rising 36.95 points or 0.07 per cent. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 56,167.45 after slipping 171.80 points or 0.30 per cent. At the same time, the Nifty Smallcap 100 index was at 18,359.60 after slipping 31.30 points or 0.14 per cent.

L&T, Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, JSW Steel and Nestle India were the top gainers in the Sensex pack. At the same time, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Titan and Maruti were the top losers.

In Asian markets, except Tokyo and Seoul markets, the markets of Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Jakarta and Seoul were trading in green.

The US stock markets closed in red on the previous trading day.

According to market experts, this Diwali it is unlikely to see fireworks in the market.

India has been underperforming in October with Nifty down 5.7 per cent when markets in the US and Japan have delivered positive returns and China and Hong Kong have hugely outperformed.

India’s underperformance is driven by relentless FII selling and concerns over slowing earnings growth. In the near term, this scenario is unlikely to change, reversing the trend decisively, even though mild pullbacks are possible, they said.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 4,613 crore on October 30, while domestic institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 4,518 crore on the same day.

(IANS)

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Unforgettable Evergreen Hits to Light Up Your Diwali!

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

Mumbai, Oct 31: India is a land of festivals, and Diwali stands out as one of the most cherished ones -- celebrated with immense enthusiasm across the nation. With the nation all set to celebrate Diwali Thursday, it is also a time for music that captures the essence of togetherness and hope.

Songs that celebrate Diwali add a unique sparkle to the festivities. Classic Bollywood hits set the perfect ambience for Diwali and make the celebration truly memorable.

Let's take a look at some of the iconic Diwali songs.

'Mere Tumhare Sabke Liye Happy Diwali': It is one of the most popular songs for the festival of lights. This track is from the movie 'Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak'. Sung by Vaishali, Surthi, Divya, Suraj, and Sunidhi Chauhan, the lyrics of this song have been penned by Vishal Dadlani.

'Deep Diwali Ke Jhoothe': This is a timeless Diwali song from the 1960 Bollywood film 'Jugnu'. Sung by legendary singer Mohammed Rafi, this song beautifully encapsulates the festive essence of Diwali, combining traditional elements with a melodious tune that stirs nostalgia and celebrates the joy of the festival.

'Aayee Hai Diwali': This classic song celebrates the arrival of the festival of lights. It is from the 2001 film 'Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya' and has been sung by Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Shaan, Ketki Dave, and Sneha Pant.

'Shubh Deepawali': This is a lively Diwali song from the 2005 Bollywood film 'Home Delivery'. This celebratory anthem perfectly embodies the joy and warmth of the festival of lights. The song radiates positivity, encouraging everyone to embrace the festive spirit with happiness.

'Aayi Abke Saal Diwali': This evergreen Diwali song is from 'Haqeeqat', starring Dharmendra and Priya Rajvansh. This classic track was sung by Lata Mangeshkar, and the lyrics have been penned by Kaifi Azmi.

'Ek Woh Bhi Diwali Thi': This Hindi song from the 1961 film 'Nazrana'. Sung by Mukesh with lyrics written by Rajendra Krishan, the song has been composed by music director Ravi Shankar Sharma (Ravi). It features prominent actors like Raj Kapoor, Vyjayanthimala, Usha Kiran, Gemini Ganesan, and Agha.

'Chiragon Ke Rangeen Deewali': This classic track by Lata Mangeshkar is also from the Raj Kapoor starrer 'Nazrana'.

These evergreen melodies capture the essence of Diwali, filling homes with festive cheer and uniting generations in celebration. These iconic songs keep the spirit of Diwali alive, reminding us to embrace the light, love, and happiness this festival brings.

(IANS)

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Will Continue To Inspire Every Generation: PM Modi Pays Tributes To Sardar Patel At Statue Of Unity

by Shambhu Datta Mishra

New Delhi, Oct 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia and participated in the Ekta Diwas celebrations.

While paying tributes to Sardar Patel, PM Modi in a post on X said that protecting the unity and sovereignty of the nation was his top priority.

"My salutations to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. Protecting the unity and sovereignty of the nation was the top priority of his life. His personality and work will continue to inspire every generation of the country," said PM Modi.

The Prime Minister at Kevadia ground inspected the parade of the Armed Forces personnel and watched the performances by the state police forces, including a dance performance by 300 woman cops of Gujarat Police.

He administered the Ekta Diwas pledge to the forces' personnel and all others attending the function following which he witnessed the Ekta Diwas Parade.

The parade comprised 16 marching contingents from nine states and one union territory police, four central armed police forces, National Cadet Corps, and a marching band.

Special attractions included a 'Hell March contingent' of the NSG, a daredevil show by BSF and CRPF women and men bikers and a show on a combination of Indian Martial Arts by BSF.

A piped band show by school children was also presented.

The highlight of the celebrations was the ‘Surya Kiran’ flypast by the Indian Air Force, among others.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated on October 31 each year to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. Born in Gujarat's Nadiad in 1875, Sardar Patel was pivotal in India's struggle for Independence and unifying the nation. Renowned for his exceptional leadership and unyielding commitment to national integration, he is fondly remembered as the 'Iron Man of India' and Sardar Patel. The Ekta Diwas or the National Unity Day is a reminder of his efforts in uniting the princely states into one nation.