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Diwali is celebrated across India with festivities, travel preparations, and cultural events. CutMirchi covers the season’s impact on transportation, naming trends, and film releases.
The app-based taxi service is rolling out in 12 more Uttar Pradesh cities by mid-October, with Ayodhya, Agra, and Meerut getting priority ahead of Navratri. Over 50,000 drivers are already on board.
Central Railway announced 418 special train services to handle the Diwali and Chhath surge, linking Mumbai with major northern and southern cities. Bookings start September 27 via IRCTC and the RailOne app.
Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is set to open on Diwali with a goal of surpassing 40.35 crore, a move that could dethrone Salman Khan’s long‑standing dominance in the festival’s biggest opening day list.