Diwali 2023 has been the most fashionable one yet and Bollywood celebrities are the reason why. From Tamannaah Bhatia to Ananya Panday, the stars stepped out in their ethnic finery. One of them was the stunning Alia Bhatt. To attend Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s Diwali party over the weekend, Alia Bhatt and her husband Ranbir Kapoor looked glorious in their ethnic looks. While he looked dashing in a black kurta and white trousers, she was ravishing in red. Alia’s Diwali 2023 makeup look with her ethnic ensemble wasn’t short of style either. Always one to keep it minimal yet pulled together, Alia shared a photo on Instagram with dark kohl-rimmed eyes and naturally filled-in brows. Her complexion was luminescent with highlighter and rosy blush on the apples of her cheeks, which Ranbir Kapoor couldn’t help getting a share of. Completing the makeup look was nude coloured lip gloss and a tiny bindi on her forehead with centre-parted hair worn in waves.

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Alia Bhatt celebrated Diwali 2023 in a stunning red Manish Malhotra lehenga, which was a perfect contrast to Ranbir Kapoor in black and white. The short sleeve solid coloured blouse and skirt was accented with a gold embroidered dupatta with glittering borders and heavy jhumka earrings for accessories.

Alia and Ranbir also celebrated Diwali at home in muted tones of ivory and blue. The actress wore a beaded white and gold salwar kameez suit with a blue dupatta draped over her shoulders while the actor chose a white kurta with tailored trousers in the same shade. For the subdued celebrations at home too, Alia showcased glowing skin with a tiny black bindi and her hair pulled away from her face.

Alia Bhatt’s Diwali looks shone brighter than any firecrackers did.

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A pond in Hawaii mysteriously turned bubble-gum pink, leaving locals and tourists puzzled at the bizarre phenomenon. Ever since the pictures of the pond went viral on social media, people have been swarming the location to catch a glimpse of it. Volunteers at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on Maui said that they first noticed the pink water on October 30, remarking that they had never seen something like this. 

Bret Wolfe, the refuge manager, told Sky News that he was first alerted by someone walking on the beach who told him, ”There’s something weird going on over here.” 

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A pond in #Hawaii has turned bubble-gum pink, in what scientists believe may be the result of “halobacteria” thriving on water with unusually high salt levels due to drought.

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— Volcaholic ? (@volcaholic1) November 12, 2023

Keālia Pond in PINK! https://t.co/3M0FOjSvbL

This phenomenon is attributed to the proliferation of halobacteria, a type of single-celled organism. Halobacteria flourish in environments with high salt concentrations. #maui #hawaii pic.twitter.com/8vaPXWsWIo

— Maui Hawaii (@Maui) November 11, 2023

According to MauiHawaii.org, the source of the pink hue is due to the growth of a single-celled organism called halobacteria, which are known to thrive in high salinity conditions. Mr Wolfe said the lab will need to conduct a DNA analysis to definitively identify the organism.

Notably, the salinity in Kealia Pond has been measured to be greater than 70 parts per thousand, which is twice the salinity of seawater, providing an ideal environment for these organisms. Maui has also been experiencing a drought which scientists say may be responsible. However, Mr Wolfe said the pond has previously been through periods of drought and high salinity and it remains a mystery why the colour has changed now.

The public has been advised to keep a safe distance from the water, avoid consuming fish from it or from the ocean around it, and prevent pets from playing or drinking the water. The water doesn’t appear to be harming the birds, Mr Wolfe said.

Meanwhile, the US Fish and Wildlife Service is monitoring the situation and will keep the public updated.

Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is a 704-acre protected wetland habitat that is a great place for birdwatching, learning, and enjoying Maui’s natural beauty.  The wildlife refuge serves as a habitat for Hawaiian coots, or alae keokeo, and the endangered Hawaiian stilt, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Egret, and Pacific Golden Plover. It also hosts migratory birds during the winter.

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who are one of the most loved pairs in the film industry are celebrating their first Diwali together after tying the knot.

Sidharth Malhotra took to his Instagram handle and posted a romantic photo with his wife, actress Kiara Advani.

The couple can be seen wearing traditional white outfits and looking like a perfect match made in heaven. The picture shows Sidharth lovingly embracing his wife. 

Meanwhile, on the work front, Sidharth Malhotra will next be seen in Yodha alongside Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna. The film is set to be released on March 15, 2024.

Kiara will next be seen alongside Ram Charan in Game Changer.

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