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Happy Diwali: When is the festival of lights and how is it celebrated around the world?

Diwali, the festival of lights, represents the triumph of good over evil

The Independent UK

Happy Dhanteras 2023: Images, Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Cards, Greetings, Pictures, Wallpapers and GIFs

Dhanteras, also known as "Dhanatrayodashi" or "Dhanvantari Trayodashi," is one of the most auspicious and celebrated Hindu festivals in India. It marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival and holds significant cultural and religious importance. This festival, observed on the 13th day of the dark fortnight in the month…

The Times of India

Where to celebrate Diwali across the Chicago area

Diwali, the five-day South Asian Festival of Lights commemorating the victory of light over darkness, or good over evil, begins this weekend.

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What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular

The Independent UK

When is Kali Puja? Date, timing, significance, and puja rituals

Kali Puja, which is also known as Shyama Puja, honours the Hindu goddess Kali and falls during Diwali celebrations in India's eastern states. Devotees offer prayers and seek the blessings of Maa Kali, the personification of empowerment and protection, on the new moon night (Amavasya) in the month of Kartik.

The Times of India

New York State Senator joins US VP Kamala Harris for Diwali celebrations

New York State Senator Kevin Thomas joined US Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff at their Diwali celebrations on Wednesday.

Dynamite News

Diwali in London: Five ways to celebrate the festival of light in London

From classical dancing to Bollywood discos, here are the best ways to celebrate Diwali

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What to buy and what not to buy on Dhanteras

The festival of lights, Diwali is almost here! Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of the five days Diwali festivities, will be celebrated on November 10 this year. Dhanteras, also called "Dhanatrayodashi" or "Dhanvantari Trayodashi," is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated on the 13th day of the Krishna Paksha…

The Times of India

Rupi Kaur rejects White House’s Diwali invitation over its Israel-Gaza response

Poet says she refuses invitation ‘from an institution that supports the collective punishment of a trapped civilian population’

The Guardian - US

Mumbai: Ahead of Diwali, former minister Arif Naseem Khan distributes packets containing raw materials to make sweets

MUMBAI: Ahead of Diwali, a major festival,former minister and senior Congress leader Arif Naseem Khan has reached out to around 20,000 Hindu families with packets of rava, shugar and maida which are used to make sweets. Instead of giving packets of sweets, he is giving materials to prepare sweets at…

The Times of India

Supreme Court On Firecrackers: Celebrate environment-friendly Diwali; All states to follow

The court remarked that every citizen has to see that Diwali is celebrated environment-friendly with fewer crackers. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Arvind Kejriwal announces Rs 7000 bonus for govt employees ahead of Diwali

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a bonus of Rs 7000 to nearly 80,000 Group B non-gazetted and Group C employees of the government ahead of the Diwali

Dynamite News

Railways to run festival special trains to clear rush

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Railways would run special trains during Diwali to clear extra rush of passengers during Diwali. Special trains between MGR Chennai Central- Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central, MGR Chennai Central-Santragachi-MGR Chennai Central, and Surat-Brahmapur-Surat on the Vizag route.

The Times of India

The best London restaurants for celebrating Diwali 2024, from Benares to Kricket

Diwali is being celebrated by Indian restaurants across town. Ben McCormack and Mike Daw find the best

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Getting your home Diwali-ready

Celebrate Diwali with a home detox, minimal décor, fairy lights, flowers, and a festive get-together. Freshen up your home with a pre-Diwali detox, choose sophisticated paint colours, and add traditional motifs and materials. Create a festive atmosphere with fairy lights and flowers, and host a small, intimate gathering with new…

The Times of India

Winter air pollution around Diwali and asthma: What you need to know

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time for celebration in India, but it poses special difficulties for people with respiratory illnesses like asthma, COPD. Usually, the celebration falls around the start of winter, which coincides with a difficult time for people who have specific lung conditions. The increase in…

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Diwali decoration ideas for homes - chic ways to bring festive fun to any space

Slay your decorating demons with these Diwali decoration ideas for homes which will create a light and inviting interior

The Times of India

Diwali celebrations and sound sleep: Ensure your child strikes the right balance

Festive season particularly Diwali brings joy, excitement, and a break from the daily routine. For children, these celebrations are a time of anticipation, with the promise of presents, sweet treats, and quality time with family and friends. However, the festivities often disrupt their regular sleep patterns, leaving parents concerned about…

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Uttar Pradesh: Potters in Prayagraj begin preparing earthen lamps ahead of Diwali

The potters in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have begun making eco-friendly earthen lamps (diyas) ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights.

The Hindu

India is proud to be the biggest development partner of Bangladesh: PM

India and Bangladesh strengthen ties with joint inauguration of 3 projects: Akhaura-Agartala Cross-Border Rail Link, Khulna-Mongla Port Rail Line and Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant. PM Modi and Sheikh Hasina expressed gratitude for each other's commitment to friendship. Projects will boost connectivity and energy security in the region. PM Hasina…

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Indian Americans celebrate Diwali by providing 'Jaipur Foot' prostheses to differently-abled in North East

Hundreds of differently-abled people from the North East will soon be provided free Indian-made prostheses, 'Jaipur Foot', according to the officials of Jaipur Foot US (JFU) chapter.

The Hindu

Punjab to allow only green firecrackers in festivals

Punjab govt allows use of only green firecrackers on Diwali, Gurpurab, Christmas & New Year; violators to face penal action. Sale of firecrackers to be done through licensed traders; no online orders. PPCB to carry out short-term monitoring in selected cities; police to ensure sale & use of allowed green…

Evening Standard

OPINION - Rishi Sunak, drop the change candidate act and you can still beat Sir Keir Starmer

Bollywood could not have dreamt up a better opening, a practising Hindu of Indian heritage stepping into No 10 during Diwali. Rishi Sunak may have always believed he was destined to be Prime Minister, but the timing was extraordinary as he lit clay candles in Downing Street to kick off…

Tribune News Service

Diwali becomes NYC public school holiday

NEW YORK — Diwali is the newest day off from the NYC public schools, but education officials will have to make adjustments to accommodate another holiday in an already packed school calendar.

The Independent UK

NYC will add Diwali as a public school holiday, but there's a catch this year

New York City will add the festival of Diwali to the list of public school holidays in recognition of the growth of the city’s South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities

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