India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations. The United Nations cultural agency, meeting in the ...

Observed by more than a billion people across faiths, this five-day festival of lights brings prayer, feasts, fireworks and, for some, a new year. Students light earthen oil lamps on rangoli, a ...

Diwali, a beloved Indian festival, is now celebrated globally, transforming cities like New York, London, and Singapore into vibrant hubs of light and culture. From dazzling displays in Dubai to ...

On the joyous occasion of Diwali, I am currently in Toronto and would like to extend my heartfelt greetings to all of those who believe in the power of light, unity and harmony. This year, October 20 ...

Diwali 2025 is a cinematic spectacle in Kollywood, mirroring the grand releases of Diwali 2001. This year's festive season saw a surge of films like 'Dude' and 'Bison' captivating audiences with ...

"This single reform is expected to benefit 96% of new applicants. Task of the field formation is to operationalise it without friction," Sitharaman said. The Finance Minister cited the statement of ...

Pollution concerns continued in the national capital on Wednesday morning as the city woke up to a thick smog, haze and lower visibility after Diwali celebrations. Thick layer of smog was seen ...

Diwali bank holiday: Banks will be closed in some parts of the country on Wednesday, 22 October to observe various festivites related to Diwali, according to the region-wise holiday calendar of the ...

Trump spoke about the significance of lighting diyas on Diwali and said that it is a “symbol of faith in the victory of light over darkness”. United States President Donald Trump extended Diwali ...

US President Donald Trump participated in Diwali celebrations at the White House on Tuesday (local time) and extended his warm greetings to the people of India and Indian-Americans on the occasion.

Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter. New Delhi was engulfed by hazardous smog as air quality levels plummeted after India’s national capital celebrated the festival of Diwali ...

Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - the air quality in the national capital ...