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Bring out the sparkle and light up those lamps; it's time for Diwali celebrations. Millions of Hindus and South Asians across the globe will celebrate the annual Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, ...

Deepavali, the beloved festival of lights, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This recognition celebrates the festival's deep cultural significance, its values of ...

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PETALING JAYA: The Deepavali celebration stands as a symbol of strength, unity and progress for the Indian community in Malaysia, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. The Entrepreneur Development and ...

UNESCO inscribed Deepavali on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list during a key meeting hosted in Delhi for the first time. Culture Minister Shekhawat called the tag both an honour and a ...

Pakistan's top leaders on Monday (October 20, 2025) extended Deepavali greetings to the minority Hindu community members, reiterating commitment to protect the rights of minorities in the country.

Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, is a time when homes glow with warmth, laughter, and the unmistakable scent of festive treats. Beyond symbolising the triumph of light over darkness, it’s a season ...

As Deepavali dawns, A Rajeswary Arokiadass rises early to pray, lights the altar, then proceeds to cook an elaborate spread before spending the day with her family. But hers isn’t a typical Indian ...

No Diwali is complete without murukku, and this ad is proof of that while exploring underlying themes of single parenthood and sibling rivalry. It begins with an animated version of murukku-related ...

Close your eyes. Inhale. What do you smell? Not the grand, obvious things, but the whispers in the air, the ghosts of festivities from the past and the present. For a festival of lights, it is ...