Talking about the introduction of the Diwali holiday in schools of New York, the Deputy Commissioner at the Mayor's Office Dilip Chauhan on November 11 called the 2023 Diwali a significant one. "This year Diwali is so significant, first...

Ananya Pande and Aditya Roy Kapoor glammed up Sara Ali Khan's Diwali party. The duo, reportedly dating, arrived in style. Kartik Aaryan looked dapper as he joined the celebrations. Take a look:

A company from Haryana has given cars as Diwali gifts to its 12 employees. Usually, during Diwali, employees receive either bonuses, coupons, or sweets like Sonpapdi. However, this company has set an example by gifting Tata Punch cars.

Chef Palak Patel's love of cooking started when she was a teenager searching for ways to fuse her mother's Indian recipes with some of her favorite American foods. Patel, author of cookbook 'The Chutney Life,' joined Cheddar News to...

With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway, Diwali celebrations are smaller than they used to be, but many in the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities are glad to be able to gather in person this year.

Pandemic restrictions force Diwali and Bandi Chor Divas celebrations to go virtual as the hard-hit South Asian community finds ways to come together for the holidays safely.

Many people in India have reduced the size of their Diwali gatherings, but officials worry celebrations may fuel the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

Festivities rang in the air as Indians brightened up Nigeria sky to mark Diwali. The celebrations were more elaborate there because of restrictions, bursting of crackers have gone down in the last five years, but gifts, parties with...

UK Prime Minister’s residence, 10 Downing Street, issued an apology after a Diwali party included meat and alcohol, sparking outrage in the Hindu community. A spokesperson acknowledged the mistake and assured the community it wouldn’t...

India celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, alongside the auspicious Diwali festival, often referred to as the "Diwali of Gods." The twin celebrations highlight spiritual significance, with Sikhs marking Guru...

India and Pakistan are battling severe smog as both nations face an alarming rise in air pollution levels. Thick, toxic haze has enveloped major cities, significantly affecting air quality, visibility, and public health.

Next Prime Minister Keir Starmer has landed in another controversy, and this time it's over holding Diwali celebrations at 10 Downing Street. Starmer is facing criticism after it was revealed that alcohol and meat were served at the...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the individuals involved in the violence do not represent the Sikh or Hindu communties.

Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

A Winnipeg family got to celebrate two very different traditions Thursday, as the main day of Diwali — the South Asian festival of lights — fell on the same date as Halloween.

Sana Makbul, the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 3, recently confronted photographers during a Diwali celebration hosted by Arjun Bijlani in Mumbai. Attending the event in a vibrant violet kurta-pyjama set, she faced an inappropriate remark from...

The Tade family set up Diwali decorations, ate traditional sweets and lit lights indoors and later kept things Halloween-y outside.

More than a dozen halwai (sweet makers) have been busy making treats in a south Edmonton restaurant and are expecting a big crowd for Diwali.

Footage from the Diwali on the Square celebration, in Trafalgar Square, central London. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan took part to the celebrations speaking from the main stage and lighting the candle symbol of the Diwali.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak lit candles outside Number 10 Downing Street to celebrate Diwali.<b<br/>r/>

The Prime Minister was joined by his wife and two daughters.

Rishi Sunak lights candles in Downing Street to mark Diwali. The Prime Minister was joined by his wife and daughters to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights on Sunday.

Dancers during the Diwali on the Square celebration, in Trafalgar Square, London. The Hindu festival of lights comes to a conclusion on November 12.

A calm river reflects multicolored lights as diyas float along during Diwali.

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