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WB: Three burnt alive in Diwali firecrackers at Uluberia in Howrah

Two pre-teen girls and a teenager were burnt alive in a fire sparked during bursting of crackers to celebrate Diwali in Howrah district town of Uluberia. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Diwali Celebration: Over 700 fire incidents in Delhi within two days

Amid Diwali celebration in Delhi, fire services received 400 calls of fire incidents on Friday and 380 on Thursday, making it the highest calls received within 24 hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tandoori tacos for Diwali

Sarkar partnered with Shan Foods to share two appetizers traditionally enjoyed on Diwali, the festival of lights

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NASA astronaut Suni Williams sends Happy Diwali wishes from ISS (video)

As millions of people around the world celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams radioed home her share of festive cheer.

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Delhi’s air quality worsens as people defy ban on Diwali fireworks

Firecrackers continue to light up Indian capital’s skies despite government ban

The Independent UK

Foreign tourists perform Aarti at Rishikesh's on Diwali

Foreign tourists joined in the festival of Diwali at Parmarth Niketan, a spiritual organisation in Rishikesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J&K: Kashmir's Sharda Yatra temple sparkles with Diwali celebrations

Candles and Diya lighting marked Diwali celebrations at the newly constructed Sharda Yatra temple at LoC Teetwal in Kashmir on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Toxic smog cloaks New Delhi a day after Diwali festival as firecracker smoke worsens air quality

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

The Independent UK

India's Capital Chokes In Smog After Firework Ban Flouted

India's capital New Delhi was wreathed in poisonous smog Friday, with air pollution worsening after a fireworks ban was widely flouted for raucous celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali.

International Business Times

5 Desi Diaspora Share How They’re Celebrating Diwali With New Traditions

From watching The Office to donating to Gaza, discover how the Indian diaspora in Australia is creating unique Diwali traditions.

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Diwali vibes permeate the nation; Celebrations all around

On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, seeking prosperity, happiness, and success. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata lit up with colourful lights for Diwali & Kali Puja

Adorned with dazzling and vibrant lights across the city, Kolkata has geared up for Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AP PHOTOS: Ayodhya in northern India celebrates the night before Diwali with pomp and pageantry

A priest stands with folded hands praying toward the rising sun on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Nearby, a group of women take a dip in the river dressed in their saris while a barber trims the mustache of…

The Independent UK

Diwali: The best recipes to cook for the Hindu festival of lights

Mallika Basu shares a guide to the ingredients and recipes that make Diwali sparkle – from fragrant dals and street food-inspired chaats to sweets so decadent, they practically demand a celebration

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Use of smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India's capital ahead of Diwali

As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution

The Independent UK

India marks Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps in Ayodhya

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — for the Hindu community in particular

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Diwali to be celebrated on October 31: Acharya Satyendra Maharaj

Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, Acharya Satyendra Maharaj on Tuesday cleared the confusion on the dates of Chhoti Diwali and Badi Diwali. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Please Stop Calling Diwali ‘Indian Christmas’ — You’re Erasing Its True Meaning

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Northern India And Pakistan Engulfed In Hazardous Smog

Learn about the severe air pollution crisis in northern India and eastern Pakistan exacerbated by Diwali celebrations and the challenges in combating pollu...

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CAIT: Traders expect Rs 4.25 lakh crore turnover this Diwali

This Diwali Traders are expecting a turnover of approximately Rs 4.25 lakh crore nationwide, said CAIT. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newcastle Herald

Light up the night: Newcastle's first Diwali festival draws a crowd

See all the photos from the colourful and flavourful celebration.

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Dharavi made 1 million handcrafted Diyas for Diwali

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Limited (DRPPL), has facilitated the sale of nearly one million diyas from Dharavi's Kumbharwada for this Diwali. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

The Standard's Diwali 2024 gift guide: Best ideas for the whole family

Let there be light! Gifts to give this Diwali

International Business Times

India's Fireworks Boom Ahead Of Hindu Festival Of Lights

Wrapping heaps of cone-shaped sparklers in red paper and trimming lengths of silver fuse by the hundreds, workers at an Indian fireworks factory race to meet orders for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

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Hafta letters: Delhi, Khalistan, competitive exams

Following the media stories from Delhi, it seems every year is Groundhog Day. May-June bring stories of water shortages; July will bring stories of flooding and waterlogging, soon followed by dengue. Then, after a brief respite, we will get pollution from farm fires and Diwali in the winter months, and…

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