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Millions of Indians set a new world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise

Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with a new Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country

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U.S. Embassy Community celebrates Diwali with festive lights, sweets

Mr. Garcetti said, “Thank you to the entire U.S. Embassy community here in New Delhi. You make life full of light every single day. We can’t wait to celebrate and bring the light in through singing and dancing.”

The Hindu

PM Modi reaches Lepcha to celebrate Diwali with forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Lepcha village in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Deepawali with the security forces.

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Delhi may see best Diwali day air quality in 8 years if firecracker ban works

Delhiites woke to clear skies and best air quality in 8 years on Diwali day; favourable meteorological conditions, including light rain & wind speed, led to sharp improvement.

The Hindu

How I'll celebrate Diwali as a feminist

A revised epic behind Diwali lauds the perfect subservient Indian woman, perpetuated by a society of extremist men

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Roop Chaturdashi: Celebrations blooming; Cosmetic sales rise to Rs15,000Cr on Diwali eve

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Sessions with Paddy Upton helped me find perspective again, says Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli credits ex-mentor Paddy Upton for helping him regain perspective during T20 World Cup. He also acknowledges Ravi Shastri and wife Anushka Sharma for helping him realise the impact of his unbeaten 82 on the nation's mood on Diwali.

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Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, explained through rituals

The core idea behind Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, reflected in its rituals like diyas and rangoli.

Al Jazeera

Security beefed up ahead of Diwali festivities in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Special Director General of Police (Law and Order), Prashant Kumar, has announced extensive security measures in view of Diwali festive season.

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24 lakh diyas at 51 ghats: Ayodhya aims to set 'World Record'; Tribals from Jharkhand to take part in Deepotsav

Ayodhya is all set to hold a grand Deepotsav on Saturday on the eve of Diwali, with over 24 lakh diyas at 51 ghats set to illuminate the city.

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Diwali 2024: The symbolic foods eaten during the Festival of Lights

This year, Diwali falls on Thursday 31 October and will last for five days

The Independent UK

The big Indian festival | Actors Kalki Koechlin, Adil Hussain, artist Hanif Kureshi and others share Diwali memories

Actors Kalki Koechlin, Adil Hussain, artist Hanif Kureshi and others share Diwali memories of lighting diyas, making elaborate rangolis, family get-togethers and homemade festive food. Diwali is a time that transcends religious barriers and an occasion to spread cheer and bonhomie, they say.

The Hindu

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

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

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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.

Evening Standard

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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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’

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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:

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Hindu

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…

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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

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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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