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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:

Dynamite News · Oct 29, 2024

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

My ancestors would be rolling in their ashes.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 29, 2024

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...

Firecracker pollution: How toxic smoke affects children's vision

Diwali is the time of the year when our nation’s children are on holiday and festivities are rampant. Sadly this fun time for children is also when firecrackers and fireworks are available in plenty. The word “firecrackers” evokes quite a bit of emotion and is often associated with great joy…

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · Oct 27, 2024

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

See all the photos from the colourful and flavourful celebration.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 27, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · Oct 25, 2024

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For a Diwali treat with an American twist, a new cookbook serves up cardamom-spiced carrot blondies

Desserts and sweets are a traditional part of the South Asian holiday Diwali

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

CJI meets Journalists on occasion of Diwali

CJI Chandrachud met with journalists in New Delhi on the occasion of Diwali. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 24, 2024

Jamia Millia Islamia: Clash erupts during Diwali celebration

A commotion erupted at Jamia Millia Islamia University on Tuesday night during a Diwali celebration. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 23, 2024

The Standard's Diwali gift guide 2025: Bright ideas for the whole family

Let there be light! Gifts to give this Diwali

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Protect your ears this Diwali: Busting myths about ENT health

With Diwali evoking the spirit of festive fervour, it also raises a lot of health concerns arising from pollution reaching its peak during the period. Where people invariably focus on respiratory issues and allergies, they tend to pay little attention to ENT problems during the festival. Therefore, to establish the…

The Times of India · Oct 20, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Oct 16, 2024

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…

Newslaundry · Jul 6, 2024

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Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2024

Network Rail defends Islamic display board message for Ramadan at King's Cross

The station also celebrates other religious festivals including Easter, Christmas, Passover and Diwali

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Silkyara tunnel collapse | Jharkhand to airlift 15 rescued workers to Ranchi on December 1

15 labourers from Jharkhand to be airlifted to Delhi, then to Ranchi. Medical screening of rescued workers at AIIMS Rishikesh. Kin celebrate 'Igas Bagwal' after safe rescue from Silkyara tunnel. After 2 wks of worry, families burst into joy & crackers. Tunnel collapsed on Diwali, trapping workers in dark.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023

‘The complete murder of our young’: India counts cost of another polluting Diwali on a generation of children

One in three children in Delhi is already asthmatic, with many more at risk of organ damage from breathing noxious air. A crowded waiting room at one children’s hospital tells the story

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Pawar family maintains Diwali tradition despite NCP split

While the bhau beej programme usually takes place at Sharad Pawar’s Govindbaug residence in Baramati, this time it was held at his nephew’s residence in the nearby Katewadi village.

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Newslaundry · Nov 15, 2023

In Diwali week, ToI, HT Delhi printed over 150 pages of ads, The Hindu had the least

From full-page ads by the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh to those by an electric appliance chain and ‘Poland Day’ – this Diwali week, advertisements in newspapers were abundant.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2023

Outernet marks Diwali as it begins a series of celebrations in collaboration with the mayor

The central London landmark will celebrate a series of holidays and major religious events

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2023

Photos: Miscreants burst firecrackers on roofs of cars in Gurgaon

GURGAON: During the Diwali celebrations in Gurgaon, several videos have surfaced on social media depicting young individuals engaging in reckless behavior by placing firecrackers on the roofs of moving vehicles.

Dynamite News · Nov 13, 2023

Uttar Pradesh: Air quality low, roads filled with garbage post-Diwali revelry

A day after the revelry of Diwali, a blanket of smoke and haze covered parts of the city of Nawabs, Lucknow. The air quality in many areas of the city remains poor on Monday morning.

WEKU · Nov 13, 2023

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali despite air quality worries

Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2023

'Diwali becomes even more special...': PM Narendra Modi congratulates Team India

NEW DELHI: In a warm gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team on Sunday for their remarkable victory against the Netherlands in a World Cup match. He expressed his joy at the team's outstanding performance, particularly highlighting KL Rahul's century and Shreyas Iyer's brilliant knock of 128.

The Hindu · Nov 12, 2023

Diwali celebrated at Sharda Devi temple in J&K for first time in 75 years

Celebration of Diwali at Mata Sharda Devi temple in Kupwara, J&K for 1st time in 75 yrs. Prayers performed & firecrackers burst. Temple & Sikh gurdwara rebuilt to revive pilgrimage to Sharda Peeth in PoK. Inaugurated on Mar 22, temple was destroyed in 1947 tribal raids.

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