Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world are celebrating the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and ...

Diwali or Deepavali is one of the biggest and auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus around the globe with ebullience. The festival of lights signifies peace and joy, the victory of good over evil ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Cinema, where stories are painted through beams of light, has had a long relationship with the festival of lights, Deepavali. From bursting crackers at home and the theatre, to wearing new clothes and ...

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 ...

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, ...