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Diwali through the ages: From harvest roots to LED-lit celebrations

Once marked by the simple lighting of diyas and modest home decorations, Diwali today is synonymous with affluence and high consumer demand

Bank Holiday on Diwali 2025: Check state-wise list of bank closures

Diwali, a five-day festival beginning with Dhanteras on October 18 and ending with Bhai Dooj on October 23, will also bring several bank holidays across states during the festive week

Dhanteras 2025: When is Dhantrayodashi? Know date, significance and rituals

Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali. On this day, people buy gold,silver, or utensils to seek blessings from Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, prosperity, and good fortune

Healthy Diwali gifts: From dry fruits to air purifiers, what's worth it

From organic hampers and sugar-free sweets to wearable health tech, wellness is the new gifting buzzword as experts explain what truly helps and what's just clever marketing

Diwali firecracker safety 101: How to keep kids safe this festive season

As Diwali lights up homes across India, doctors share crucial tips to protect children from firecracker burns, eye injuries, and smoke exposure while keeping the festive sparkle alive

Delhi Police, fire officials to hold coordination meeting ahead of Diwali

The Delhi Police and Delhi Fire Services will hold a high-level coordination meeting to review their strengthen security, traffic management and emergency response measures across the national capital ahead of Diwali. A senior police officer said the meeting will focus on streamlining coordination among all three departments to ensure smooth traffic flow, effective fire safety arrangements and overall public security during the festival season. "There will be discussion around contingency plans, crowd management at popular markets, and deployment of additional forces at sensitive locations," a senior police officer said. As Delhi witnesses huge crowds in markets and public places during Diwali, "our aim is to ensure the safety of citizens, prevent untoward incidents, and manage the traffic effectively", the officer said. Joint teams have been formed to monitor key areas and respond quickly to any emergency, the officer added. As part of the preparatory measures, Delhi Police have

Delhi's Diwali goes green: Inside how US and China regulate their fireworks

The Supreme Court said that Delhi residents will be allowed to burst only certified low-emission crackers between October 18 and 21, from 6 pm to 10 pm, including on Diwali and the day before

Diwali 2025 Weather: IMD predicts heavy rains for several states, know more

Thunderstorms with lightning are likely in Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh between October 14 and 17, coinciding with the Diwali festivities

Diwali Holidays 2025: Schools across India to break for holidays; list here

As Diwali approaches, several states have announced school holidays. Along with the festive break, here's a look at where schools will stay closed starting October 13, 2025.

Sponsored incident: Jamia condemns ruckus during Diwali celebrations

University, in an official statement, expressed concerns over deliberate attempts to disturb the peaceful environment of the campus

When is Diwali 2025? Complete list of five festive days, their significance

2025 Deepawali or Diwali is among the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated worldwide. As per the Hindu lunar calendar, it will be observed on Oct 20, 2025 along with five days of festivities

Statsguru: Delhi AQI worst among major cities after Diwali celebrations

Delhi experienced a significant drop in air quality following Diwali, marking a stark contrast to relatively clearer skies over the past two years

Amid Diwali celebration, Delhi reports more than 700 fire incidents

According to Delhi Fire Services, they received 320 calls on October 31 and 400 calls on November 1

Harris' VP nominee Walz joins Diwali celebrations at Pennsylvania temple

US Vice Presidential hopeful Tim Walz attended a Diwali celebration at a prominent Hindu temple in Pennsylvania, reaching out to the Indian-Americans in the crucial battleground state as the race for White House heads towards a photo-finish. In his brief remarks at the event in the Bharatiya temple in Montgomery county on Thursday, the Democratic leader highlighted the "rising" political voice of the Indian-American community in the US and urged them to save energy to "celebrate" Kamala Harris's "victory" in the presidential election next week. "Happy Diwali everyone. It is a privilege for me to be with you on this special day," he said. "The Indian and the South Asian community are so much a fabric of our state and our identity," the Minnesota governor said, drawing cheers from the audience. Besides lighting a 'diya', Walz posed for selfies, greeted Indians with a 'Namaste' and exchanged pleasantries. Pennsylvania is one of the seven battleground states which is expected to play

BJP says AAP's failure to repair damaged roads worsened Delhi pollution

The BJP on Friday claimed Delhi's air quality had worsened due to AAP and Arvind Kejriwal's failure to repair the city's damaged roads by October 31 and not the firecrackers burst on Diwali. Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta, who visited the Shastri Park area on Friday, claimed hundreds of roads in the city were lying in disrepair despite promises by former chief minister Kejriwal and his successor Atishi to repair them before Diwali. "AAP should stop indulging in politics and blame game and focus on local sources of pollution such as dust that are more responsible for the hazardous air quality in Delhi," Gupta said. He said the air pollution situation in Delhi was as bad as it was before Diwali and added that AAP and Kejriwal should stop "misleading" the people. They said the rise in pollution was due to the firecrackers, indulging in politics over the issue, he charged. "If all the damaged roads in the city are repaired and sanitation is improved, polluti

President Biden, VP Kamala Harris lead America in celebrating Diwali

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris led Americans in celebrating Diwali on Thursday as temples and many iconic places across the country decorated in lights. "This Diwali, may we show the power in the gathering of light. The light of knowledge, of unity, of truth. The light for freedom, for democracy, for an America where anything is possible," Biden said in a post on X. Earlier this week, he hosted the largest ever Diwali at the White House by inviting some 600 eminent Indian-Americans from across the country. "Tonight, we join more than 1 billion people across America and around the world lighting diyas and celebrating the fight for good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness," Harris said on a post on X from her campaign trail. "Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights!," said the vice president who had been hosting Diwali at her official residence for the past several years but could not do so because of her hectic ..

Record 2.5 million diyas set the tone for Ram temple's first Diwali

A million tourists expected to visit Ayodhya

Diwali celebrations go big across US, Houston leads with legal fireworks

Diwali has officially gone big in Harris County in the US state of Texas, as for the first time, residents can legally buy fireworks ahead of the festival on October 31. The Harris County Commissioners Court approved this change in September, following a 2023 state law recognising Diwali as a fireworks-eligible holiday. Though it is still not a public holiday here, communities across the United States are embracing and celebrating Diwali with enthusiasm, and Houston stands out for its vibrant celebrations. Last weekend, the Shri Sita Ram Foundation hosted the 13th International Diwali-Dussehra Festival at the Fort Bend Epicentre in Rosenberg, Texas, attracting an estimated 12,000 attendees. This lively event showcased Indian culture through captivating dance performances, live music, and an array of traditional foods, along with booths selling handicrafts and festive items that created a true Diwali Mela atmosphere. The festival culminated in a dazzling fireworks display, symbolis

Canada's Oppn leader Poilievre cancels Diwali event, sparks racism charge

The Indian diaspora in Canada highlighted a more pervasive problem, as "racism and discrimination are prevalent in Canada," with this incident revealing lingering systemic biases

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