Festivals reflect a society’s traditions, beliefs, and sometimes, its deep-rooted connection with animals. Across the globe, ...

India has submitted a proposal to UNESCO to include the Diwali festival in the 2023 list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH ...

India has proposed the inclusion of the Diwali festival in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced this in the Rajya Sabha, noting ...

In northern India, Diwali honours the triumphant return of Lord Rama, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshmana from a 14-year exile in the forest. The festival brings with it a number of unique ...

Most years in early November, Ishita Gawde uses two grocery carts at the store, one for each arm. They’re filled with all sorts of treats, curries and savory tastes for a major Indian ...

The apparent satellite image of India lit up during the festival of Diwali, has consistently popped up online, gaining widespread attention, however, there’s an interesting story behind this ...

It's almost time for Diwali, and how could Barbie miss out on the celebration? In homage to the five-day Indian holiday, also known as the festival of lights, Mattel has unveiled its first-ever ...

In 2024, Diwali falls on October 31, leading to bank holidays in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Additional closures may occur in Delhi, Maharashtra, and Uttar ...

The clip in fact shows a fire at a store in Hyderabad in India, days before the Hindu festival of Diwali in October 2024. The video, showing a crush of people in front of what appears to be a ...

More than 400 students celebrated the triumph of good over bad at last month’s Diwali celebration at the Student Union Library Building in Hammond. The event, hosted by the Indian Student Association ...