CT lawmakers looking to have state recognize Hindu holiday Diwali
Diwali, which was held last year on Oct. 24 and this year will occur on Oct. 20, is celebrated by over a billion people ...
Lights out: Bali guards protect island's day of silence
Indonesia's resort island of Bali is known for its packed beach clubs and streets that bustle with hoards of tourists and ...
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Tiburon adds Nowruz, Diwali festivals to Main Street closures
The events mark the sixth and seventh street closures for festivals — one more than agreed upon under a compromise with local businesses.
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India Society of Worcester’s Holi Lights Up Boston With Dance And Music
The celebration continued with dazzling dance routines from community groups representing diverse regions of India. The ...
India world’s fastest-growing economy, Opp still stuck in Mughal mindset: Anurag Thakur
FORMER Union minister Anurag Thakur on Monday praised the Narendra Modi government for “picking up the economy from the ...
Ramzan, Diwali and the Search for Belonging: A Journey Through Delhi’s Festivals
The TV era brought its own charm to Diwali. Daily soaps celebrated the festival, advertisements showcased special gift ...
'I'm no Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins but I can win matches': PBKS' 'mistaken identity' Shashank Singh vows to win IPL
After blasting 354 runs at 164.65 last year, Shashank Singh knew there was a possibility of retention, but his past ...
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'Like Diwali, Holi': Sunita Williams' Ancestral Village In Gujarat To Celebrate Her Return
Villagers have been praying for her safety, with many offering special prayers and lighting an Akhand Jyot (eternal flame ... and fireworks to create a festive atmosphere similar to Diwali and Holi.
Sunita Williams' ancestral village in India plans 'Diwali like' celebration on her return to Earth
Residents of Jhulasan village in Gujarat are celebrating the return of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams after her nine-month ...