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 ...

his subjects lit diyas across the kingdom that day.This tradition is still followed to this day. In South India, celebration of Diwali varies even among the states. Kerala generally does not ...

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In fact, over the recent past, other countries have also started celebrating Diwali to admire their ties with India and Indian culture. Here are some interesting things you must know about Diwali ...

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

Walk into any Indian mall during Christmas, and you’ll see trees twinkling with lights, Santa hats for sale, and people humming carols. Schools hold Christmas celebrations, and offices grant a holiday ...

Whether you’re looking for traditional attire or modern styles, these 10 Indian designers will help you make a statement this Diwali. Read More: 10 Irresistible Sweets to Enjoy This Diwali When ...

Join Asia Society intern Pravdeep Banwait as she invites you into her home to experience some of her family traditions during Diwali. Prav demonstrates how to make a small homemade Diwali candle from ...

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 ...

Diwali is very demanding when it comes to the quality of its produce and cooking, which is why the restaurant comes so highly ...

What would Christmas be without candy canes, or Lunar New Year without traditional candy ... and some Buddhists in India and other South Asian countries. What is Diwali? An explainer “[In ...

The Diwali event featured a traditional Indian dance called 'Bihu'. Credit: SBS Hindi "The celebration is all about the little things—what to wear, what to eat, and sharing laughter with family ...