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Diwali A Holiday  In These Countries
Not Only New York, Diwali Also A Public Holiday In These Countries

Diwali is India’s biggest festival and is celebrated with great enthusiasm around the country. But did you know, India isn’t the only place that celebrates the festival of lights.

Legislation introduced in US Congress to make Diwali a federal holiday
Legislation introduced in US Congress to make Diwali a federal holiday

The Diwali Day Act, if passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden would make the festival of lights the 12th federally recognised holiday in the United States.

Bill introduced in US to make Diwali federal holiday
Bill introduced to make Diwali federal holiday in US

Broadening its appeal, the text of the bill says: "Millions of Americans, both religious and secular, celebrate Diwali, which is also called the 'Festival of Lights'."

Animal Cruelty!
Dog Burns To Death After Miscreants Tie It With Firecrackers, Set It Alight

In a gut-wrenching incident of animal cruelty, a street dog died after some miscreants allegedly tied firecrackers to it and set it alight on the occasion of Diwali.

Animal Cruelty! Dog burns to death after miscreants tie it with firecrackers, set it alight
Animal Cruelty! Dog dies after miscreants tie it with firecrackers, set it alight

While the incident occurred during Diwali, the matter came to the fore after a few members of the International Human Rights Commission lodged a complaint in this connection with the Capital Police.

Priyanka Chopra celebrates Diwali with Nick Jonas and daughter
Priyanka Chopra celebrates Diwali with Nick Jonas and daughter; see adorable pics

In the pictures, the star couple can be seen posing with daughter and Priyanka's mother, Madhu Chopra.

Odisha town plays soccer with ‘Ball of Fire’ to celebrate Diwali
This quaint Odisha town plays soccer with ‘Ball of Fire’ to celebrate Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated with high excitement across India. While people light up earthen lamps (diyas) and decorate buildings with lights, bursting crackers has become an indispensable part of the festival since ages.

DIWALI TURNS BLOODY
Firing & Stabbing In Odisha On Diwali Night, 2 Killed In Separate Incidents

The day of Diwali turned bloody in Odisha as two murders were reported from separate places on Monday.While one person was allegedly murdered in Puri, one was killed in Nayagarh district on Diwali night. Besides, another person was injured.

2 killed in separate incidents of firing and stabbing in Odisha on Diwali night 
2 killed in separate incidents of firing and stabbing in Odisha on Diwali night 

While one person was allegedly murdered in Puri, another was killed in Nayagarh district on Diwali night yesterday. Besides, one person was injured. 

Fire accidents dampen Diwali fete in Odisha
Fire accidents dampen Diwali fete in Odisha

In the first incident, a man died while three others are battling for life with critical burn injuries following an explosion at a cracker shop.

PM Modi calls on President Murmu, both exchange Diwali greetings
PM Modi calls on President Murmu, both exchange Diwali greetings

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Kargil.

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Diwali at IB in Jammu
BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Diwali at IB in Jammu

BSF Jammu offered the sweets to Pak Rangers and the Rangers also reciprocated.

  • Monday, 24 Oct 2022
  • BSF
Shah Rukh Khan ‘missing’ on Diwali!
Shah Rukh Khan ‘missing’ on Diwali!

The pages of history say that SRK and Diwali have a deep connection. Though moviemakers target different festive occasions with hopes of churning out good collections, SRK remains unbeaten in Diwali.

Diwali in Bollywood movies
5 iconic scenes from Bollywood that capture the essence of Diwali

For years, Bollywood films and storytellers have captured the essence of one of the biggest festivals of India with many of them being immortalised on screens forever.

Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan and Bhumi Pednekar look drop-dead gorgeous in these videos #Watch
Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan and Bhumi Pednekar look drop-dead gorgeous in these videos #Watch

B Town’s GenX actresses Ananya and Sara were spotted together. In another video, Ananya accidentally met her ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh' co-star Bhumi Pednekar

PM Modi in Kargil
“Corrupt forces won't be spared”, PM Modi during his speech in Kargil

Addressing jawans in Kargil on the occasion of Diwali, he said that such corrupt forces for many years blocked progress, but now all those gaps are being filled.

PM Modi in Kargil
PM Modi reaches Kargil to celebrate Diwali with soldiers

Prime Minister's Office (PMO) through its Twitter handle, informed about his arrival in Kargil on Monday morning.

 No to Chinese crackers, Twin City all set to dazzle in sparkling diyas, green crackers this Diwali
No to Chinese crackers, Twin City all set to dazzle in sparkling diyas, green crackers this Diwali

The Commissionerate Police has strictly advised people to burst crackers only from 8PM – 10PM Monday night.

Diwali With Orphans
CM Shivraj Chouhan Celebrates Diwali With Orphan Children In MP

CM Shivraj Chouhan Celebrates Diwali With Orphan Children In MP

Odia authentic sweets for Diwali
Special Diwali pitha recipes to sweeten up your celebrations

Apart from sweets, there exists a diversity of snacks that are traditionally prepared during this festive season.