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US lawmakers introduce bill to make Diwali a federal holiday, 19 representatives back proposalUS lawmakers have reintroduced the Diwali Day Act in the House of Representatives, seeking to designate the festival as a federal holiday. ...
Who Is Chhathi Maiya? The Goddess Behind Chhath Puja and Her Surprising Connection With Surya DevMillions of devotees pray to Chhathi Maiya during Chhath Puja, but who is the goddess behind the festival? Often described as the sister of...
Who are Chennai’s ‘Famous Five’? Meet Cognizant employees serving special meals at old-age homes and orphanagesIn Chennai, five employees from Cognizant Technology Solutions dedicate their weekends to serving the community through volunteer work. Sin...
Seattle Diwali celebration disrupted by far-right activists with anti-Indian placardsA Diwali celebration in Seattle was disrupted after two far-right activists, Jake Lang and Thomas Allen, entered the venue carrying placard...
Emmanuel Macron, Mark Carney, Anthony Albanese, leaders from across the world call for peace, prosperity on DiwaliWorld leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Anthony Albanese, extended warm Diwali greetings, celebrating the festival's message of joy an...
Seattle Diwali celebrations disrupted by activists carrying 'Deport All Dot Heads' placards, spark outrageDiwali celebrations at Seattle Center were disrupted by conservative activists Jake Lang and Thomas Allen, who carried placards with anti-H...
Indian Americans condemn Seattle Diwali disruption by far-right activist Jake LangFar-right activist Jake Lang disrupted a Diwali celebration in Seattle while carrying racist signs targeted at Hindus. Prominent Indian Ame...
Choti Diwali 2026: Check puja time, significance, importance and other key detailsNarak Chaturdashi tithi: Choti Diwali, observed on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, commemorates Lord Krishn...
West Bengal CM announces ₹1,000 crore corpus to renovate old Hindu templesWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a new initiative called 'Tirtha Kshetra Circuit' for temple renovation. The gover...
Why Is an Owl Considered Lucky on Diwali? The Surprising Connection With Goddess LakshmiThe owl holds an unusual place in Hindu tradition. Known as the vahana or vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi, it is associated with wealth, prosper...
Dhanteras 2026 what to buy and what's not: Gold, silver, namak, dhaniya, 6 auspicious items you can buy on Dhantrayodashi and dos and dont't for prosperity and make Lord Kuber happyDhanteras 2026 will take place on November 6, kicking off the vibrant Diwali celebrations. As part of this tradition, many individuals inve...
Diwali 2026 Date: When is Deepavali? Check date, Lakshmi Puja muhurat, significance, rituals and home decoration tipsDiwali, or Deepavali, is a vibrant festival celebrated on November 8, 2026, symbolizing light and prosperity. As families engage in cleanin...
Annaprashan and Naamkaran Muhurat November 2026: Auspicious Dates, Shubh Timings and Ritual SignificanceAnnaprashan and Naamkaran are two important Hindu samskaras performed during a child's early life. Annaprashan marks the baby's first intak...
Diwali Abroad 2026: How NRIs in the US, UK and Gulf Are Keeping Indian Traditions Alive Thousands of Miles From HomeDiwali 2026 is bringing Indian communities together across the US, UK and Gulf, with celebrations ranging from Times Square and London's Tr...
BJP attacks Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah over 'selective' environmental concernsBJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia criticized actors Dia Mirza and Naseeruddin Shah for what he called selective outrage regarding environmenta...
Could anti-Indian rhetoric cost Republicans South Asian votes in the 2026 US midterms?As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, anti-Indian and anti-South Asian sentiments could sway former Trump voters towards Democratic ca...
BMC takes down actor Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video after BJP leader's objectionThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring Dia Mirza promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision followed objecti...
Dia Mirza's Diwali video row explained: Why BMC deleted Bollywood actress' pollution-free videoDia Mirza recently faced controversy after her Diwali video message was reportedly removed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The v...
November Ekadashi 2026 Date: When are Rama Ekadashi and Devutthana Ekadashi? Check vrat tithi, puja muhurat and parana timingsEkadashi November 2026 Date and Time: November 2026 will have two major Ekadashi fasts: Rama Ekadashi on November 5 and Dev Uthani Ekadashi...
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana sparks excitement in Karachi; Hindu fans give Nitesh Tiwari's film a shout-outNitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is one of the most anticipated films set to release in 2026. The film stars notable actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pall...