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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...
- US leaders join Indian-Americans in Diwali celebrations, light traditional lamps across statesDiwali celebrations across the United States saw governors, lawmakers and public officials join Indian-Americans in marking the festival of...
- 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...
- Russia, US extend Diwali wishes to people in India"Warm Diwali greetings to all our dear friends in India. light never diminishes by sharing; rather, it only increases. I believe that this ...
- Ayodhya Diwali 2026 Today: Deepotsav Highlights, Ram Mandir Celebrations, Saryu Aarti, Dates, Major Attractions and Best Places to VisitAyodhya Diwali 2026 celebrations conclude with grand festivities following the three-day Deepotsav from November 5 to 7. Explore the Ram Ma...
- Why Do Bihari Households Make Noise Early Morning After Diwali? The Meaning Behind Dalidar BhagaoDalidar Bhagao is a lesser-known post-Diwali folk tradition observed in parts of Bihar, in which families symbolically drive away poverty a...
- Frontier Raas opens new store in Ahmedabad, Kangana Ranaut attends inauguration as Chief GuestIndian ethnic and occasionwear brand Frontier Raas inaugurated its new store in Ahmedabad on November 1, 2026, marking another step in its ...
- What Is Muhurat Trading? Why India's Stock Market Opens for Just One Hour on DiwaliMuhurat Trading is a special stock market session conducted every year on Diwali by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock ...
- 900-year-old book records Kashmir's kings and their wars, now earns UN recognisition along with Mahabharata and Chanakya's ArthashastraUNESCO has added Kalhana's Rajatarangini, the Mahabharata and Kautilya's Arthashastra to its Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia...
- Britannia looks beyond biscuits, turns to regional tastes and festive campaigns to drive FMCG growthBritannia Industries is focusing on localised marketing to resonate with diverse Indian consumer preferences. The company has launched fest...
- New York woman wanted American children to experience Diwali. How a mother's rangoli kits became a funded businessIndian American businesswoman Akriti Babaria established Kulture Khazana to enhance the visibility of Diwali and Indian cultural customs in...
- 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...
- Chhath Puja Geet: Popular Folk and Devotional Songs Sung During Nahay Khay, Kharna and ArghyaChhath Puja Geet are an integral part of the four-day festival dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. From traditional Bhojpuri folk son...
- India-Russia ties rooted in centuries of people-to-people contacts: Russian diplomatIndia and Russia have maintained a strong friendship that has survived changing global geopolitical landscapes over time. Russian diplomat ...
- Enough of PC about pressure cookersPressure cookers play a significant role in cooking, providing efficiency, saving time, and energy. They convert tough ingredients into mea...
- PM Modi greets people of six states on foundation dayPrime Minister Narendra Modi offered greetings to residents of multiple Indian states on their foundation days, emphasizing their cultural ...
- Karnataka Rajyotsava 2026: Why it is celebrated on November 1, history, wishes and WhatsApp status messages to share with loved onesKarnataka Rajyotsava, observed every year on November 1, commemorates the unification of Kannada-speaking regions in 1956. The occasion cel...
- Bihar Museum ranked in top 10, Becomes Asia's highest-ranked museum ahead of New York's Metropolitan Museum Of Art; check top 10Bihar Museum has achieved an impressive milestone by being named the ninth best museum worldwide in the 2026 rankings, securing the top spo...
- As Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Draws Attention, Discover the Sacred Chhath Puja Connection With Lord Rama and SitaChhath Puja is one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to the Sun God, but its connection with the Ramayana adds another layer of religi...
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