Americans just got a brand-new holiday after ground breaking January 1 law takes effectCalifornia will observe Diwali as a state holiday from 2026. This Indian and South Asian American festival of lights will be a day off for ...
25 Dec, 2025, 08.49 PM IST
From Bollywood family dramas to crime thrillers: 5 must-watch Diwali films that will make your festival of lights even more magicalDiwali in Hindi cinema goes beyond mere decoration, functioning as a compelling narrative device. Iconic films such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie ...
20 Oct, 2025, 06.35 PM IST
Diwali 2025 Lakshmi puja muhurat, date & rituals for prosperity and happinessDiwali 2025 Puja Muhurat time: Diwali in 2025 is celebrated on October 20, aligning with Kartik Amavasya tithi, considered highly auspiciou...
20 Oct, 2025, 11.01 AM IST
Why Diwali lights up India every year: Legendary return of Lord Rama you need to knowDiwali, the festival of lights, commemorates Lord Rama's triumphant return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and defeating Ravana. Citizen...
17 Oct, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
When is Diwali 2025? What are the 5 days meaningDiwali 2025 will be celebrated on October 20, with five days of festivities from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj. Families clean and decorate homes,...
16 Oct, 2025, 08.16 PM IST
Diwali 2025: Is the festival on October 20 or 21 in the US? Find out hereDiwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil. In 2025, confusion arises as Amavasya Tithi spans October 20-21. ...
08 Oct, 2025, 10.16 PM IST
Diwali in US: Are Diwali celebrations being hyped up by Biden to give Harris an advantage among Indian voters?India has a very strong and dedicated population base in the United States, and the Democratic Party may have understood that ahead of the ...
31 Oct, 2024, 04.48 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: Army jawans celebrate Diwali along LoC while being on high alertArmy jawans and officers are celebrating Diwali along the Line of Control. Despite maintaining high alert to prevent infiltration, they con...
30 Oct, 2024, 10.13 AM IST
Today Diwali is proudly celebrated in White House: President Biden extends greetingsUS President Joe Biden extended Diwali greetings, highlighting the vibrant celebrations at the White House and the contributions of the Sou...
29 Oct, 2024, 10.57 AM IST
Diwali celebration in London faces racist backlash: Trolls ask NRIs to ‘go back to India’Though the British Raj concluded 77 years ago, racism remains a persistent issue in the United Kingdom. A social media post offering a glim...
26 Oct, 2024, 05.26 PM IST
Sundar Pichai wishes Diwali, shares top 'why' questions on the traditionAlphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Sunday wished Happy Diwali to all who celebrate and shared top trending "why" questions about the ...
12 Nov, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
As 'fake' satellite images of India again flood Twitter during Deepavali, netizens share hilarious memesDuring the festival of lights, the internet was again filled with photoshopped images of India taken by NASA. The Twitteratis couldn't keep...
25 Oct, 2022, 05.47 PM IST
US President-elect Biden, his deputy Harris, incumbent President Trump send Diwali greetingsHarris, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian-American and Black woman Vice President in the US, extended greetings on the occa...
15 Nov, 2020, 10.14 AM IST
Look forward to celebrating Diwali at the White House next year -- in person: Biden, Harris"On behalf of our families, we wish a happy Diwali to Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists, and everyone celebrating the festival of lights acro...
15 Nov, 2020, 09.55 AM IST
Where is the Diwali of 'achche din': asks Shiv SenaThe note ban and the GST had left the economy in shambles and the construction sector and traders are waiting for customers for the last 11...
18 Oct, 2017, 02.39 PM IST
J&K: Omar Abdullah hails PM Narendra Modi's plan to spend Diwali with flood-hit peopleThe Prime Minister today tweeted that he would be spending Diwali with flood-affected "brothers and sisters" in Srinagar.
21 Oct, 2014, 07.30 PM IST
Gujarat Assembly elections: Will celebrate bigger Diwali on Dec 20, says Narendra ModiGujarat CM Narendra Modi today said his party will celebrate a bigger Diwali on December 20, the day when poll results will be out.
01 Nov, 2012, 06.07 PM IST