The Maharashtra government has officially declared the list of public holidays for the year 2026. It announced a total of 24 public holidays. The General Administration Department (GAD) of the state ...

India’s beloved festival Deepavali, celebrated for its message of light, hope and righteousness, has received a historic global recognition. UNESCO has officially added Deepavali to its Intangible ...

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Barbie released its first-ever Diwali doll last October in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre and the limited-edition collectible is back in stock for the Diwali 2025 dates.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland Public Library celebrated Diwali on Monday with a colorful hands-on lantern crafting program at the Eastman campus, where participants created hand-painted lanterns while ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets. By Mike Ives India is shimmering. This week is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20. Celebrations last five days, and include activities such as gift-giving, ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, to show that there’s no official time off tied to the holiday. Diwali, or the festival of lights, is a major holiday celebrated ...

Create Diwali lanterns using paper or cardboard. Brighten your home with colorful handmade decorations that are simple, festive, and eco-friendly. #DiwaliLanternDIY #DiwaliDecorationIdeas ...

Across a series of posts shared on her Instagram Stories, Nicki Minaj claimed that multiple people have been using her Amex credit card without permission. After sharing screenshots of multiple ...

Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. Its observance will begin this weekend and will last for five days. Diwali, the third night of the celebration, falls on ...