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USA: Hindu community members celebrate Diwali in Times Square

Oct 20, 2024, at 11:25 pm

Indian community members and several US nationals gathered at Times Square in the US to celebrate Diwali recently.

Modern woman who wears India on her sleeve with pride: Anita Dongre on her designed Diwali Barbie doll

Oct 10, 2024, at 01:38 am

Mumbai/IBNS: American multinational toy manufacturing company, Mattel, has unveiled its Barbie doll for the upcoming Hindu festival Diwali, which is widely celebrated in India.

New Delhi: US Embassy in India celebrates Diwali

Nov 13, 2023, at 12:07 am

The US embassy community in India, including ambassador Eric Garcetti, joined the nation in celebrating Diwali (the Hindu festival of lights) on Sunday.

Diwali: India celebrates 'festival of lights', Kolkata worships Goddess Kali

Nov 12, 2023, at 11:42 pm

Indians across the globe are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Sunday with celebrities and politicians joining in greeting countrymen on the auspicious occasion.

JW Marriott Kolkata offers customised gift hampers for Diwali

Oct 19, 2022, at 06:34 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: JW Marriott Kolkata has a range of customised gift hampers to choose from this Diwali, starting from Rs 1800.

Zobet lays out special spread for Diwali and Bhai Dooj

Nov 01, 2021, at 06:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Zobet, the Victorian era inspired lounge in Kolkata, has laid out a lavish spread for Diwali-Bhai Dooj celebrations.

Khwabon Ke Parindey with Dil Se and Ek Packet Umeed creates platform to promote products before Diwali

Oct 29, 2021, at 08:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Young Indians (YI) Initiative Khwabon Ke Parindey in association with Dil Se and Ek Packet Umeed has created a platform for deserving NGOs to promote their products before the festival of Diwali.

People celebrate Diwali, Kali Puja; PM Modi greets nation

Nov 14, 2020, at 07:13 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished people on the occasion of festival Diwali.

Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya all decked up for Deepostav

Nov 13, 2020, at 10:35 pm

Ayodhya/UNI: Ayodhya is all set to host a grand 'Deepotsav' (festival of light) on Friday with tableaus depicting 11 episodes of Ramayana set up from the Saket College to the Ram Katha Park.

It’s Diwali and there are many a treat for Kolkatans!

Nov 13, 2020, at 06:12 pm

Diwali embodies the spirit of winning—the triumph of light over darkness. This year, the Diwali celebrations are all about tiding over the ravages of a pandemic which has crippled our economy and disintegrated our social lives. Amidst this gloom hope keeps us going…hope that the lights and fireworks of Diwali will spiritually uplift us and help us in killing the virus much like the execution of the ten-headed evil king Ravana! With that hope let us celebrate Diwali not only with lit diyas, new clothes, rangoli decorations and prayers, but also with feasting on our favourite Diwali sweets and desserts.

Celebrate Diwali with a festive special menu at Yauatcha Kolkata

Nov 13, 2020, at 05:55 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s award-winning Chinese dim sum tea house Yauatcha has come up with a specially curated menu to celebrate the festival of lights.

Royal China Kolkata offers limited period complimentary dessert to diners

Nov 13, 2020, at 05:49 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Royal China in Kolkata has already set the festive cheer rolling with a sumptuous food spread for diners who are keen to enjoy their Diwali or Bhai Dooj in style.

Head to Burma Burma if you are looking for an exotic Diwali celebration

Nov 12, 2020, at 03:40 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Why not indulge in some exotic dishes from Myanmar this festive season at the recently opened Burma Burma restaurant in Kolkata.

Celebrate Diwali, Bhai Dooj or Children’s Day in style at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

Nov 12, 2020, at 03:27 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A staycation deal, a sumptuous buffet and exquisite hampers are some of the offerings from the Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata this festive season covering Diwali and Bhai Dooj.

Diwali and Bhai Dooj offers from JW Marriott Kolkata

Nov 12, 2020, at 02:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are worried that the pandemic situation may mar your Diwali celebrations, then why not go for a luxury holiday at the JW Marriott Kolkata.

Bihar celebrates Diwali

Oct 27, 2019, at 07:58 pm

Patna, Oct 27 (UNI) Diwali, the festival of lights which signifies victory of good over evil is being celebrated across Bihar today with traditional fervour and usual enthusiasm.

Cycle-with-lights ride organised to spread the message of Responsible Diwali

Oct 27, 2019, at 12:05 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A cycle ride was organized here on Saturday with a message to say no to firecrackers and reduce the levels of air and sound pollution in the city.

Dozee and Seniority urge millennials to take #ParentalLeave this Diwali

Oct 25, 2019, at 02:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Dozee, an award-winning contactless health monitor, and Seniority, India's largest e-retail destination for seniors, and have collaborated to launch #ParentalLeave, a special campaign to promote PL or Parental Leave urging millennials to spend quality time with their parents this festive season.

Starmark hosts Deepawali collection Lights and More

Oct 22, 2019, at 11:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: An exhibition of curated Deepawali collections- Lights and More- is being hosted at all the outlets of Starmark, at South City Mall, Quest Mall, Mani Square and at City Centre 1, Salt Lake.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes countrymen on Diwali, visits Kedarnath Temple

Nov 07, 2018, at 04:45 pm

Dehradun, Nov 7 (IBNS): On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kedarnath on Wednesday.

Kolkata celebrates Kali Pujo today

Oct 19, 2017, at 08:53 pm

Kolkata, Oct 19 (IBNS): Continuing the mood of festivity and enjoyment, Kolkata and people of West Bengal are celebrating Kali Puja on Thursday.

Studio by Starmark hosts exhibition of curated Diwali collections

Oct 12, 2017, at 01:03 am

Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS) : Kolkata-based model Ishika inaugurated Deepawali— an exhibition of curated Diwali collections at the Studio by Starmark at 3, Lord Sinha Road, Emami Market.

India lights up to celebrate Diwali

Oct 29, 2016, at 09:37 pm

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Indians on Saturday readied themselves to revel in the festive spirit of Diwali.

Kailash Satyarthi urges people to opt for crackers-free Diwali

Oct 29, 2016, at 08:51 pm

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Nobel laureate and children rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on Saturday urged Indians to opt for a crackers-free Diwali.

ATDC students celebrate Diwali

Oct 29, 2016, at 05:48 pm

Faridabad, Haryana, Oct 29 (IBNS): As the festival of lights is approaching, students of Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) celebrated Diwali on Friday.

Top 5 Ways to Get in Shape This Diwali

Oct 25, 2016, at 05:19 am

Diwali brings ethnic extravaganza of men’s fashion

Nov 02, 2015, at 02:43 pm

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): Originating from the resplendent and extravagant look that the 'Maharajas' and 'Rajputras' used to carry during bygone eras, the mens' ethnic couture in India has evolved manifolds.