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USA: Hindu community members celebrate Diwali in Times Square

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.