Festivals

Dubai: The Odia Society UAE celebrated Kartika Purnima and Boita Bandana at Mamzar beach in Dubai on Monday morning. Adhering to the norms against the pandemic, the revellers set sail...

New York: The Empire State Building here was lit up in orange to commemorate Diwali. The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey...

This Diwali is different in more ways than one. The safety rules and tips are also different in view of the pandemic. India Today TV spoke to two senior doctors...

Bhubaneswar: With most state governments banning the bursting of firecrackers so as not to cause a spike in coronavirus cases, Diwali this year is set to be a subdued affair....

Ayodhya: Ayodhya is set for a gala Diwali celebration. The local administration is targeting another Guinness World record by lighting 551,000 earthen diyas at 28 ghats in the temple town....

Mumbai: Late Sushant Singh Rajput’s US-based sister, Shweta Singh Kirti, took to her social media handle to urge fans to celebrate Diwali like her brother. In her social media post,...

Bhubaneswar: City-based Bakul Foundation wants people to celebrate Diwali with a difference this time. It is running a campaign to encourage people to gift plants to their loved ones on...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Calcutta High Court order banning the sale and use of firecrackers in West Bengal during Kali Puja, saying...

Bhubaneswar: As Diwali nears, Bhubaneswar vendors have started selling different varieties of lights and lamps. With the Odisha government banning firecrackers in the state and the prolonged lockdown having resulted...

London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed the Diwali spirit of the victory of “light over darkness” as he delivered an optimistic message about overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic for a...