Diwali, the Festival of Lights, has been officially added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Prime Minister ...

Diwali has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list during a historic session at Delhi’s Red Fort, making it ...

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Diwali has officially been added to Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking India’s 16th global cultural recognition. With this, India now has 16 recognised elements on the list, spanning ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. A celebration of good over evil, it is observed across faiths over five days with gatherings ...

Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee cherishes Diwali and Kali Puja as a blend of devotion, nostalgia, and togetherness, recalling childhood traditions of midnight pujas and pandal hopping. She continues ...

NEW DELHI: Diwali is likely to be included in the prestigious Unesco’s intangible cultural heritage list of humanity during ...

This year, Diwali brings with it an invitation to refresh our surroundings, renew our intentions and open the door to abundance. For business‑owners and households alike, it’s not simply about ...

Actor Nakuul Mehta is all set to celebrate a very special Diwali this year, his first as a father of two. The star, who recently welcomed his baby daughter Rumi with wife Jankee, says that the ...

Bank holiday today: With two dates of Diwali being widely circulated this year - October 20 and 21 - many people are confused about whether banks will remain open or closed during the festive period.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday claimed that the capital had "celebrated Diwali and maintained air quality." ...

Deepavali, the vibrant festival celebrated by Hindus worldwide, has been officially recognised by UNESCO as part of its ...