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India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.

Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps

Indians have celebrated the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million earthen oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the banks of the river Saryu in a city they ...

World - ABC News - October 30

Diwali celebrations go mainstream across the U.S. as South Asians mark the Festival of Lights

The Indian Festival of Lights is now celebrated at the White House and in schools across 26 states. Shanelle Kaul shows how a new generation of South Asian Americans is spotlighting Diwali.

AP PHOTOS: Ayodhya in northern India celebrates the night before Diwali with pomp and pageantry

A priest stands with folded hands praying toward the rising sun on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Nearby, a group of women takes a dip in the ...

World - ABC News - October 31

How Diwali Is Influencing Brands and Driving Customer Experience

From big box retailers to small brands, capitalizing on Diwali makes good business sense.

Business - Inc. - October 30

No 10 sorry for meat and alcohol at Diwali event

A Tory MP accused No 10 of a "disappointing lack of knowledge" about the traditions of Hinduism.

Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali

As India gears up for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, people are divided over whether they should celebrate by setting off firecrackers, which worsen the country’s chronic air pollution

World - ABC News - October 31

Their fireworks lit up Delhi at Diwali for decades. Pollution wiped them out.

Efforts by Indian officials to combat air pollution in New Delhi have upended the livelihoods of family-run businesses that produced fireworks for generations.

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

World - ABC News - November 1

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

Health - ABC News - November 1

Janelle Monáe goes full E.T. as celebrities don costumes to mark Halloween

Stars, they're just like us: They love Halloween, too. Here are the best celebrity Halloween 2024 looks so far in.

Dodgers to celebrate World Series victory with parade and stadium celebration

The Los Angeles Dodgers have celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a stadium gathering featuring Shohei Ohtani and other star players

Sports - ABC News - November 1

Exhibition celebrates 'diverse and powerful women'

World - Yahoo News - November 17

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

Thousands gather for colorful celebration at Taiwan Pride parade

Thousands have gathered on the streets of Taipei for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity

World - ABC News - October 26

Ancelotti slams Barça celebrations in Clásico rout

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was unhappy with how Barcelona's bench celebrated their fourth goal after seeing his side beaten 4-0 in Saturday's Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 3-9

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Nov. 3-9 include actor Emma Stone, singer SZA and TV chef Gordon Ramsay

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

Ballon d'Or should be a celebration, but for the women's game, it's a disgrace

The same issues continue to preside towards women's football by the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Armie Hammer Launches HammerTime Podcast

Armie Hammer’s career sunk after he was accused of sexual assault and making shocking comments about cannibalism. He said he hopes to learn from his show’s guests.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

Latest in Celebrate Diwali

India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps

Diwali celebrations go mainstream across the U.S. as South Asians mark the Festival of Lights

AP PHOTOS: Ayodhya in northern India celebrates the night before Diwali with pomp and pageantry

How Diwali Is Influencing Brands and Driving Customer Experience

No 10 sorry for meat and alcohol at Diwali event

Smoke-emitting firecrackers renews air pollution debate in India ahead of Diwali

Their fireworks lit up Delhi at Diwali for decades. Pollution wiped them out.

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

Janelle Monáe goes full E.T. as celebrities don costumes to mark Halloween

Dodgers to celebrate World Series victory with parade and stadium celebration

Exhibition celebrates 'diverse and powerful women'

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

Thousands gather for colorful celebration at Taiwan Pride parade

Ancelotti slams Barça celebrations in Clásico rout

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 3-9

Ballon d'Or should be a celebration, but for the women's game, it's a disgrace

Armie Hammer Launches HammerTime Podcast

Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

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