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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.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
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 pollutionWorld - 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.Top stories - NBC 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 levelsWorld - 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 levelsHealth - 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.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
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 playersSports - ABC News - November 1 -
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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.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Axelrod: Celebrities endorsing Harris a 'useful exercise'
Democratic strategist David Axelrod commented on Vice President Harris’s campaigning strategies, noting that her use of celebrity endorsements is a “useful exercise.” “At this point, you're ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
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 inclusivityWorld - 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 RamsayEntertainment - 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 BeyoncéEntertainment - ABC News - October 30
