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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere
The four-day programme of events came to a close with a parade and riverfront fireworks display.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
These are the most festive states during Halloween season
How does your state compare to others when it comes to Halloween? ConsumerAffairs is out with their rankings of the most festive states for the spooky holiday. Alexis Curls, content marketing ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Halloween festival showcases Londonderry’s cultural reinvention
City is leaving behind its Troubles legacy to embrace investment and vibrant arts sceneWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Away with the fairies: magic and mystery at a unique festival
There are no rules other than ‘be nice’ at the 3 Wishes Fairy Festival in Glastonbury. Elizabeth McCafferty, who thought she didn’t believe in fairies, found herself sprinkled with a little of the ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Six of the hottest tickets for the London Jazz Festival
Pat Metheny opens a heavyweight bill, plus sets from Keyon Harrold and Kenny BarronWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
The masked headliners freshening up Download festival
Mysterious metal group Sleep Token are one of three headliners announced for Download festival.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Glastonbury 2025: 11 tips for getting festival tickets
Tickets go on sale this week, so here are some tips to maximise your chances of securing entry.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
French tech proves hot ticket for festival operators
Weezevent’s systems have been in demand with the resurgence of live entertainmentWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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