‘It’s about time': Celebrations of Diwali illuminate NYC
2 years, 1 month ago

‘It’s about time': Celebrations of Diwali illuminate NYC

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The week dawned gloomily in New York, but the drab mist was little match for the holiday at hand: Diwali, the festival of lights that symbolizes the triumph over darkness. But, he said, the whole city “is not celebrating yet — so I’m just giving them a year or two.” Gurung was one of the hosts of Diwali New York, a glitzy soiree held Saturday at The Pierre, fittingly a Taj Hotel. The party, now in its third year, highlights Diwali by bringing together high-powered South Asians with other New York luminaries — people who “the world saw as leaders and role models,” said host Anita Chatterjee, CEO of A-Game Public Relations. “A few years ago, it really occurred to me: Diwali is not on the New York social scene in a way that I felt like it deserved to be, needed to be and I wanted it to be,” said restaurateur Maneesh Goyal, another host and the mastermind of the event. While he said that Diwali is “personally” a day of reflection, it’s also about celebrations and “happiness, positivity, bringing people together.” For Diwali to really permeate American culture, Gurung said, it will take “just us showing up consistently, constantly in the most graceful, beautiful, thoughtful way.” The resonance of the holiday’s themes alone — the victory of good over evil, light over dark — should do the rest of the work.

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Capitol Hill lights up for Diwali; Lawmakers and Indian Americans celebrate amid new political era
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Capitol Hill lights up for Diwali; Lawmakers and Indian Americans celebrate amid new political era

Live Mint  

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ABP News  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Diwali: A Celebration of Light and Faith Across India and the Diaspora
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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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IITian's Diwali Moment: Delivery Agent's Kindness Leaves Heartwarming Mark
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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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Sundar Pichai wishes Diwali, sharing top 'why' questions on the tradition

India TV News  

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Firstpost  

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Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained
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CNN  

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Hindustan Times  

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Associated Press  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Diwali 2022: How Diwali is celebrated in different states of India

India Today  

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Associated Press  

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Photos: Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights
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Photos: Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights

Al Jazeera  

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Op India  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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AP PHOTOS: Diwali marked in Asia with celebrations, prayers
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AP PHOTOS: Diwali marked in Asia with celebrations, prayers

Associated Press  

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3 years, 1 month ago

It’s eat, pray and family time this Diwali

Hindustan Times  

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Celebrate Diwali with Loved Ones, May It Connect Everyone's Hearts: Sonia Gandhi Greets People
3 years, 1 month ago

Celebrate Diwali with Loved Ones, May It Connect Everyone's Hearts: Sonia Gandhi Greets People

News 18  

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday extended Diwali wishes to the people of the country and emphasised the message of dispelling darkness through love and cooperation. In a statement, Gandhi said, “I pray to God that this festival of lights brings happiness, prosperity and opportunities of progress and development to every family in India.” “Deepawali gives us the message that …

Diwali 2021: Shilpa Shetty Extends Warm Wishes in This Gorgeous Pink Ethnic Outfit
3 years, 1 month ago

Diwali 2021: Shilpa Shetty Extends Warm Wishes in This Gorgeous Pink Ethnic Outfit

News 18  

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Resolution introduced in US House to recognise historical, religious significance of Diwali
3 years, 1 month ago

Resolution introduced in US House to recognise historical, religious significance of Diwali

India TV News  

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced a resolution in the US Congress recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali, the festival of lights. "For Sikhs, Jains, and my Hindus here in the United States and across the world, Diwali is a time for gratitude as well as a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness and good over …

U.S. Congress resolution recognises historical and religious significance of Diwali
3 years, 1 month ago

U.S. Congress resolution recognises historical and religious significance of Diwali

The Hindu  

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced a resolution in the U.S. Congress recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali, the festival of lights. “For Sikhs, Jains, and my Hindus here in the United States and across the world, Diwali is a time for gratitude as well as a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness and good over …

US Comedian's Spoof Mimicking Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau Wishing Indians Diwali Wins Desi Hearts
4 years, 1 month ago

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News 18  

A New York-based comedian is winning hearts in India with his impression of world leaders greeting Indians on the occasion of Diwali. And as Indians across the world celebrated Diwali – the festival of lights – many including incumbent US President Donald Trump, President and Vice Preside-elects Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and others chose to share Diwali wishes. Shere went …

US President-elect Biden, his deputy Harris, incumbent President Trump send Diwali greetings
4 years, 1 month ago

US President-elect Biden, his deputy Harris, incumbent President Trump send Diwali greetings

India TV News  

US President-elect Joe Biden, his deputy Kamala Harris and incumbent President Donald Trump on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to those celebrating the festival of lights. In a joint statement, Biden and Harris wished a happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the festival of lights across the US, India, and the world. "Like so many cherished traditions during the pandemic, we know …

Diwali resolution introduced in US House
4 years, 1 month ago

Diwali resolution introduced in US House

India TV News  

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Diwali 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Performs Aarti At Akshardham Temple
4 years, 1 month ago

Diwali 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Performs Aarti At Akshardham Temple

ABP News  

Diwali 2020: The festival of lights is here and this time India will is not expected to witness huge pomp and show, considering the Coronavirus cases in the country and cracker ban in most of the states. Diwali is traditionally celebrated by lighting diyas and candles, praying to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh and meeting friends and family to exchange …

Happy Diwali 2020: History and significance of the Festival of Lights
4 years, 1 month ago

Happy Diwali 2020: History and significance of the Festival of Lights

Hindustan Times  

Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights which is celebrated by Indians all over the globe. The celebration of Diwali also serves as a cleansing ritual, one that signifies letting go of all of the past year’s worries and troubles and stepping into the light. Five days of celebration Each of the five days of Diwali …

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