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This year, we celebrated Diwali just like the locals ,and it was absolutely unforgettable. From dazzling fireworks lighting up the sky to endless sweets, laughter, and late-night celebrations, this ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House, attended by a small group of about two dozen guests, including senior officials, diplomats, and business ...

India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations. The United Nations cultural agency, meeting in the ...

Velasco is the 2025-2026 features and student life editor and a PRIME and Photo contributor. She is a second-year public affairs student minoring in statistics and data science. Velasco is the ...

During the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kartika –or from mid-September to mid-November — Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated in a variety of Indian religions. And last ...