Tag: Diwali

A Festival of Lights: Celebrating Diwali Across the Commonwealth.

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare - November 1, 2024

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a significant Hindu festival of lights symbolizing the victory of light over darkness...

Beyond Pennsylvania: Can Diwali Become a Holiday across the USA?

Commonwealth Diaspora Ishini Dabare - October 30, 2024

In a historic move, Pennsylvania has become the first U.S. state to officially recognize Diwali as a public holiday,...

Bollywood celebrities attend the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir!

Commonwealth Entertainment Sarojini P - January 22, 2024

Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Its a big day for India, and Ayodhya is decked up in full. Prime Minister Narendra...

London’s Swaminarayan Mandir venue for Jaishankar to pray for peace on Diwali

Commonwealth Diaspora Warsha De Silva - November 13, 2023

Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ S Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, observed Diwali at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in...

These Indian cities became the world’s most polluted after Diwali!

Asia Sarojini P - November 13, 2023

India (Commonwealth Union)_ After the celebration of Diwali, an annual Hindu festival of light, the aftermath unfolded with a...

K K and S A K throw a Diwali party for friends and family!

Commonwealth Entertainment Sarojini P - November 13, 2023

Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan orchestrated an opulent Diwali gala on this festival occasion, playing...

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Diwali 2023: which countries celebrate Diwali like India?!

Asia Sarojini P - November 12, 2023

India (Commonwealth Union)_ On this joyous occasion of Diwali, the Commonwealth Union is extending warm and heartfelt wishes to...

The Festival of Lights and Joy

Features Aarefa Shiraz - November 12, 2023

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by millions of people across the...

UK’s first couple host Diwali celebrations at Downing Street!

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P - November 10, 2023

UK (Commonwealth Union)_ UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, together with his wife Akshata Murty, hosted a special Diwali event...

Mukesh Ambani gifts India’s most expensive car to Nita Ambani!

Commonwealth Entertainment Sarojini P - November 9, 2023

Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Mukesh Ambani, a prominent figure known for his entrepreneurial ventures and opulent lifestyle, and his family...

Inside the Diwali celebrations of the Indian-American community

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P - October 27, 2022

New York (Commonwealth Union)_ On the occasion of this year’s Diwali, the Indian-American communities across the United States celebrated...

Joe Biden throws the White House’s biggest Diwali celebration!

Global Sarojini P - October 25, 2022

Washington, D.C. (Commonwealth Union)_ US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted the largest ever Diwali...

Inside the Kapoor family Diwali celebrations

Commonwealth Entertainment Sarojini P - October 25, 2022

Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ The B town is busy as usual hosting Diwali parties and enjoying the festival. Actress Kareena...

A sneak peek into Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s enchanting Diwali celebrations

Commonwealth Entertainment Sarojini P - October 25, 2022

Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ It is the first Diwali as a couple for Bollywood’s newlyweds, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal....

Ayodhya, India lights 1.5 million for Diwali to break own Guinness World Record

Asia Savithri Rodrigo - October 24, 2022

By Savithri Rodrigo Ayodhya has held record for six consecutive years 22,000 volunteers lit the lamps which stayed lit for 40...

Diwali declared as a public-school holiday in New York from 2023!

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P - October 24, 2022

NEW YORK (Commonwealth Union)_ New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared Diwali as a public school holiday in...