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Clip shows blaze at firecracker store in India before Diwali, not in Philippines before New Year
The clip in fact shows a fire at a store in Hyderabad in India, days before the Hindu festival of Diwali in October 2024. The video, showing a crush of people in front of what appears to be a ...
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Diwali bank holidays 2024: Know on which days banks will be closed?
In 2024, Diwali falls on October 31, leading to bank holidays in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Additional closures may occur in Delhi, Maharashtra, and Uttar ...
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Why does this picture go viral on Diwali every year?
The apparent satellite image of India lit up during the festival of Diwali, has consistently popped up online, gaining widespread attention, however, there’s an interesting story behind this ...
Diwali: This year’s light in the dark
Most years in early November, Ishita Gawde uses two grocery carts at the store, one for each arm. They’re filled with all sorts of treats, curries and savory tastes for a major Indian ...
Proposal sent to UNESCO to include Diwali as Intangible Cultural Heritage: Centre
India has submitted a proposal to UNESCO to include the Diwali festival in the 2023 list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH ...
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India Proposes Diwali for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
India has proposed the inclusion of the Diwali festival in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced this in the Rajya Sabha, noting ...