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Diwali: A festival of light that unites India

Diwali: A festival of light that unites India

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In Karimnagar the Diwali spirit pervades every nook and corner of the city, with residents refurbishing their homes, women decorating houses ahead of the festivities, and sweet‑shop owners preparing for huge sales of mouth‑watering sweets. The festival, described as a festival of light that unites India, brings people together in celebration.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Produced by Terribly Tiny Tales and directed by Ritesh Menon, Diwali Diwali uses the festival to put across an interesting idea: what happens when your attempt to make life easier for your loved ones results in their discomfiture.

    — The Federal

  • center · 3 outlets

    Festive greetings set the tone, but politics remained on the table as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi hosted his first Diwali Milan with senior Congress leaders on Friday. Days after the INDIA bloc’s massive Ramlila Maidan rally, the gathering carried a message of unity and renewed confidence…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 2 outlets

    Author: Bibhuti Bhushan Malik From Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya and Krishna’s victory over Narakasura to Kali Puja and Bandi Chhor Divas, Diwali takes many forms across India. Beyond religious rituals, the festival strengthens social bonds, renews relationships and celebrates the country’s rich…

    — The Pioneer

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Author: Bibhuti Bhushan Malik From Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya and Krishna’s victory over Narakasura to Kali Puja and Bandi Chhor Divas, Diwali takes many forms across India. Beyond religious rituals, the festival strengthens social bonds, renews relationships and celebrates the country’s rich…

Coverage arrived over 38 hours — first from The Economic Times, latest from The Hans India.

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Diwali: A festival of light that unites India

Author: Bibhuti Bhushan Malik From Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya and Krishna’s victory over Narakasura to Kali Puja and Bandi Chhor Divas, Diwali takes many forms across India. Beyond religious rituals, the festival strengthens social bonds, renews relationships and celebrates the country’s rich…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Sweets, SIR, and a message of unity at Rahul’s first Diwali Milan with Cong leaders

Festive greetings set the tone, but politics remained on the table as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi hosted his first Diwali Milan with senior Congress leaders on Friday. Days after the INDIA bloc’s massive Ramlila Maidan rally, the gathering carried a message of unity and renewed confidence…

Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

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