Diwali: Rituals riddled with radiance
The festivities include extravagant decorations with traditional dias or oil lamps, fireworks and making sure the house is clean for the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi, to feel welcome.
27th October, 2011
Lights across the border
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with jubilation and enthusiasm as one of the biggest Hindu festivals. People decorate their homes with flowers and…
25th October, 2011
India hits out over travel warnings
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday reacted angrily to travel advisories issued by the United States and other countries that warned of the possibility of terrorist…
17th October, 2011
Labour of lights
The Hindu festival of light, Diwali, marks the homecoming of Hindu god Lord Ram after vanquishing the demon king Ravana and symbolises taking people from…
