New York State Assembly to pass legislation on observing Diwali, Lunar New Year as federal holidays
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie says it is important to recognise New York’s rich and diverse culture New York: The New
A Diwali holiday in New York?
“The time has come to recognize over 200,000 Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist New Yorkers.” — Jenifer Rajkumar, New York
Indian-dominated Brampton in Canada has banned fireworks
“The people of #Brampton have spoken. We heard these fireworks concerns loud and clear at the doorsteps during the recent
32 lakh Indian weddings in December will be a bonanza for traders
During this period, around 32 lakh weddings will be solemnised across the country with a massive flow of about INR
Indian-American organizations honoured by New York Mayor
During the recent Diwali celebrations at his Gracie Mansion, Mayor Adams awarded the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin
US President Biden invites three young Indian Americans for Diwali
Thanking the President for the gesture, the three young Indian Americans who have aged out of their parent’s visa or
Times Square sees Diwali celebration by Association of Indians in America
Deepavali 2022 began with a diya-lighting ceremony on Sunday, October 23, evening at Times Square, (43rd Street & Broadway) outside
Indo-Canadians upset with Canadian municipal polls coinciding with Diwali
Though there was no public holiday for Diwali in Canada, it is one of the most-awaited festivals celebrated by the
Chatpata Poha (Flattened Rice) Snack
Diwali is just round the corner and everyone is busy buying goodies, sweets, gifts and crackers. Cleaning, decorating and lighting
Diwali ‘universal concept’ that transcends cultures: Vice-President Kamala Harris
Naval Observatory—official residence of Harris—colourfully decorated with lights and diyas to celebrate the festival of lights Washington: Diwali is a