The Government has been accused of following an ‘institutionally racist’ lockdown policy in England which has sacrificed Diwali in favour of Christmas. Oxford University medicine professor Dr Soham Bandyopadhyay argued it was unfair that people who celebrate Diwali are now not allowed to see family. The five-day Festival of Lights, which began on November 14, … Read more
Indian by heritage, Mindy Kaling is kicking off five days of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a bang. The 41-year-old comedienne was keen to show off her celebration on social media as she drew colored Rangolis — a design made on the floor that traditionally uses colored rice powder — to ring in the Hindu … Read more
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas cuddle up with ceremonial candles in London as they celebrate Hindu festival of lights Diwali By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 03:00 GMT, 15 November 2020 | Updated: 03:00 GMT, 15 November 2020 Priyanka Chopra rang in the Hindu holiday Diwali this Saturday in London with her husband Nick Jonas. … Read more
Ocean Dial’s David Cornell said India’s lockdown gave some industries a chance to develop Festival season in India – a period from September to November peppered with a number of religious festivals, culminating in Diwali on 14 November – is traditionally a time for families and communities to come together for celebrations. As India, along … Read more