TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Joe Biden is celebrating Diwali in the White House on Monday evening with ...

The Diwali in the White House was started by President Obama after years of lobbying by the Indian-American community in 2009. Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Dr Jill Biden could not ...

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House. More than 200 eminent Indian Americans attended the reception. The reception saw some ...

In southern India, Diwali is recognized as the day Lord Krishna ... lighting diyas and other lights around the house and enjoying fireworks displays. It’s a time for gathering with loved ones ...

Venkat was born in India and is Pennsylvania’s first state ... which the state House passed 200-1 on April 26 to recognize Diwali. House Bill 436 would designate the 15th day of the Hindu ...

Villagers have been praying for her safety, taking care of the 'Akhand Jyot,' the eternal flame that was lit up for her safe ...

Diwali is a pan India festival Perhaps no other festival ... Newly married couple visit their in-laws house and receive fabulous gifts and sumptuous treats. People spend luxuriously and dine ...

Diwali, commonly known as the festival ... light into the home,” explains Punam. Decorating the house with marigold garlands, elephant Indian decorations and divas is important to Punam, who ...

The origin story of Diwali varies depending on the region. All these stories have one underlying theme — the victory of good over evil. In southern India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord ...

Reuben D’Silva, an Indian American Assemblyman who represents East and North Las Vegas has introduced a bill for formal recognition of four Indian festivals — Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Vaisakhi, and Vesak ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India - and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...