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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diwali, the festival of lights is deeply connected with the religious and spiritual sentiments of people in India. Celebrated ... Keep the house and business premises neat, clean and well lit ...

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 ...