Diwali, one of the most important festivals in India, commenced Thursday, with the main festivities due to take place on Saturday, November 14. Each year, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world ...

Bank holiday today: With two dates of Diwali being widely circulated this year - October 20 and 21 - many people are confused about whether banks will remain open or closed during the festive period.

Diwali has been added to UNESCO’s prestigious List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, marking a landmark moment for India’s cultural legacy. Union Minister Piyush Goyal said the recognition affirms ...