'Adopt swadeshi, respect all languages': PM Modi’s letter to nation on Diwali; highlights ‘historic achievements’

Prime Minister Modi celebrated Deepavali, linking it to national progress and Lord Ram's ideals of justice. He highlighted the eradication of Naxalism in several districts and praised economic reforms ...
Indiatimes

Deepavali is now on UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List: What does that really mean? (explainer for kids)

Deepavali, the beloved festival of lights, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This recognition celebrates the festival's deep cultural significance, its values of ...
The Star

Malaysian amputee keeps Deepavali traditions alive by making kallu urundai

Three generations come together as Mishalini Sundar (right) learns to make kallu urundai (stone balls) from her aunt, double-leg amputee Santhi Perumal (centre), and her grand-aunt, Ramayee ...
The Financial Express

‘Soul of our civilisation’: Deepavali joins UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage list; PM Modi calls it a ‘thrilling’ honour

The festival of Deepavali earned global recognition on Wednesday as UNESCO added the festival to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement came during a ...
The Star

De-light-ful radiance of Deepavali

Kolam design adding a splash of colour to IOI Damansara’s Deepavali celebration. With the Festival of Lights approaching, Malaysians from all walks of life are coming together to celebrate a season of ...
Free Malaysia Today

5 Deepavali traditions you’ve probably never heard of

In many South Indian households, the ‘kuthu vilakku’ is lit first thing on Deepavali morning. Most Malaysians know the familiar flow of Deepavali. Prayers the night before, oil baths at dawn, temple ...
Hindustan Times

Indians erupt with pride as UNESCO adds Deepavali to global Intangible Heritage List

Deepavali, the festival of lights celebrated across India and by millions worldwide, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The ...
Time Out

It’s official: Deepavali is now a UNESCO-recognised cultural treasure

It's official: Deepavali is now a certified world-class treasure. At its 20th session – held appropriately enough at Delhi's iconic Red Fort – the UNESCO committee officially added India's Festival of ...
The Hindu

India a symbol of stability in a world going through crises: PM Modi

In an open letter to Indian citizens on Deeepavali, released on Tuesday (October 21, 2025), Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon the success of Operation Sindoor and the fight against Left Wing ...
The New Indian Express

What does your Deepavali core memory smell like?

Close your eyes. Inhale. What do you smell? Not the grand, obvious things, but the whispers in the air, the ghosts of festivities from the past and the present. For a festival of lights, it is ...
Indiatimes

Diwali now in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, 5 other festivals and traditions that have made it to the list

Great news for India, as Deepavali has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental ...
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Coimbatore police open applications for temporary Deepavali firecracker licences

The Coimbatore City Police are accepting applications for temporary firecracker sales licences throughout September.