Diwali

Not all that glitters is gold—but at the Diwali Ball, it’s couture that steals the spotlight!

Hindu community commemorates victory of good over evil

Police were on high alert around the Hindu worship places to thwart any untoward incident

Every year, authorities ban firecrackers, rarely enforcing

Fireworks, special meals, sweets, Lakshmi puja mark the festive occasion

Toxic haze engulfs New Delhi as residents defy Diwali firecracker ban, experts anticipate health issues

Police ordered to make the security of all the temples coordinated and effective

CJP Gulzar vows to protect minorities, says no one has authority to harm anyone's religious place

The Pakistani singer was spotted with Indian bigwigs at the latter’s residence

Actor wished Indian skipper a happy birthday with a note to lift his spirits amidst constant backlash.

Govt, opposition politicians also wish community joy and happiness on the occasion

A thick haze blanketed New Delhi, with average pollution level over 9 times what is considered safe by the WHO

Hindus are celebrating the Festival of Lights on Sunday

ETPB and members of Hindu community decided to reopen temple few months ago, after which renovation work began

Prayer services, ceremonies organised at temples across the city

A toxic haze could envelop New Delhi, neighboring cities if authorities fail to clamp down on fireworks this Diwali

The economic situation in India is affecting the quality of gifts, says a Mumbai resident

Entire families are involved in the steps to make finished products

PM also extends his greetings to the Hindu community

Activist responded to a Twitter user after he called out celebs for celebrating Diwali

Environmental activists say residents need to be more vocal about holding political leaders accountable

Community members decorate their homes and temples with traditional lights

Asma Ibrahim shares story of renovation, rehabilitation of Shri Varun Dev temple in Manora

Here's what they said

Festival marks the victory of good over evil, says community leader

Dubai Duty-Free organises series of special promotions as part of its promotional activity celebrating Diwali

Happy Diwali!

While some went for classic, vibrant tones, others stepped out in onyx-coloured ensembles

ETPB official says funds have been released to make arrangements at 12 big temples

Official event organised in Peshawar also attended by Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and Bahais

Official says the aim is to send out a message of love and peace

11th century fort being used to host ruling party's Diwali event

From Sonam Kapoor to Rani Mukerji, everybody seemed ready for fireworks

Oil lamps were lighted and worship places decorated across Multan

Hundreds of locals including Muslims and Christians attended the festival

Local community leaders say govt must do more to reach out to minorities from lower strata of society

Hindu community members mark festival at Swami Narayan Temple

The explosion late Wednesday completely destroyed the makeshift structure

The measures follow a temporary ban on the sale of firecrackers by the Supreme Court to ease the pollution levels

Supreme Court had imposed a similar ban last November when Delhi's air quality reached 'hazardous' levels

Hindus gather at Swami Narayan Temple to celebrate festival of lights

Light lamps, decorate houses by making rangolis

Special prayers held at Shiva temple in Gandiyan Village in Mansehra

Hindu leader condemns violence against Indian Muslims

We look at how Hindu devotees celebrate the festival; which marks the triumph of good over evil

“This is a gift of the Pakistan Peoples Party government for you" says CM

Our government is committed to overcoming the ongoing energy crisis

The resolution never even asked for Holi, Diwali and Easter to be declared national holidays

Young people performed garba, dandiya dances to commemorate festival of light

B-town celebs put their best fashion foot forward at this year’s festival of lights – Diwali