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What Happens When Vishnu Closes His Eyes?

Every year, millions of devotees observe Chaturmas, the sacred four-month period when Lord Vishnu is believed to enter Yog Nidra, or divine cosmic sleep. But this raises a fascinating question. If the Preserver of the Universe is resting, who takes care of creation? Does the world continue on its own,…

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Ahead of Diwali season: Central Pollution Control Board opposes 'green crackers' production over prohibited barium nitrate usage; SC to settle the dispute

Supreme Court will decide whether next-generation green firecrackers can be commercially produced in India after two central government bodies took contradictory positions on the matter. While CSIR-NEERI approved the formulations for reducing pollution, CPCB objected on grounds that they still contain barium nitrate, a chemical the court itself had banned.

The Economic Times

Setback for Hindu Americans: California court strikes down state’s Diwali holiday law

A California court has struck down parts of the state's landmark Diwali holiday law, less than a year after the festival was officially recognised as a state holiday, according to the Hindu American Foundation (HAF).

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Why The Most Shocking Idea About Religion Came From Vivekananda?

The Room That Heard Without Listening On 11 September 1893, Swami Vivekananda stood before the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago and opened with seven words: "Sisters and brothers of America." The hall erupted. Two minutes of applause for a greeting. What followed, the actual argument, received polite appreciation…

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The Daughter Who Left the Joint Family Will Always Be the Villain in Someone's Story

The Role Was Written Before She Was BornThe joint family doesn't assign the villain role after she leaves. It assigns it the moment she starts wanting something the house didn't budget for, a different city, a career that requires actual time, a marriage she chose herself, or simply a door…

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5 Short Books Under 200 Pages That Will Permanently Change How You Think and Read

Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl (165 pages)Frankl wrote this book in nine days. He had survived Auschwitz, Dachau, and two other Nazi concentration camps. What he produced is not a memoir of suffering - it is a clinical argument about why some people survive catastrophic conditions while others,…

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Why Is Kubera Worshipped Despite Being Ravana's Brother?

When people hear that Kubera and Ravana were brothers, it often comes as a surprise. After all, Ravana is one of the most controversial figures in Hindu mythology, while Kubera is worshipped during Diwali and many other sacred rituals for blessings of wealth and abundance. The story reveals an important…

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7 Hindu Festivals You Never Knew Came From One Story

Every year, millions celebrate Diwali, Mahashivratri, Dhanteras, Kumbh Mela, and many other sacred occasions. But very few people realize that many of these festivals are connected by a single cosmic event. An event so extraordinary that it involved gods, demons, poison powerful enough to destroy creation, divine treasures, celestial beings,…

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Why ‘Shri’ Is Never Used Before Lord Shiva’s Name

Have you ever noticed something strange in Hindu traditions? People lovingly say Shri Ram, Shri Krishna, Shri Ganesh, and even Shri Hanuman. But when it comes to Shiva, devotees usually say Mahadev, Bholenath, Shankar, or Shiv Ji not “Shri Shiv.” Most people never question this small detail. Yet hidden behind…

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Greg Abbott trolled for old Diwali video when he said 'Texas will be a land for the Indian community'

An old video of Texas Governor Greg Abbott saying that Texas will be a land for the Indian community as long as he remains the governor went viral Monday as social media users shared the video claiming that Abbott said this after there was row over Hindus observing Chhath puja…

The Times of India

5 Gods Who Are Worshipped Together But Rarely Explained Together

Walk into any Hindu temple or home altar and you will notice something interesting. Certain gods are almost always placed together. We chant their names in one breath, celebrate their festivals on the same day, and fold our hands before them as a pair. Yet rarely do we pause and…

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Shikhar Pahariya’s Cutest Moment With Janhvi Kapoor’s Fur Baby Bhaitama - Watch

When it comes to unconditional love, nothing can beat the hug of a fur baby. Those who have experienced the warm hugs of their furry companions can second this statement. Shikhar Pahariya also echoed the same sentiment when he recently shared a video that captured his most adorable moment with…

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163 hours of missing Diwali AQI data: TOI slams India’s pollution policy

A week after The Times of India flagged the absence of pollution data during peak hours on Diwali night, the paper followed it up with a scathing editorial asking a simple and searing question: How serious is India about its air?

Newslaundry

October 23, 2025: ‘Very poor’ air for Delhi police headquarters

The Delhi Police is tasked with enforcing restrictions on firecrackers. But it faces questions after the air pollution peak observed after Diwali. Last year, Newslaundry had reported how firecracker violations were allegedly treated with kid gloves.

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The Independent UK

Over a dozen children go blind playing with new ‘must-have’ Diwali toy

Social media-driven Diwali craze turns tragic for families of dozens of children in India

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Delhi’s rich accused of setting off ‘revenge fireworks’ after years-long Diwali ban

Hospitals across Indian capital see surge in respiratory illnesses as air pollution worsens after celebration of Hindu festival

Newslaundry

Hyundai Creta EV enters a crowded ring. Can it charge ahead?

Extra toxicity and noise in the air notwithstanding, here’s wishing you all a belated Happy Diwali. And in keeping with the spirit of a quiet Diwali, we’ve chosen to review another silently powered vehicle. This time, we got behind the wheel of Hyundai’s weapon in the mid-size electric SUV segment…

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Trump Says He Spoke With Narendra Modi On Diwali: Calls Indian PM 'A Great Friend' Amid Tariff Tensions

President Donald Trump said that he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Diwali, while celebrating the Hindu festival in the White House on Tuesday.

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Delhi awakes to a toxic haze after Diwali as pollution season begins

Air breathed by people in the city categorised as ‘severe’ in quality after fireworks contribute to thick smog

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‘Music to ears’, ‘burn the hearts of many’: TV anchors, BJP IT cell and the great Diwali gaslight

Delhi woke up on Tuesday to a familiar sight – a city smothered in its own smoke. The morning after Diwali, the city-wide AQI reportedly averaged 451 at 7 am, higher than the national safe limit.

The Independent UK

Delhi AQI soars above 1,000 after court permits Diwali fireworks

Air quality data shows 36 of Indian capital’s 38 monitoring stations now in ‘red zone’

The Guardian - AU

Diwali celebrations in Australia: ‘It’s about sharing our joy and excitement’

Lights, fireworks and feasting are staples of Hinduism’s festival of light, which hails the triumph of goodness over evil

The Guardian - UK

Candles, cleaning and cupcakes: how I reclaimed Diwali

Gifts for prosperity and joy; women’s autumn style essentials; and the best leaf blowers, tested

The Independent UK

Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights

Millions of Indians are celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali, marking the victory of light over darkness

The Independent UK

Diwali: India celebrates festival of lights with oil lamp world record

Air quality worsens in the capital Delhi as India celebrates one of the biggest Hindu festivals of the year

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