Kolkata: This year's Diwali market saw a huge demand for indigenous candles, diyas, and handmade clay diyas. Speaking to the buyers highlighted that the demand for Chinese items, which were so popular ...

Reshma Bheda’s house in Mattancherry is a spangle of colours; especially during the days running up to Deepavali. The diyas that she paints by hand would be ready to be dispatched to various companies ...

This Diwali, Flicka Cosmetics is adding a touch of magic to the festivities with its heartwarming initiative, #FLiCKAwaliDiwali. More than just a seasonal promotion, this campaign is meant to ...

Ask actor Gurmeet Choudhary what his most favourite memory of Diwali is, and he is quick to say, “Celebrating it in Srinagar at a cantonment.” He shares, “My dad was in the Army and would be ...

Despite the labour-intensive process, the potters of Nagaram work with joy, driven by the thought of their creations bringing light to others’ celebrations. “I’ve been working as a potter for 20 years ...

Ganjam administration has opened stalls in Berhampur to sell handmade terracotta diyas crafted by women self-help groups ahead of Diwali. Supported by ORMAS and Mission Shakti, these outlets offer eco ...

“This Diwali feels different. For the first time, I have earned something on my own,” says 20-year-old Muskan (who goes by a single name), her face glowing with pride. She is one of 50 women ...

Actor Juhi Parmar, loved for her grounded personality and traditional values, is celebrating Diwali this year with a heartfelt message that beautifully captures the festival’s essence. Recently ...