Diwali, also called Deepawali, is one of India’s most cherished festivals, celebrated with lights, sweets, and family gatherings. Central to the celebration are diyas, small oil lamps that illuminate ...

Visakhapatnam: As Diwali approaches, the narrow lanes of Kummari Veedhi in Visakhapatnam’s Akkayyapalem area come alive with traditional diya-making. Here, artisans, including 93-year-old Pardes from ...

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 ...

A fresh Diwali trend is lighting up social media. AI portraits with a festive flair. From posing with diyas to smiling beside colourful rangolis, people are experimenting with Gemini Nano Banana to ...

“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 ...

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 ...