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Diwali to see a historical cultural bond between India and South Korea
November 6, 2018
The holy city of Ayodhya, in Uttar Pradesh, plays host to hundreds of South Koreans every year – who come to pay their tributes to the legendary queen Heo Hwang-ok, who travelled from India, from Lord Rama’s city- Ayodhya.
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India struggles with air pollution
October 31, 2018
India has long struggled to pull together the type of coordinated national approach that has helped countries like China reduce pollution. While the government of India is focused on the economic growth of the country, its people are dying breathing world's worst toxic air.
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Navratri marks the arrival of festive season in India
October 14, 2018
The festival of Navratri ('nav' translates to 'nine' and 'ratri' means 'nights') is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Durga and lasts for nine nights and ten days. From pujas (worshipping) to traditional Indian dance forms like dandiya and garba, the festival is celebrated in differ...
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Diwali without crackers in Delhi
October 18, 2017
The rising levels of air pollution have resulted in re-imposition of the ban on the sales of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR.
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New Zealand celebrates Diwali the India way
October 18, 2017
Auckland celebrated its annual Diwali Festival to participate in the spirit of festivity and celebrate the richness of the traditional Indian culture that marks the victory of good over evil.
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The Indian diaspora and its festivals
March 16, 2017
No matter how far from the roots, the Indian diaspora always carry a bounty of Indian traditions with them wherever they go. And, over the decades, Indian festivals and rituals have found a place in various foreign locales as well.
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Uttar Pradesh revving up for Assembly Elections
January 18, 2017
Uttar Pradesh, an epicentre of tumultuous events that have shaped the history and politics of India, is reeling under the cold wave. Things promise to heat up with the forthcoming political battle next month, when the state goes to poll for 402 state assembly seats.
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Paris enforces pollution diminution measures
December 15, 2016
Just like New Delhi, Paris has also been witnessing a severe rise in pollution levels lately. The French authorities have effectuated a series of action plans aimed at tackling air pollution in Paris, which can be an inspiring event for the Indian capital.
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New Delhi set to implement action plan to fight pollution
December 3, 2016
After New Delhi witnessed severe rising pollution levels this year, the Supreme Court of India showed a green signal Friday for taking forward an action plan aimed at establishing measures to tackle air pollution in the capital.
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Schools and construction sites come to a standstill in New Delhi
November 8, 2016
New Delhi is choking in its worst smog in 17 years as the little remaining clean air in the city has also waved a goodbye after the not so eco-friendly festive celebrations and the illegal crop burning in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), leading to a temporary closure of educ...
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Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore Airlines launch new campaign
November 7, 2016
During the holiday seasons, ‘3 Celebrations, 1 City – Singapore’ campaign aims at inviting Indian tourists to celebrate the festivities in Singapore.
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Call for boycott of Chinese goods gaining popularity in India
November 3, 2016
As a social media call for boycotting Chinese goods in India gains impetus, many are pointing out the impracticality and harm it entails to business in India.
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