Young Kashmiri Muslim potter prepares thousands of lamps ahead of Diwali

Nov 05, 2023

"During Eid, they (Hindus) make products for us and they get employment. Similarly, during Diwali, we make products for them and get employment," Umar...

Nashik Central Jail hold exhibition of Diwali items made by prisoners

Oct 30, 2021

Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 30 : The Maharashtra Prison authorities held an exhibition of Diwali products prepared by inmates in Nashik Central Jail. The...

This Diwali Hyderabad chooses Indian decorative products over Chinese

Nov 06, 2020

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 7 : This Diwali, people in Hyderabad are preferring India-made decorative items such as lights over Chinese products.

Ahead of Diwali, Guwahati chooses Indian decorative products over Chinese

Nov 08, 2020

Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 8 : Amid the ongoing stand-off between India and China on the border areas, the demand for Chinese lights during...

Assam's unique Swachh Diwali celebration paves way for 'Waste to Food'

Nov 11, 2023

Cities are focusing on celebrating an eco-friendly Diwali by signing up for the Swachh Diwali Signature campaign and pledging to use locally made products,...

Potters in Punjab's Amritsar struggle to sell earthen lamps, other Diwali products

Oct 30, 2021

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], October 30 : Ahead of Diwali, potters in Amristar in Punjab say they are suffering from financial losses as footfall has...