Merry Celebrations: SC Banned Firecrackers Ahead of Diwali
Diwali, once known and celebrated as the festival of lights, has today come to represent a fatal show of noise and air pollution. Amid the setup of crackers burning at every nook and corner of the country during this auspicious festival, the people of New Delhi have endeavored to burn …
How The Widows of Vrindavan Celebrated Diwali in 2014
This Diwali, the widows of Vrindavan spent Diwali 2014 lighting diyas along the banks of the Yamuna. They have decided to use the holiday to spread awareness about the need for environmental conservation of the river. Their celebration is significant not only for the environmental consciousness they preach, but also because …
This Year, India and Pakistan Didn't Exchange Sweets on Diwali
Background Recently, India and Pakistan have been exchanging fire across the border despite a ceasefire. Even today, Pakistan shot across the border at the Narain Border Post. Both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire, and things have gotten even more sour recently with Pakistan calling on the United …
KitKat Diwali Commercial Reminds Us That Family is Always With You
We wouldn’t say a KitKat is the only way to remind yourself of home, but if you can’t make it home, remember that the smallest thing can help you feel connected! Happy Diwali!
#GharWaliDiwali: Pepsi Commercial Reminds Us What Diwali Is Really About
In the busy pace of life, it is important to stop and appreciate your parents for all their love and support, and what better time to do that than Diwali! Pepsi India made us tear up with this beautiful commercial on the importance of a #GharWaliDiwali!
Let's Celebrate Diwali Without Hurting the Environment
Introduction Recently, Delhi based Director & Cinematographer Gurmeet Sapal and Sehaj Singh followed the recent trend of picture captions to create a “Green Diwali” campaign. Some of the submissions were great advice for celebrating the holiday without hurting the environment, and one common suggestion was to avoid using crackers to celebrate …