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Happy Diwali! Do you know why it is called the festival of lights?
Fp Staff • 8 years agoDiwali isn't just about food, fireworks and festivities. Learn more about the mythology that revolves around the festival of lights
Chinese lights spell darkness for traditional potters this Diwali
Fp Archives • 9 years agoPotters now complain that customers prefer cheaper Chinese electrical lighting or more pricey products in shopping malls.
American lawmaker asks Obama to support Diwali postal stamp during India visit
Fp Archives • 10 years agoAn influential American lawmaker has written to US President Barack Obama asking him to voice support for a commemorative Diwali postal stamp.
What's hot this Diwali? (And we aren't talking fireworks)
Pratishtha • 13 years agoDiwali is almost here. A time for traditional sweets and gift platters of cashews and pistachios? Think again. Here's how Diwali is getting its own makeover. And this year with the F1 around the corner, that's the hottest ticket to find in your Diwali bonus envelope.