Festival Special

Gov. Hochul signs Diwali School Holiday legislation


New York: Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed legislation that makes Diwali a school holiday for New York City public schools. Legislation S.7574/A.7769 requires that all public schools in New York City be closed on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Indian calendar in each year, which is known as Diwali. “New...

Glimpses of celebrations from across India


Diwali was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm across the nation. People celebrated the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. An aerial view of 'Deepotsav' program on the occasion of Diwali festival at the bank of River Narmada in Jabalpur.  Akshardham temple has been celebrating the festival...

India lights up to celebrate Diwali


Buildings were decorated with earthen lamps and colorful lights as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp and a relatively better air quality, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met army-men in Himachal Pradesh. A glimpse… Firecrackers light up the sky over the illuminated Golden Temple on Diwali, in Amritsar. Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh set a...

Ten reasons to visit New York City in Christmas season


New York City is a magical place during the holidays. The streets are lined with twinkling lights, the energy is high, and there's so much to see and do. Here are 10 reasons why you should add NYC to your travel list this holiday season: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade   The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an...

Diwali Dance Fest makes history at Walt Disney World Resort


Lake Buena Vista, FL.: Jashn Productions hosted the first-ever Youth Celebration of Diwali as over 400 dancers from across the country celebrated the festival of lights through dance at Disney Springs, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The Dance Fest led under the direction of Jeanie Beri, founder of Jashn Productions, was a 3-day magical event filled with vibrant colors,...

India celebrates Festival of Raksha Bandhan, Onam


Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Wednesday and was joined by girl students from different schools at his residence to celebrate the festival. Dedicated to the unbreakable trust and immense love between sister and brother, this auspicious festival is a "sacred reflection of our culture", he said...

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Fanfare, golf and boos have marked July 4 for presidents


Washington: Throughout history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public. They’ve bailed to the beach, the mountains, the golf course, the farm, the ranch. In the middle of the Depression, Franklin Roosevelt was sailing to Hawaii on a fishing and working vacation. It’s also...

Fourth of July holiday: Origins and traditions


St. Louise: The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday, typically resulting in more than 10,000 trips to the emergency room. Yet fireworks remain at the center of Independence Day, a holiday 247 years in...