Apple CEO Tim Cook shared Diwali greetings along with a photograph showing a woman lighting diyas amid marigold decorations, captured on an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Now, with the city emptied out for the long weekend for Deepavali, the usual cacophony of horns and congestion has given way to an almost surreal calm, several commuters noted.
The Deepavali campaign video released by the Singapore Police Force is heavily inspired by superstar Rajinikath's movie 'Jailer' and it has the officers lip-syncing to the Tamil lyrics of the song 'Hukum'.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended warm Diwali wishes to the nation, praying for health, happiness, and prosperity for all. With blessings from Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, he hopes for a bright future for every Indian.
The clip has gone viral again with most mistaking it as an extreme pre-Diwali cleaning spree.
Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 22 and 23 this year.
Kali Puja, a festival dedicated to goddess Kali, is celebrated on the new moon day (Dipannita Amavasya) of the Hindu month Kartik. It usually coincides with the Lakshmi Puja day of Diwali.
"This (the bonus) is to encourage their work and add something special to their lives. They have worked with me in all ups and downs in my business and helped me earn profits," owner of Chalani Jewellery Jayanthi Lal Chayanthi said.
Diwali 2022: According to the district administration, lamps will burn for more than 30 minutes this year, a time period longer than what was observed in the last five years.
Diwali 2022: People, however, pointed out the irony of limiting time to burst crackers for the sake of the environment and yet not having similar restrictions when it comes to burning stubble in the state.
With Diwali around the corner, preparations are in full swing across the country to celebrate the festival of lights.
"On the day we celebrate the festival of lights, darkness will descend a little early on a new moon night as the partial solar eclipse will be around dusk," director of Institute of Astronomy Space and Earth Science-Kolkata, Debiprosad Duari said.