"Thank you, you have added so much to this country" said NSW Premier Chris Minns about the Indian Hindu community as iconic Opera House was lit for Diwali.
The new records were set across 55 ghats along the Saryu River, including the famous Ram ki Paidi, where drones were deployed to accurately count the diyas.
Reiterating his commitment to U.S.-India relations, Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating his intent to "strengthen our great partnership" with India if re-elected.
In a stunning symphony of ancient Indian and modern Australian culture, 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Aigiri Nandini' echoed in Sydney as the Consulate General of India, Sydney and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre celebrated Diwali in partnership with the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Sticky’s Diwali sweets feature vibrant colours and delicate lamp patterns that pay homage to the celebration of light and prosperity, while adding a modern twist.
This decision, reportedly made without an explanation, has intensified feelings of unease within the diaspora community, and sparked strong responses across media and political circles.
Celebrated in different corners of the world, each festival holds deep significance, yet the convergence of these two on the same night invites communities to navigate how to respectfully balance both.
"Thank you to the President and the Vice President for celebrating Diwali with our community today and for recognising the many contributions of our community"
The concept, ‘Once Upon a Time in Bollywood,’ blends the cinematic flair of Bollywood with the folk-art tradition of truck decoration seen across India.
The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
