BY MAHADEV DESAI UNESCO has officially inscribed Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, on its Representative List of the ...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established this list to ensure better ...

As the global community embraces this recognition, the call for Deepavali to be recognised as an official public holiday highlights South Africa's commitment to cultural inclusivity - an essential ...

Diwali has a couple of different names including the Hindu Festival of Lights, Deepavali, CNN reported. It is celebrated by more than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India, Nepal, ...

UNESCO names Deepavali to its 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' list, marking global recognition for India’s iconic festival of ...

This inscription marks Deepavali as the 16 th Indian tradition to join UNESCO’s prestigious global inventory. It stands ...