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TopicDiwali

Topic: Diwali

Diwali added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list

The decision was taken during a key meeting of UNESCO being hosted at the Red Fort in Delhi, the 20th session of the panel is underway from 8-13 December.

ThePrint photos of the week: Senapati’s grand welcome for Muivah to inside story of a Chhath train

New Delhi: From a rousing reception for Thuingaleng Muivah, general secretary of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), in Manipur’s Senapati, to a...

ThePrint photos of the week: Post-Diwali pollution in Delhi & Yamuna clean-up drive for Chhath

In PhotosOfTheWeek we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

This story has a sweet ending: Mars & Cadbury end trademark feud with shared Diwali ‘celebrations’

The two confectionery titans finally chose peace over rivalry in a settlement over the 'CELEBRATIONS' trademark earlier this festive month.

Not just Delhi’s AQI, IQ level of TV news anchors is in the ‘very poor’ category

Delhi's air pollution barely got airtime on TV. The debates were all about BJP vs AAP

PM Modi raises terrorism in call with Trump, American President reiterates Russian oil claim

It's the third conversation between the two leaders since September occurred on occasion of Diwali. The American President held a celebration in the White House.

AAP blaming Hindus & Sanatanis for Delhi’s pollution is sin, says city’s environment minister

Minister Manjinder Sirsa lashes out at AAP for what he describes as a politically motivated attempt to ban Hindu religious practices.

Trump celebrates Diwali in White House, calls Modi ‘great person, friend’

Participating in the Diwali celebrations Tuesday, US President Donald Trump extended his greetings to PM Modi, while highlighting US-India ties in trade and regional peace.

Delhi’s AQI stays under ‘very poor’ category, GRAP-2 measures in place

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa Tuesday highlighted the efforts in controlling Delhi's pollution, stressing that pollution levels have remained stable.

Why Delhi’s PM2.5 levels dropped rapidly post Diwali after hitting 4-year high

Particulate matter 2.5 can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream if inhaled. Long exposure can worsen and trigger cardiac and respiratory ailments.

On Camera

With de-facto control over Venezuela, Trump has his very own oil empire

It’s a geopolitical game changer. US, now, has primacy over oil-producing allies and adversaries alike — whether it’s Saudi Arabia or Iran, Nigeria or Russia.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.