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TopicDiwali

Topic: Diwali

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.

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.

This year’s post-Diwali pollution shows people in Delhi have made a choice

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Pollution does not appear to be an emergency for Indian govt, writes global media amid Diwali smog

Reports in international publications also say Modi is 'risking farmers' wrath' with trade talks with Trump administration, and tariffs have hit India’s garment manufacturing hub hard.

Bonfire of the sanities, and Asrani continues the show in heaven

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Lobbying for invites to hugs from Rekha—Diwali parties are Bollywood’s power games

There are big-ticket gifting specialists these days who curate the most creative presents—for a big, fat fee. It’s a lucrative side hustle for socialites.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.