Google removes Sanatan Sanstha 5 Apps from Play Store on Diwali
It is being informed on behalf of Sanatan Sanstha that it condemns this action taken by Google and is taking legal advice in this regard.
Pollution control, but as per convenience !
Pollution Control Board raises alarm only during Hindu festivals; it remains silent during the festivals of other religions !
Actress Dia Mirza calls gifting during Diwali ‘generation of waste’
Bollywood actress Dia Mirza got trolled for her posts on Diwali.
Bihar Govt cuts down Hindu festival holidays for the next school academic year
As per the list, the holidays on Hindu festivals viz. Makar Sankranti, Raksha Bandhan, Hartalika and Jitiya (a ritual performed by mothers for their children, in the month of Ashwin) have been scrapped along with the holiday on Gandhi Jayanti (birth anniversary).
China gets a massive setback this Diwali; incurs loss of 1 lakh crore
The Chief Secretary of CAIT, Praveen Khandelwal said, this year during Diwali, China had to face a loss of Rs 1 lakh crore.
Alcohol worth Rs 525 crore sold during Diwali in Delhi
October and November usually have a large number of ‘dry days’. Therefore, the average sale of liquor increases during this period.
#No Bindi No Business: Jewellery stores show women sporting a kumkum in all their Diwali advertisements
In the past year, most of these jewellers had shown many advertisements during Hindu festivals with women not wearing any Bindis.
Despite Supreme Court’s order, Indians across the country are bursting firecrackers on a large-scale
In many cities including Delhi, the capital city, air pollution has exceeded hazardous levels already; but the citizens seem to have ignored this fact and continue to burst firecrackers.
During Diwali and other occasions, it is more beneficial to use traditional mud lamps with sesame oil and cotton wicks instead of wax lamps ! – Research by Maharshi Adhyatma Vishwavidyalay
To benefit at the spiritual level and spread radiance and positivity in the entire house, it is best to use the traditional mud lamps with sesame oil and cotton wicks instead of the wax lamps !’
Diwali celebrations by Heads of the nations in Canada, USA, and Britain
Along with India, Diwali is celebrated with much enthusiasm across the world.