India celebrates Diwali with lights, food and laughter DW 10/20/2025
Diwali unites millions across faiths and socioeconomic backgrounds through lights, pujas, new clothes, sweets, and shared meals, while firecracker pollution sparks debate.
Plans for 10-day Hindu festival in north London face backlash over noise and disruption fears
Concerns over noise and disturbances from a planned 10-day Hindu festival in north London have sparked local opposition and an enforcement notice from the council.