diwali

Articles|Photos|Videos|Live Blogs

PM Modi hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

UNESCO defines intangible cultural heritage as the practices, knowledge, expressions, objects and spaces that communities recognise as part of their cultural identity. These traditions, passed down through generations, continue to evolve while strengthening cultural identity

10 December, 2025 02:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent

UNESCO formally inscribed Deepavali on its list of intangible cultural heritage on Wednesday. Representational pic

UNESCO will meet to examine 'Deepavali' for intangible cultural heritage tag

India currently has 15 elements inscribed on the coveted UNESCO`s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and these include the Kumbh Mela, the Durga Puja in Kolkata, the Garba dance of Gujarat, yoga, the tradition of Vedic chanting and Ramlila

06 December, 2025 10:24 AM IST | PTI

UNESCO formally inscribed Deepavali on its list of intangible cultural heritage on Wednesday. Representational pic

Hollow promises for farmers' compensation exposed, says Sena (UBT) in Saamana

05 December, 2025 01:43 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Uddhav Thackeray. File Pic

Mumbai endures ‘no-pristine-air’ November with 80 per cent days in moderate AQI

29 November, 2025 08:07 AM IST| Eeshanpriya MS

A veil of smog hangs over Dadar beach on Friday. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

Toronto officially proclaims October 20 as ‘Diwali Day’ for 2025

22 November, 2025 08:57 AM IST| Agencies

Canadian PM Mark Carny also extended his wishes on Diwali. Representation pic/Getty Images

Huma Qureshi says she’s single amid engagement rumours with Rachit Singh

12 November, 2025 10:05 AM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Huma Qureshi

ADVERTISEMENT

Delhi air quality update: AQI at 345, city remains in ‘very poor’ category

10 November, 2025 11:13 AM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Pic/PTI

Railways to run six additional special trains between Mumbai and Chhapra

08 November, 2025 08:50 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Reservations for trains 05094, 05096, and 05098 will open on Sunday. Representational pic

The corporate celebration: A definitive guide to festive office fashion

07 November, 2025 11:13 PM IST | Maitrai Agarwal

Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: File pic

How Millennials and Gen Z are redefining gifting during the festive season

07 November, 2025 07:31 PM IST | Maitrai Agarwal

While Millennials often gift for practicality and health, Gen Z are prioritising other things. Photos Courtesy: Special Arrangement

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT