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Traffic moves amid dense smog the morning after Diwali in New Delhi on November 9, 2026.

Air Pollution Chokes New Delhi After Diwali Fireworks

Toxic air in parts of India’s capital New Delhi soared to more than 58 times the World Health Organization’s recommended daily limit Monday, after fireworks for the Hindu festival of Diwali (Deepavali...

Mdm Bama (left) with daughter Vikshaya (left) sharing Deepavali joy.

Special Needs Daughter’s Love Dispels Mother’s Darkness

Janarthanan Krishnasamy

Indian businessmen pray in front of their record-keeping books as part of a ritual to worship the Hindu deity of wealth, goddess Lakshmi, on the Hindu festival of lights, in Ahmedabad.

Deepavali or Diwali? Explainer

PM Wong at the opening of SIFAS’ new campus last weekend.

Singapore’s Leaders Wish the Hindu Community a Happy Deepavali

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong prepares to mix spice powders along with ‘Jeya Spices’ shopowner Jeya Seelan located at Block 294, Yishun Street 22.

PM Wong blends spices by hand at wet market stall

Janarthanan Krishnasamy

Migrant workers were the star performers at the Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Association Singapore’s Deepavali celebration on Oct 24.

Migrant Workers Take Centre Stage at IIT Alumni’s Deepavali Celebration

V.K. Santosh Kumar

The annual Deepavali light-up stretches over 2km along Serangoon Road, turning the precinct into a radiant wonderland.

Some MRT, Bus Services End Later on Deepavali Eve

The 43rd Zak Salaam India Expo is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a 10-day Deepavali shopping festival at Singapore EXPO, Hall 9, Foyer 3, from October 16 to 25.

Festive Feel Mixes With Delightful Discounts At Zak Salaam India Expo

Vidya Venkatesan

Performers on Campbell Lane during the Indian Heritage Centre's Deepavali Open House.

Keeping Busy in the Runup to Deepavali

QR codes of digital payment firms PhonePe and Paytm are seen on the counter of a grocery store in Ahmedabad, India

India Delays UPI Fee Rollout To After Deepavali

The 43rd Zak Salaam India Expo will take place from Oct 16 to 25.

Zak Salaam India Expo Celebrates 20 Years With 10-Day Deepavali Sale

Migrant workers taking on game booths and fitness challenges to earn flea market tokens to redeem essential goods contributed by senior volunteers at Project Silver Impact’s Deepavali celebrations.

Senior Volunteers Bring Deepavali Cheer to Migrant Workers

Yogita Anbuchezhian

The decorations stretching 2km along Serangoon Road will shine brightly over the next month.

Deepavali Season Begins Through Light-Up Ceremony

At this year’s Deepavali light-up ceremony, titled “Deepavali Festival 2026,” Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for National Development Indranee Rajah inaugurated the light-up by lighting the traditional lamp. She was joined by Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State for Education and Sustainability and the Environment; Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development; and Denise Phua, Member of Parliament.

Deepavali Celebrations Have Kicked Off in Style

Deepavali: The Festival of Lights

Deepavali Makes UNESCO Heritage List

The record-setting artwork, recognised by the Singapore Book of Records, took centre stage at this year’s Deepavali Kondattam, held at the Jurong Spring CC Multi-Purpose Hall and Covered Activity Plaza.

Jurong Spring CC and Yuvabharathi International School Set Singapore Record with Largest Paper-Quilled Diya at Deepavali Kondattam 2025

V.K. Santosh Kumar

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