3 h. ago Delhi awakes to a toxic haze after Diwali as pollution season begins

Air breathed by people in the city categorised as ‘severe’ in quality after fireworks contribute to thick smogDelhi awoke to a thick haze on Tuesday, a day after millions of people celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali with fireworks, marking the beginning of the pollution season that has become an annual blight on India’s capital.Those in the most polluted city in the world once again found themselves breathing dangerously toxic air that fell into the “severe” category on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago London museum identifies black Waterloo veteran in rare 1821 painting

‘Honourable’ bandsman Thomas James will feature in display at National Army Museum highlighting service of black soldiers in Napoleonic warsHe fought in the Napoleonic wars and is one of only nine Black soldiers known to have received the Waterloo Medal, the first British medal awarded to soldiers regardless of their rank.Yet the story of Pte Thomas James has been overlooked for centuries. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna celebrate Diwali in London: 'All dressed up with no mithai'

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna celebrate Diwali in London: 'All dressed up with no mithai' - PICS  Times of India

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21 h. ago Twinkle, Akshay opt for oranges over sweets during Diwali celebration in London

Twinkle, Akshay opt for oranges over sweets during Diwali celebration in London  India Today

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23 h. ago What is Diwali, when is the religious festival and how can you celebrate

Diwali, or Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of people around the world, here's all you need to know about Diwali, including its significance and traditions

Culture

24 h. ago Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights

Millions of Indians are celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali, marking the victory of light over darkness

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26 h. ago Diwali recipes: Four top chefs share their favourite meals to celebrate with

From perfect prawns to top-notch tandoori lamb chops, four London chefs serve up their celebratory plates

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27 h. ago Why Diwali celebrations are even more significant in the US this year

Diwali is a major religious festival for Hindus, but it is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists

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2 d. ago Lady Mary Charteris angers neighbours by painting her London terraced home bright pink as they complain to the council about her

Lady Mary Charteris angers neighbours by painting her London terraced home bright pink as they complain to the council about her  Daily Mail

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3 d. ago Priyanka Chopra kicks off Diwali celebrations early in glamorous style at star

The Citadel star joined Anoushka Shankar and Priya Kansara at The Dorchester to toast Johnnie Walker’s latest collaboration with Indian designer Rahul Mishra

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3 d. ago Diwali 2025 in Scotland: When is the Festival of Light, how it's celebrated and Scottish Diwali events

It’s one of the world’s biggest religious celebrations.

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4 d. ago Priyanka Chopra paints London red with ‘dhols, dancing, magic’ as she celebrates Diwali. Watch videos

Priyanka Chopra paints London red with ‘dhols, dancing, magic’ as she celebrates Diwali. Watch videos  The Indian Express

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4 d. ago Priyanka Chopra reveals how a ‘pro’ untied her hair after London's Diwali event. And no, it's not Nick Jonas | Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra reveals how a ‘pro’ untied her hair after London's Diwali event. And no, it's not Nick Jonas | Bollywood  Hindustan Times

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4 d. ago Heartbroken dad issues firework warning two years after fire killed his wife and kids

Aroen Kishen had been celebrating Diwali with his wife Seema, their children Riyan, 11, and Arohi, eight, and four-year-old Shanaya, and family friends at their home in Hounslow in November 2023

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4 d. ago Francis Bacon Painting Sells for $17.6 M at Sotheby’s London, Leading $63.3 M. Sale

Francis Bacon Painting Sells for $17.6 M at Sotheby’s London, Leading $63.3 M. Sale  artnews.com

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4 d. ago Priyanka Chopra Shines Like A Diwali Patakha In Red At London Party, Check Out Her Sexy Pics

Priyanka Chopra Shines Like A Diwali Patakha In Red At London Party, Check Out Her Sexy Pics  News18

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4 d. ago Prolific luxury watch ripper helps swipe £65k garment from man in Mayfair

This is the moment a prolific luxury watch ripper helps swipe a £65,00 watch from a man in Mayfair, before the victim chases him down the street.

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4 d. ago At $143 Million Christie’s Sale in London, Peter Doig Painting Soars, Yoshitomo Nara Flops

At $143 Million Christie’s Sale in London, Peter Doig Painting Soars, Yoshitomo Nara Flops  Artnet News

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5 d. ago RICHARD EDEN: The VERY telling video that suggests one of Meghan's closest confidants has been 'Markled'. He once leapt to her defence... now like so many others he needs to watch his step

Daniel Martin made repeated appearances on With Love, Meghan. But he has discovered that however close you are to the Duchess of Sussex you are never far from disaster

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5 d. ago 'Stone cold masterpiece' and 'greatest ever war film' streaming now

Saving Private Ryan, directed by Steven Spielberg, is regarded as one of the finest war films ever made, and it's now available to watch on Sky Cinema and Amazon Prime Video

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