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Light side of life

Relatives start dropping in and sweets with their rich aroma remind me that the Festival of Lights is not too far away. It's that time of the year when there is a different flavour and colour in the air says Ayaan Ali Khan.

 
Happy hours

Being a Bengali, Durga Puja has special significance for me and my family, says actor Rohit Roy.

 

     
Make this Diwali traditional

Designer Ritu Kumar tells us what makes Diwali a special festival for her and how she celebrates it.

 

 
Skin talk

Beauty Expert Shahnaz Hussain on how to protect your skin this festive season. The dos and don'ts of beauty for the month. Read on.

 

     
Pandit Birju Maharaj

Lord Krishna is our most revered God. But we celebrate Diwali also with a lot of zest and interest. This festival is an intrinsic part of our culture and tradition.

(As told to Anjali Dawar)

 
Deepak Maharaj

Diwali is one of my most favourite festivals. The main premise behind celebrating Diwali is to welcome Lord Rama back to Ayodhya. Bursting crackers is secondary. We perform in front of the deities and then burst very few crackers.
(As told to Anjali Dawar)

     
     
 
 
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