Tanvi Patel

A legendary hero in his own right, Sardar Hardit Singh Malik lived and died with the two German bullets that had wounded him, still embedded in his legs!

Isn’t the spirit of Diwali all about brightening up lives? It is the festival of spreading kindness and happiness; of bringing joy in the lives of others; of spending time with loved ones; and of sharing.

"My teachers sent me forward, and Gandhi asked me: 'Naam kya hai?' I told him. Then he asked me, 'Hindi aata hai?' and I said, 'Thada-Thoda' and he laughed."

Even as we all relish the delicious snacks and create intricate rangolis, some states follow their own unique traditions over these five days. Here is is a look at five of them.

"Woman after woman took out one or two of their jewels adorning their bodies and threw them into the handkerchief that he was holding. One threw a diamond and gold ring, another a gold necklace, another a ruby and gold earring, and so on."

"Even my family members urged me to return, but I didn't give up. Many people thought that I had lost my mind."

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"My son had food with his classmates and was visibly happy when he returned home. Anganwadi centres have all the facilities and a holistic environment which is good for the growth of a child."

The Kolkata-bound flight was flying at 36,000 ft in the Bangladesh airspace while the Guwahati-bound flight was safely flying at 35,000 ft. This was when the Bangladesh ATC asked the former to descend to 35,000 ft, breaking the 1000 ft rule.

"Indeed, it was when the jacket was marketed to Western audiences that it took the 'Nehru' title, the charismatic Prime Minister having popularised its style in public appearances during his tenure in government."