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I'm a creative writer and designer with over 13 years experience in print, online and broadcast media, currently working as a Web Content Developer at the BBC, Manchester (UK). I'm interested in writing about sport, entertainment, religion/spirituality and current affairs.

My passion is ...

Truth

I know too much about ...

God

My parents always told me ...

To be a good boy

My childhood ambition ...

To become a baker

My favorite memory ...

Sitting with my mother in the kitchen

Why I write ...

To feel better

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Listenin to Indian classical music

My first job ...

Reporter for a political magazine

My best moment ...

When I won a prize in a cartoon contest

My inspiration ...

My inner truth

Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism Hindu festivals : Diwali - The festival of lights

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Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time when you celebrate life and strengthen family and social relationships. It's a time to reconsider your priorities to make your life happy and better. This year the festival was celebrated on 17 October. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil. Festivities focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional diyas, prayers, flower decorations, religious rituals, gift giving and eating lots of traditional sweets. Fireworks are also associated with the festival in some regions of the world. The North Indian business community usually star...

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