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					<description><![CDATA[<p>&#160; दीपावली (Deepavali) को यूनेस्को की मानवता की अमूर्त सांस्कृतिक धरोहर (Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity) की प्रतिनिधि सूची में औपचारिक रूप से शामिल कर लिया गयाहै। 10 दिसंबर को दिल्ली के लाल किले में UNESCO की इंटैन्जिबल कल्चरल हेरिटेज इंटर-गवर्नमेंटल कमिटी के 20वें सत्र के दौरान यह ऐतिहासिक घोषणा की गई, जिसमें भारत की सांस्कृतिक परंपरा [&#8230;]</p>
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<h5><a href="https://thecsrjournal.in/ayodhya-deepotsav-flower-decoration-ram-lalla-diyas-world-record-hindi/">दीपावली (Deepavali)</a> को यूनेस्को की मानवता की अमूर्त सांस्कृतिक धरोहर (<a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/lists">Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity</a>) की प्रतिनिधि सूची में औपचारिक रूप से शामिल कर लिया गयाहै। 10 दिसंबर को दिल्ली के लाल किले में UNESCO की इंटैन्जिबल कल्चरल हेरिटेज इंटर-गवर्नमेंटल कमिटी के 20वें सत्र के दौरान यह ऐतिहासिक घोषणा की गई, जिसमें भारत की सांस्कृतिक परंपरा और सामाजिक एकता की वैश्विक मान्यता को रेखांकित किया गया। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने इस अवसर पर कहा, &#8220;दीपावली हमारी सभ्यता की   आत्मा<wbr /> है, और अब पूरी दुनिया इसे करी<wbr />ब से समझेगी, सम्मान देगी और अपना<wbr />एगी।” उन्होंने कहा कि यह उपलब्धि भारत की समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक विविधता और सामाजिक एकता का वैश्विक स्तर पर सम्मान है।</h5>
<h2>दीपावली को UNESCO की मान्यता- प्रकाश के पर्व से विश्व धरोहर तक का सफर</h2>
<h5>भारत के लिए यह क्षण ऐतिहासिक और भावनात्मक दोनों है। दीपावली, जो सदियों से भारत की सभ्यता, आस्था और सामाजिक एकता का प्रतीक रही है, अब UNESCO की “मानवता की अमूर्त सांस्कृतिक धरोहर” की सूची में शामिल हो चुकी है। इस मान्यता के साथ दीपावली न केवल भारत की, बल्कि पूरी मानवता की साझा सांस्कृतिक विरासत के रूप में स्थापित हो गई है। यह उपलब्धि बताती है कि दीपावली सिर्फ दीप जलाने या उत्सव मनाने तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि यह ज्ञान पर अज्ञान की विजय, आशा, करुणा, सामाजिक सौहार्द और सामूहिक सहभागिता की जीवंत परंपरा है।</h5>
<h2><a href="https://thecsrjournal.in/shivaji-maharaj-twelve-forts-honoured-world-heritage-site-maharashtra-proud-india-hindi-hindi/">क्या है UNESCO की अमूर्त सांस्कृतिक धरोहर सूची ?</a></h2>
<h5>UNESCO की अमूर्त सांस्कृतिक धरोहर सूची उन परंपराओं, त्योहारों, ज्ञान प्रणालियों, लोक कलाओं और सामाजिक प्रथाओं को मान्यता देती है-</h5>
<h5>• जो पीढ़ी दर पीढ़ी चली आ रही हों,</h5>
<h5>• जो आज भी समाज में जीवित और सक्रिय हों,</h5>
<h5>• और जो मानवता की सांस्कृतिक विविधता को समृद्ध करती हों।</h5>
<h5>यह सूची किसी इमारत, स्मारक या स्थल के लिए नहीं, बल्कि जीवित संस्कृति के संरक्षण के लिए बनाई गई है।</h5>
<h2>दीपावली क्यों बनी UNESCO की धरोहर</h2>
<h5>दीपावली का उत्सव भारत के लगभग हर कोने में, अलग-अलग रूपों में मनाया जाता है-</h5>
<h5>• कहीं यह राम के अयोध्या आगमन की स्मृति है,</h5>
<h5>• कहीं लक्ष्मी पूजन और समृद्धि का प्रतीक,</h5>
<h5>• कहीं जैन धर्म में निर्वाण दिवस,</h5>
<h5>• तो कहीं सिख परंपरा में बंदी छोड़ दिवस !</h5>
<h5>यही बहुलता और समावेशिता दीपावली को वैश्विक महत्व देती है। यह पर्व समाज के हर वर्ग को जोड़ता है और सामूहिकता की भावना को मजबूत करता है।</h5>
<h2>UNESCO सूची में शामिल होने के प्रमुख मानदंड (Criteria)</h2>
<h5>किसी भी परंपरा या उत्सव को UNESCO की अमूर्त धरोहर सूची में शामिल करने के लिए कुछ अहम शर्तें होती हैं:</h5>
<h5><strong>1. जीवंत परंपरा होना</strong>&#8211; वह परंपरा आज भी समाज द्वारा अपनाई जा रही हो और केवल इतिहास की वस्तु न बन चुकी हो।</h5>
<h5><strong>2. पीढ़ियों से चली आ रही विरासत-</strong> उसका ज्ञान, रीति-रिवाज और मूल्य पीढ़ी दर पीढ़ी हस्तांतरित होते रहे हों।</h5>
<h5><strong>3. सामाजिक और सांस्कृतिक पहचान</strong>&#8211; वह परंपरा किसी समुदाय या समाज की पहचान को मजबूत करती हो।</h5>
<h5><strong>4. विविधता और समावेशिता</strong>&#8211; वह मानवता की सांस्कृतिक विविधता को बढ़ावा देती हो और भेदभाव से ऊपर उठती हो।</h5>
<h5><strong>5. संरक्षण की आवश्यकता</strong>&#8211; उस परंपरा को सुरक्षित रखने और आगे बढ़ाने की आवश्यकता हो, ताकि आधुनिक समय में वह विलुप्त न हो जाए। दीपावली इन सभी मानदंडों पर पूरी तरह खरी उतरती है।</h5>
<h2>भारत की UNESCO अमूर्त धरोहर परंपरा: एक समृद्ध विरासत</h2>
<h5>दीपावली से पहले भी भारत की 15 सांस्कृतिक परंपराएं इस सूची में शामिल हो चुकी हैं। भारत की UNESCO अमूर्त सांस्कृतिक धरोहर की सूची में दीपावली के साथ अब कुल 16 अमूर्त सांस्कृतिक तत्व शामिल हैं। इस सूची में शामिल सभी प्रमुख धरोहरें इस प्रकार हैं-</h5>
<h5><strong>1. परंपरा वैदिक मंत्रोच्चार (Tradition of Vedic Chanting)</strong>&#8211; 2008 ,</h5>
<h5><strong>2. रामलीला (Ramlila)</strong>&#8211; महाकाव्य रामायण का पारंपरिक मंचन &#8211; 2008 ,</h5>
<h5><strong>3. कुटियाट्टम (Kutiyattam)</strong>&#8211; संस्कृत नाटक 2008,</h5>
<h5><strong>4. रम्मन (Ramman)</strong>&#8211; गढ़वाल हिमालय की धार्मिक परंपरा और रंगमंच 2009,</h5>
<h5><strong>5. मुदियेत्टू (Mudiyettu)</strong>&#8211; केरल का रीतिवादी नाट्य नृत्य-नाटक 2010</h5>
<h5><strong>6. कालबेलिया लोकगीत एवं नृत्य (Kalbelia folk songs and dances)</strong>&#8211; राजस्थान 2010,</h5>
<h5><strong>7. छाऊ नृत्य (Chhau Dance)</strong>&#8211; पारंपरिक नृत्य कला 2010,</h5>
<h5><strong>8. लद्दाख के बौद्ध मंत्रों का पाठ (Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh</strong>)-2012,</h5>
<h5><strong>9. Sankirtana- मणिपुर का रिठम-गीत और नृत्य</strong> 2013,</h5>
<h5><strong>10. धातु के बर्तनों का पारंपरिक शिल्प (Traditional Brass And Copper Craft Of Utensil Making)-</strong> पंजाब के जंडियाला गुरु के थढेरा समुदाय का शिल्प 2014,</h5>
<h5><strong>11. नवरोज़ (Nowroz/Nawrouz)</strong>&#8211; पारसी और मध्य एशियाई नव वर्ष उत्सव 2016,</h5>
<h5><strong>12. योग (Yoga)</strong>&#8211; भारतीय जीवन आधारित परंपरा 2016,</h5>
<h5><strong>13. कुम्भ मेला (Kumbh Mela)-</strong> विशाल तीर्थ और धार्मिक सामाजिक आयोजन 2016,</h5>
<h5><strong>14. कोलकाता की दुर्गा पूजा (Durga Puja In Kolkata)-</strong> सांस्कृतिक आस्था का पर्व 2021,</h5>
<h5><strong>15. गुजरात का गरबा (Garba Of Gujrat)</strong>&#8211; पारंपरिक नृत्य उत्सव 2023,</h5>
<h5>इन सभी के साथ अब दीपावली जुड़ गई है, जिससे भारत की अमूर्त सांस्कृतिक धरोहरों की संख्या 16 हो गई है।</h5>
<h2>इस मान्यता का महत्व क्या है</h2>
<h5><strong>1. वैश्विक पहचान</strong>&#8211; दीपावली अब अंतरराष्ट्रीय मंच पर मानवता की साझा विरासत के रूप में पहचानी जाएगी।</h5>
<h5><strong>2. सांस्कृतिक संरक्षण</strong>&#8211; यह मान्यता भविष्य की पीढ़ियों को अपनी परंपराओं से जोड़ने में मदद करेगी।</h5>
<h5><strong>3. सामाजिक एकता का संदेश</strong>&#8211; दीपावली का संदेश, अंधकार से प्रकाश की ओर, आज की वैश्विक दुनिया के लिए और भी प्रासंगिक हो गया है।</h5>
<h5><strong>4. सांस्कृतिक पर्यटन को बढ़ावा</strong>&#8211; इससे भारत की सांस्कृतिक छवि मजबूत होगी और विश्व स्तर पर उत्सवों के प्रति रुचि बढ़ेगी।</h5>
<h2>प्रधानमंत्री मोदी का संदेश</h2>
<h5>प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने इस अवसर पर कहा कि, “दीपावली हमारी सभ्यता की आत्मा है। यह मान्यता पूरी दुनिया को भारत के मूल मूल्यों, शांति, सद्भाव और मानवता से जोड़ने का माध्यम बनेगी।” दीपावली का UNESCO की अमूर्त सांस्कृतिक धरोहर सूची में शामिल होना केवल एक सम्मान नहीं, बल्कि भारत की सांस्कृतिक सोच की वैश्विक स्वीकृति है। यह बताता है कि भारतीय परंपराएं समय के साथ चलती हैं, फिर भी अपने मूल्यों को नहीं छोड़तीं। आज जब पूरी दुनिया संघर्ष, तनाव और विभाजन से जूझ रही है, तब दीपावली का संदेश- प्रकाश, आशा और एकता, मानवता के लिए पहले से कहीं अधिक महत्वपूर्ण हो गया है।</h5>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Every year, once the lights fade and sweets are shared, India wakes up to a haze. The festival of Diwali leaves behind warmth, memories, and choking air. Air quality levels often drop to dangerous lows, especially across northern cities. While awareness campaigns about pollution are common, what happens after the festival often gets ignored. This [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Every year, once the lights fade and sweets are shared, India wakes up to a haze. The festival of Diwali leaves behind warmth, memories, and choking air. Air quality levels often drop to dangerous lows, especially across northern cities. While awareness campaigns about pollution are common, what happens after the festival often gets ignored. This is where brands can make a real difference.</h4>
<h4>Marketing has always had the power to shape behavior, but beyond awareness, it can now inspire cleanup. Many companies already invest in sustainability messaging during festive seasons. Yet the opportunity lies in turning that messaging into measurable post-festival action.</h4>
<h1>1. Turn CSR into Community Cleanup Campaigns</h1>
<h4>Instead of limiting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to donation drives, brands can take ownership of air and waste cleanup initiatives right after Diwali. For instance, they can organize neighborhood-level cleanups, tree-planting drives, and composting programs in collaboration with resident associations and local NGOs.</h4>
<h4>Rather than one-off awareness efforts, brands could pool resources across industries, imagine a collective “Clean Air Week” immediately after Diwali, where multiple sectors come together to fund green recovery programs, recycling drives, and urban beautification efforts. The impact would be social, environmental, and reputational all at once.</h4>
<h1>2. Create Incentives for Green Behavior</h1>
<h4>Consumers respond strongly to incentives, especially when rewards tie into everyday choices. Brands can offer discounts or loyalty points to customers who opt for cleaner, greener actions post-Diwali.</h4>
<h4>E-commerce platforms, service providers, and consumer brands could reward users who choose sustainable packaging, recycle decorations, or use eco-friendly commuting options. Similarly, energy and appliance brands could promote eco-efficient exchanges to replace older, energy-draining products.</h4>
<h4>By turning post-festival cleanup into a rewarding, gamified experience rather than a moral duty, brands can make sustainability aspirational and enjoyable.</h4>
<h1>3. Use Brand Influence to Push Policy and Collaboration</h1>
<h4>Brands hold immense influence, not just with consumers but also with policymakers. By combining their voices, they can advocate for stronger air-quality initiatives, support stricter emission norms, or fund community monitoring systems.</h4>
<h4>When private enterprises align with civic bodies and environmental organizations, they can drive large-scale impact, such as setting up local air-quality monitoring hubs, sponsoring green zones, or supporting clean-tech startups. These actions go beyond festive commitments and create lasting change throughout the year.</h4>
<h1>4. Make Cleanup a Cultural Continuation, Not a Chore</h1>
<h4>Diwali symbolizes renewal and cleansing; homes are cleaned, lights are lit, and new beginnings are celebrated. Brands can build on that same emotion after the festival, reframing cleanup as a continuation of Diwali’s spirit rather than an afterthought.</h4>
<h4>Lifestyle and home-care brands, for instance, could encourage families to embrace “Post-Diwali Detox” initiatives, combining sustainable home care, indoor air purification, and eco-friendly décor reuse. The idea is to celebrate purity and freshness, not just before Diwali, but after it too.</h4>
<h4>A similar cultural approach is seen in other countries where collective cleanups follow major festivals, turning hygiene and sustainability into social rituals. In India, this emotional connection to renewal and gratitude could be the perfect entry point for such initiatives.</h4>
<h1>5. Invest in Long-Term Air Quality Solutions</h1>
<h4>Beyond seasonal marketing, brands can commit to long-term sustainability by supporting innovation and infrastructure that improves air quality. This could include sponsoring air-filtering installations in public spaces, partnering with clean-energy ventures, or investing in research for eco-friendly festive materials.</h4>
<h4>Waste generated during Diwali, from used diyas to flower remains, can be repurposed through recycling programs or composting projects. Brands that integrate such efforts into their sustainability roadmap will be remembered not for festive advertising, but for tangible environmental impact.</h4>
<h1>A New Kind of Celebration</h1>
<h4>The air crisis after Diwali can no longer be dismissed as routine. Awareness and technology are already here; what’s missing is action. Brands have the reach and influence to drive that change.</h4>
<h4>Imagine a week after Diwali dedicated to collective recovery, a “Clean Sky Drive” where every purchase, participation, or pledge contributes to greener neighborhoods and cleaner air. Social media could shift from discount codes to stories of renewal and responsibility.</h4>
<h4>This isn’t about guilt; it’s about gratitude. Honoring the light of Diwali means protecting the air that lets it shine. If brands lead the way, post-Diwali mornings could hold less smoke and a lot more hope.</h4>
<h4><em>Views of the author are personal and do not necessarily represent the website’s views.</em></h4>
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<h4>Author of the above article Masuma Siddique is the Founder and Chief Strategist of InkCraft Communications. With over 16 years of experience, she specializes in crafting insight-driven brand strategies that blend storytelling with marketing precision. Known for her data-informed creativity and hands-on leadership, Masuma has helped diverse brands build visibility, credibility, and lasting impact across industries.</h4>
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		<title>Teen Girl Dies After Being Hit by Iron Pipe Used for Firecrackers in Ahmedabad</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Diwali celebration in Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati area turned fatal when a 16-year-old girl was hit on the head by an iron pipe used to light firecrackers. The incident occurred late on October 21 near Patel Dairy Parlour in the Chainpur locality, claiming the life of Heena Purohit, a Class 11 student. Celebration Turns into Chaos [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Diwali celebration in Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati area turned fatal when a 16-year-old girl was hit on the head by an iron pipe used to light firecrackers. The incident occurred late on October 21 near Patel Dairy Parlour in the Chainpur locality, claiming the life of Heena Purohit, a Class 11 student.</span></h4>
<h1><span style="font-weight: 400;">Celebration Turns into Chaos</span></h1>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Heena had stepped out with her family and friends to enjoy Diwali festivities when the accident took place. Around midnight, a sudden explosion startled the crowd. Moments later, Heena collapsed with a severe head injury. She was rushed to a private hospital and later shifted to Sola Civil Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries the next evening.</span></h4>
<h1><span style="font-weight: 400;">How the Accident Happened</span></h1>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to police, three boys, a 19-year-old identified as Neel Hirenbhai Rami and two minors were experimenting with fireworks by inserting them into a metal pipe wedged between stones. When the pipe toppled and the firecracker ignited, it shot upward with immense force, striking Heena, who was standing nearby with a friend.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inspector Yuvrajsinh Vaghela from Sabarmati Police said the act was entirely careless.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The youths were playing with firecrackers inside an iron pipe. When it fell, the explosion propelled it toward the girl, causing her fatal injuries,” he confirmed.</span></h4>
<h1><span style="font-weight: 400;">CCTV Evidence and Arrests</span></h1>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">After learning details from Heena’s friend Manya, her father, Mineshbhai Purohit, checked nearby CCTV footage to trace what had happened. Footage from a local building showed the trio filling the pipe, placing it between stones, and lighting the fuse moments before it flew off. Based on the video evidence, police registered an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for negligent acts leading to death and detained all three accused.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Purohit, in his complaint, said, “They were bursting firecrackers carelessly and negligently, using iron pipes that had already been scorched from repeated use.”</span></h4>
<h1><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shock and Outrage in the Community</span></h1>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The tragedy has left residents of Chainpur shaken. Many have voiced anger over the unsafe use of makeshift devices during festive celebrations. “These modified fireworks are unpredictable and can turn deadly within seconds,” said a police official involved in the probe.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The case has reignited calls for stronger public awareness and stricter regulation on the use of dangerous materials during festivals. Locals held a small candle vigil in memory of Heena, mourning the young life lost to recklessness.</span></h4>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:35:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>बिहार में इस वर्ष दीपावली का पर्व न केवल धूमधाम से मनाया गया, बल्कि राज्य के व्यापार के लिए यह एक बड़ा आर्थिक बूम लेकर आया। चैंबर ऑफ कॉमर्स के अनुसार, पूरे बिहार में दीपावली पर लगभग 2200 से 3000 करोड़ रुपए का विशाल कारोबार होने का अनुमान है। इस बार उपभोक्ताओं का रुझान &#8216;वोकल [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5>बिहार में इस वर्ष दीपावली का पर्व न केवल धूमधाम से मनाया गया, बल्कि राज्य के व्यापार के लिए यह एक बड़ा आर्थिक बूम लेकर आया। चैंबर ऑफ कॉमर्स के अनुसार, पूरे बिहार में दीपावली पर लगभग 2200 से 3000 करोड़ रुपए का विशाल कारोबार होने का अनुमान है। इस बार उपभोक्ताओं का रुझान &#8216;वोकल फॉर लोकल&#8217; की तरफ अधिक दिखा, जिसके कारण देसी दीयों और झालरों की बिक्री में भारी उछाल आया। बिहार सरकार की रिपोर्ट के अनुसार 2.30 करोड़ हिंदू घरों में यह त्योहार मनाया गया।</h5>
<h2>आतिशबाजी और मिठास पर 1325 करोड़ का रिकॉर्ड खर्च: 750 करोड़ के पटाखे फूटे</h2>
<h5>दीपावली के खर्चों में सबसे बड़ा हिस्सा पटाखों और मिठाई का रहा। करीब 1.5 करोड़ घरों ने पटाखों पर औसतन 500 रुपए खर्च किए, जिससे कुल 750 करोड़ रुपए के पटाखे फोड़े गए। वहीं, मिठाई पर करीब 575 करोड़ रुपए खर्च हुए। बोरिंग रोड के एक पटाखा विक्रेता अभिषेक कुमार अमृत ने 2 लाख की पूंजी पर 5 लाख के मुनाफे की बात कही, जो बाज़ार की जबरदस्त मांग को दर्शाता है।</h5>
<h2>रोशनी पर 400 करोड़ से अधिक का निवेश: मिट्टी के दीयों और मूर्तियों की भारी डिमांड</h2>
<h5>रोशनी और पूजा सामग्री पर कुल 400 करोड़ रुपए से अधिक खर्च हुए। 2.30 करोड़ परिवारों ने दीये, कैंडल और तेल पर करीब 115 करोड़ रुपए खर्च किए। इसके अलावा, गणेश-लक्ष्मी की मूर्तियों पर भी लगभग 115 करोड़ रुपए का खर्च आया। पटना में मूर्तिकार भोला प्रसाद ने अच्छा मुनाफा कमाया। वहीं,1.5 करोड़ घरों ने झालरों पर औसतन 100 रुपए खर्च कर 150 करोड़ रुपए का कारोबार किया।</h5>
<h2>दिवाली पर &#8216;लक्ष्मी&#8217; बरसी: फूलों की बिक्री में 20% की बढ़ोतरी</h2>
<h5>दिवाली के समय फूलों की डिमांड चरम पर रही। पटना में GPO गोलंबर के पास लगने वाली फूलों की मंडी 1 किलोमीटर तक फैल गई। फूल विक्रेता रूपेश मालाकार ने बताया कि इस 3 दिन के कारोबार में आम दिनों से 20% ज्यादा मुनाफा हुआ है।</h5>
<h2>छोटे कारीगर भी मालामाल: घरौंदा बनाकर कमाया &#8216;अच्छा मुनाफा&#8217;</h2>
<h5>दिवाली के त्योहार ने छोटे और मौसमी विक्रेताओं को भी अच्छी आय दी। कारपेंटरी का काम करने वाले बैजनाथ शर्मा ने 2 महीने पहले से घरौंदा बनाना शुरू कर दिया था और बताया कि इन 3 दिनों में उन्हें अच्छा मुनाफा हो गया है। इन सभी खर्चों को मिलाकर, बिहार की दिवाली ने अर्थव्यवस्था को नई ऊर्जा प्रदान की।</h5>
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		<title>Diwali skincare: DIY face masks for a natural glow this festive season!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ahana Bhattacharya]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Festival of lights is here and preparing for Diwali involves not only decorating your home but also preparing your skin for the festive season. A consistent skincare routine is essential to counter the effects of pollution, late nights, and rich foods, all of which can contribute to dullness and breakouts. Here is a guide to [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Festival of lights is here and preparing for Diwali involves not only decorating your home but also preparing your skin for the festive season. A consistent skincare routine is essential to counter the effects of pollution, late nights, and rich foods, all of which can contribute to dullness and breakouts. Here is a guide to help you achieve a radiant glow, from recommended products to DIY remedies and practical tips.</h4>
<h1>How to prepare your skin for the Diwali glow?</h1>
<h4>Establishing a dedicated skincare routine in the weeks ahead of Diwali is necessary to prepare your skin for makeup and festivities. It is necessary to cleanse your day with a gentle, hydrating cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping your skin&#8217;s natural oils. This is also important for post-Diwali skincare after being exposed to fireworks and pollution.</h4>
<h4>Use a gentle exfoliator 1–2 times a week to remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover, revealing a brighter complexion. For sensitive skin, opt for enzyme-based exfoliants. A brightening serum, particularly one with Vitamin C, can help reduce dullness, even out skin tone, and protect against environmental damage. Apply a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer to lock in moisture. For dry skin, you can switch to a richer cream or facial oil at night.</h4>
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<h1>DIY face masks for Diwali skincare</h1>
<h4>For a more traditional or budget-friendly approach, the following homemade face packs can work wonders!</h4>
<h1>Gram Flour (Besan) and Turmeric Pack</h1>
<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-99039 size-full" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/besan-turmeric-face-pack.webp" alt="" width="640" height="425" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/besan-turmeric-face-pack.webp 640w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/besan-turmeric-face-pack-300x199.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/besan-turmeric-face-pack-150x100.webp 150w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p>
<h4>Mix 2 tablespoons of gram flour, half a teaspoon of turmeric, and 2–3 tablespoons of plain yogurt to form a paste. Gram flour exfoliates while turmeric brightens the skin.</h4>
<h4>This age-old Indian homemade face pack for instant glow is a powerful brightener and mild exfoliator. How to Use: Combine two tablespoons of gram flour, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, and two to three tablespoons of plain yoghurt to create a smooth paste. Apply and leave for 15 minutes.</h4>
<h1>Honey and Milk Pack</h1>
<h4>Mix 1 tablespoon of raw honey with 1 tablespoon of full-fat milk for a deeply hydrating mask. For a glowing complexion this Diwali, make a simple milk and honey face mask by mixing 2 tablespoons of milk with 1 tablespoon of honey.</h4>
<h4>Apply this paste to a clean face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with cool water to hydrate and brighten your skin. You can also create an anti-acne mask by adding a pinch of turmeric or a brighter glow by adding a teaspoon of lemon juice for those without sensitive skin.</h4>
<h1>Rose Petals and Milk Pack</h1>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-99037 size-full" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rose-face-pack-dry-skin.webp" alt="" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rose-face-pack-dry-skin.webp 600w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rose-face-pack-dry-skin-300x200.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/rose-face-pack-dry-skin-150x100.webp 150w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<h4>Crush 10–15 fresh rose petals and mix with 2 tablespoons of raw milk and 1 teaspoon of gram flour. This helps soothe redness and hydrate the skin. A rose petal and milk face mask can be made for a glowing complexion for Diwali by crushing fresh or dried rose petals into a paste and mixing it with raw milk. This mask can be customized with ingredients like sandalwood or gram flour for added benefits, then applied for 15-20 minutes before being rinsed off to moisturize, brighten, and gently exfoliate the skin.</h4>
<h1>Oatmeal and Rose Water Pack</h1>
<h4>Combine ground oatmeal with rose water to create a soothing, anti-inflammatory pack that reduces dry patches. An oatmeal and rose water face mask is a natural and effective DIY treatment for radiant skin, especially before a festival like Diwali. To make it, grind oatmeal into a powder, mix it with rose water to form a paste, and apply it to your face for 15 minutes. For extra benefits, you can also add honey or turmeric for moisturizing and brightening, respectively, before rinsing off with cool water.</h4>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Festival That Lights Up More Than Just Homes As the first diya flickers to life and the night fills with the scent of incense and sweets, something magical happens — it feels like the entire world begins to glow. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of those rare moments when everything seems touched [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>A Festival That Lights Up More Than Just Homes</h1>
<h4>As the first diya flickers to life and the night fills with the scent of incense and sweets, something magical happens — it feels like the entire world begins to glow. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of those rare moments when everything seems touched by warmth and wonder. Streets shimmer, homes sparkle, and hearts feel a little lighter. But beyond the beauty of lamps and fireworks, Diwali carries a meaning far deeper — one that reminds us to bring light not just into our homes, but into our lives.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98947" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ignite-the-Inner-Flame-Spread-Peace-and-Love-This-Diwali-300x171.webp" alt="" width="300" height="171" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ignite-the-Inner-Flame-Spread-Peace-and-Love-This-Diwali-300x171.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ignite-the-Inner-Flame-Spread-Peace-and-Love-This-Diwali-1024x585.webp 1024w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ignite-the-Inner-Flame-Spread-Peace-and-Love-This-Diwali-768x439.webp 768w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ignite-the-Inner-Flame-Spread-Peace-and-Love-This-Diwali-150x86.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ignite-the-Inner-Flame-Spread-Peace-and-Love-This-Diwali-696x398.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ignite-the-Inner-Flame-Spread-Peace-and-Love-This-Diwali-1068x610.webp 1068w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ignite-the-Inner-Flame-Spread-Peace-and-Love-This-Diwali.webp 1344w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98948" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hq720-12-300x169.webp" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hq720-12-300x169.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hq720-12-150x84.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hq720-12.webp 686w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h1>Light Over Darkness, Good Over Evil</h1>
<h4>At its core, Diwali is a celebration of light over darkness and good over evil. The story of Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana is the most well-known tale behind it, but its message is timeless: that truth, courage, and compassion will always find a way to shine through. Every diya we light isn’t just decoration — it’s a tiny promise to ourselves that hope will never fade, even in our darkest times.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-98949" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/images-56.webp" alt="" width="225" height="225" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/images-56.webp 225w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/images-56-150x150.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/images-56-60x60.webp 60w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></p>
<h1>Homes Transformed into Havens of Renewal</h1>
<h4>In the days leading up to the festival, homes transform into colorful sanctuaries. Corners are swept clean, walls are adorned with fresh paint or flowers, and doorsteps bloom with rangolis — intricate designs that seem to dance in color. Diyas and candles glow in every room, their soft light chasing away shadows. There’s something comforting about this ritual — it’s more than just decoration; it’s renewal. It’s as if we’re clearing out not just dust, but also worries and regrets, making space for joy, peace, and new beginnings.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98950" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3d-icon-hand-holding-diya-with-holographic-diwali-flame-light-diwali-text-isolated-white_980716-493627-240x300.webp" alt="" width="240" height="300" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3d-icon-hand-holding-diya-with-holographic-diwali-flame-light-diwali-text-isolated-white_980716-493627-240x300.webp 240w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3d-icon-hand-holding-diya-with-holographic-diwali-flame-light-diwali-text-isolated-white_980716-493627-150x188.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3d-icon-hand-holding-diya-with-holographic-diwali-flame-light-diwali-text-isolated-white_980716-493627-300x376.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3d-icon-hand-holding-diya-with-holographic-diwali-flame-light-diwali-text-isolated-white_980716-493627.webp 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" /></p>
<h1>The Joy of Togetherness</h1>
<h4>Then comes what most people love most — the togetherness. Families gather, sometimes traveling miles to be with one another. The kitchen becomes the heart of every home, filled with laughter and the sweet aroma of ghee and cardamom. Plates overflow with laddoos, barfis, and other treats that are lovingly shared with neighbors and friends. It’s these little moments — stealing sweets before dinner, teasing cousins, or watching grandparents smile under the glow of diyas — that make Diwali truly special.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98951" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DALL_E_2025_10_17_17_08_53_A_beautifully_glowing_inner_lamp_diya_placed_inside_a_softly_glowing_heart_The_heart_is_made_of_gentle_light_or_golden_energy_symbolizing_inner_pe_1_c051548036-300x300.webp" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DALL_E_2025_10_17_17_08_53_A_beautifully_glowing_inner_lamp_diya_placed_inside_a_softly_glowing_heart_The_heart_is_made_of_gentle_light_or_golden_energy_symbolizing_inner_pe_1_c051548036-300x300.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DALL_E_2025_10_17_17_08_53_A_beautifully_glowing_inner_lamp_diya_placed_inside_a_softly_glowing_heart_The_heart_is_made_of_gentle_light_or_golden_energy_symbolizing_inner_pe_1_c051548036-150x150.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DALL_E_2025_10_17_17_08_53_A_beautifully_glowing_inner_lamp_diya_placed_inside_a_softly_glowing_heart_The_heart_is_made_of_gentle_light_or_golden_energy_symbolizing_inner_pe_1_c051548036-768x768.webp 768w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DALL_E_2025_10_17_17_08_53_A_beautifully_glowing_inner_lamp_diya_placed_inside_a_softly_glowing_heart_The_heart_is_made_of_gentle_light_or_golden_energy_symbolizing_inner_pe_1_c051548036-60x60.webp 60w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DALL_E_2025_10_17_17_08_53_A_beautifully_glowing_inner_lamp_diya_placed_inside_a_softly_glowing_heart_The_heart_is_made_of_gentle_light_or_golden_energy_symbolizing_inner_pe_1_c051548036-696x696.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DALL_E_2025_10_17_17_08_53_A_beautifully_glowing_inner_lamp_diya_placed_inside_a_softly_glowing_heart_The_heart_is_made_of_gentle_light_or_golden_energy_symbolizing_inner_pe_1_c051548036.webp 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h1>A Sky Full of Wonder, a Heart Full of Reflection</h1>
<h4>As night falls, the sky comes alive. Fireworks burst in dazzling colors, lighting up faces below with childlike wonder. Each sparkle feels like a celebration of everything good — the triumphs, the lessons, the love that keeps us going. But over time, many have begun embracing quieter, greener celebrations. Eco-friendly diyas, minimal fireworks, and thoughtful gifting are becoming part of a new kind of Diwali — one that celebrates joy while caring for the planet. After all, spreading light shouldn’t mean dimming the stars above us.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98953" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/significance-of-diwali_79a541a4-06b7-472f-a713-d2c213f5deeb-300x200.webp" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/significance-of-diwali_79a541a4-06b7-472f-a713-d2c213f5deeb-300x200.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/significance-of-diwali_79a541a4-06b7-472f-a713-d2c213f5deeb-1024x682.webp 1024w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/significance-of-diwali_79a541a4-06b7-472f-a713-d2c213f5deeb-768x512.webp 768w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/significance-of-diwali_79a541a4-06b7-472f-a713-d2c213f5deeb-150x100.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/significance-of-diwali_79a541a4-06b7-472f-a713-d2c213f5deeb-696x464.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/significance-of-diwali_79a541a4-06b7-472f-a713-d2c213f5deeb-1068x712.webp 1068w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/significance-of-diwali_79a541a4-06b7-472f-a713-d2c213f5deeb.webp 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h1>Lakshmi Puja: Seeking Wealth Beyond Gold</h1>
<h4>Amid all the noise and color, there’s a serene moment that grounds the festival — the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the bringer of wealth and prosperity. During Lakshmi Puja, families sit together, offering prayers and lighting lamps, asking not only for financial abundance but for wisdom, peace, and kindness. The gentle chime of bells, the fragrance of incense, and the quiet hum of mantras create an atmosphere that feels almost otherworldly. It’s a reminder that true wealth isn’t measured in gold, but in gratitude, relationships, and contentment.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98954" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwli_wishes_K-300x200.webp" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwli_wishes_K-300x200.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwli_wishes_K-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwli_wishes_K-768x512.webp 768w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwli_wishes_K-150x100.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwli_wishes_K-696x464.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwli_wishes_K-1068x712.webp 1068w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwli_wishes_K.webp 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h1>New Clothes, New Energy</h1>
<h4>No Diwali feels complete without new clothes and gifts. The excitement of slipping into fresh attire, the joy of exchanging presents — big or small — fills the day with cheer. A new outfit represents more than style; it’s a symbol of renewal, of stepping into the coming year with fresh energy. Every shared gift, every smile, weaves a sense of connection — a gentle reminder that giving is the purest way of celebrating abundance.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98952" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/happy-diwali-festival-lights-with-candles_24877-54628-300x300.webp" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/happy-diwali-festival-lights-with-candles_24877-54628-300x300.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/happy-diwali-festival-lights-with-candles_24877-54628-150x150.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/happy-diwali-festival-lights-with-candles_24877-54628-60x60.webp 60w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/happy-diwali-festival-lights-with-candles_24877-54628-696x696.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/happy-diwali-festival-lights-with-candles_24877-54628.webp 740w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h1>The Inner Light That Truly Matters</h1>
<h4>But perhaps the most beautiful truth about Diwali is this: its real magic lies beyond the diyas. The lights we see outside are reflections of something we carry within — our ability to be kind, to forgive, to hope, and to love. In a world often clouded by negativity and noise, Diwali invites us to slow down and rediscover our inner glow. It reminds us that even the smallest act — a smile to a stranger, a helping hand, a word of encouragement — can brighten someone’s darkness.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98955" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-diyas-300x169.webp" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-diyas-300x169.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-diyas-150x84.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-diyas.webp 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-98957" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/images-57.webp" alt="" width="268" height="188" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/images-57.webp 268w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/images-57-150x105.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/images-57-100x70.webp 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px" /></p>
<h1>This Diwali, Light Up the World Within</h1>
<h4>This year, as you light your diyas and watch the glow dance across your walls, take a moment to look inward. Think about the light you carry — the one that helps you rise after every fall, that comforts others when they stumble, that brings warmth to every room you enter. Because that’s what Diwali is truly about — not just lighting up our homes, but illuminating our hearts.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98956" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/whatsapp-image-2024-08-20-at-11-41-44-am-300x300.webp" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/whatsapp-image-2024-08-20-at-11-41-44-am-300x300.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/whatsapp-image-2024-08-20-at-11-41-44-am-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/whatsapp-image-2024-08-20-at-11-41-44-am-150x150.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/whatsapp-image-2024-08-20-at-11-41-44-am-768x768.webp 768w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/whatsapp-image-2024-08-20-at-11-41-44-am-60x60.webp 60w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/whatsapp-image-2024-08-20-at-11-41-44-am-696x696.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/whatsapp-image-2024-08-20-at-11-41-44-am-1068x1068.webp 1068w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/whatsapp-image-2024-08-20-at-11-41-44-am.webp 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98958" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/61OHdz8eYL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_-300x300.webp" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/61OHdz8eYL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_-300x300.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/61OHdz8eYL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_-150x150.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/61OHdz8eYL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_-768x768.webp 768w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/61OHdz8eYL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_-60x60.webp 60w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/61OHdz8eYL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_-696x696.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/61OHdz8eYL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_.webp 894w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h4>So, let the diyas burn bright, let laughter echo through your home, and let your kindness light up the lives around you. Beyond the sweets, the fireworks, and the rituals, Diwali is — and will always be — a celebration of the light that lives within us all.</h4>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Swapna Sarita Mohanty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Every Diwali, a Jaipur family revives a 256-year-old royal tradition — making Kali Syahi, the indelible black ink once used by kings. What was once a royal craft now casts its own black magic of faith, heritage, and devotion. Jaipur, fondly known as the Pink City, is an example of how heritage and modernity walk [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Every Diwali, a Jaipur family revives a 256-year-old royal tradition — making Kali Syahi, the indelible black ink once used by kings. What was once a royal craft now casts its own black magic of faith, heritage, and devotion.</h4>
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<h4>Jaipur, fondly known as the Pink City, is an example of how heritage and modernity walk hand-in-hand. And there is one family in Jaipur that has held on to a tradition for the past 256 years — not for fame, but for faith. In the Walled City’s Tripolia Bazaar, the Bomb family makes black ink (Kali Syahi), the same ink their ancestors once made for royals. This is a story that will never fade — just like the ink itself. Amid the Walled City’s pink-hued facades, this legacy has been a witness to heritage and modernity for centuries. This incredible black ink, known as Kali Syahi, was used by the rulers of the Kachhwaha dynasty for both royal decrees and official documents.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98901" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-83-300x225.webp" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-83-300x225.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-83-768x576.webp 768w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-83-150x113.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-83-696x522.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-83-265x198.webp 265w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-83.webp 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h1>A Royal Legacy</h1>
<h4>In the 18th century, the Kachhwaha rulers invited the family from Sanganer to Jaipur to start their work in the Walled City’s Tripolia Bazaar (now one of Jaipur’s busiest marketplaces) and set up Kali Syahi ki Dukan (The Shop of Black Ink). What started as an artisan’s pursuit has now become part of the city’s cultural life. Years ago, this ink was used for royal decrees, ledgers, and academic degrees.</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98902" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-80-300x225.webp" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-80-300x225.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-80-768x576.webp 768w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-80-150x113.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-80-696x522.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-80-265x198.webp 265w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-80.webp 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98903" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-78-225x300.webp" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-78-225x300.webp 225w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-78-768x1024.webp 768w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-78-150x200.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-78-300x400.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-78-696x928.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WhatsApp-78.webp 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></p>
<h1>How is Kali Syahi Prepared?</h1>
<h4>The fourth-generation Bomb family—jewellers by profession—come together from Germany every year during the no-moon night (Amavasya) and begin the ritual of making the black ink. Calling it an act of devotion, the current head of the family, Lokesh Bomb, shares that for him, this is more than a ritual—it is a legacy that needs to be preserved.</h4>
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<h4>Talking about the process, Lokesh Bomb says, “The process is simple but must be done with great care and purity. We mix ingredients like kajal, gondh, gallnuts, and herbal extracts—following our ancestral recipe. While mixing and preparing the ink, mantras are chanted.”</h4>
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<h4>He explains that the result isn’t just ink—it never fades, and it is believed to act as a protector and bring prosperity. “This isn’t just tradition; the ingredients are rich in iron salts and tannins, making it Ayurvedic. Earlier, hakims even used it to treat skin disorders,” he adds.</h4>
<h4>Although demand for this black ink has nearly vanished, Lokesh continues to keep the tradition alive — patiently collecting ingredients and preparing the black paste every year.</h4>
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<h1>Inspiring the Future Generation</h1>
<h4>While the world talks about AI and digitisation, families like the Bombs remain unsung custodians of heritage. They have kept alive a chain that connects the past with the future.</h4>
<h4>“At Diwali, we do three Devi Poojas — Maa Kali, symbolic of Kali Syahi; Maa Saraswati, symbolic of the kalam and bahikhata (account ledger we use through the year); and Maa Lakshmi. My children are involved in the entire process — my son Anoop and daughter Bhagwati helps in the preparation. They are the next generation who will be custodians of this legacy,” Lokesh shares.<br />
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		<title>Diwali Bonus: बाप रे!!! दिवाली पर इतना बोनस, कर्मचारियों की लग गई लॉटरी</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>तेलंगाना सरकार ने दिया ₹1.03 लाख का बोनस Diwali Bonus: दिवाली से पहले तेलंगाना के कोयला खदान मजदूरों (Coal Mine Workers) के चेहरों पर खुशियां छा गईं। राज्य सरकार की सिंगरेनी कोलियरीज कंपनी लिमिटेड (SCCL) ने अपने 39,500 कर्मियों को ₹1.03 लाख का दिवाली बोनस (Diwali Bonus) देने का ऐलान किया है। यह राशि परफॉर्मेंस [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>तेलंगाना सरकार ने दिया ₹1.03 लाख का बोनस</h2>
<h5>Diwali Bonus: दिवाली से पहले तेलंगाना के कोयला खदान मजदूरों (Coal Mine Workers) के चेहरों पर खुशियां छा गईं। राज्य सरकार की सिंगरेनी कोलियरीज कंपनी लिमिटेड (SCCL) ने अपने 39,500 कर्मियों को ₹1.03 लाख का दिवाली बोनस (Diwali Bonus) देने का ऐलान किया है। यह राशि परफॉर्मेंस लिंक्ड रिवॉर्ड (PLR) स्कीम के तहत दी गई है। इस योजना के तहत राज्य सरकार ने कुल ₹400 करोड़ रुपये का बोनस बांटा है। तेलंगाना के उपमुख्यमंत्री मल्लू भट्टी विक्रमारका ने इसकी घोषणा करते हुए कहा कि यह बोनस उन मेहनती कोयला कर्मियों के लिए है जिन्होंने अपने परिश्रम से राज्य और देश का नाम रोशन किया है।</h5>
<h2>कर्मचारियों के बैंक खातों में पहुंचा बोनस</h2>
<h5>कंपनी के प्रबंध निदेशक एन. बलराम ने बताया कि शनिवार को सभी पात्र कर्मचारियों के बैंक खातों में बोनस राशि जमा कर दी गई है। उन्होंने कहा कि यह पहल सरकार की कर्मचारियों के कल्याण (Employee Welfare) के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाती है।</h5>
<h2>अधिकारियों को नहीं मिलेगा Diwali Bonus</h2>
<h5>जारी आदेश के अनुसार, यह बोनस केवल मजदूरों के लिए है, अधिकारियों को इसमें शामिल नहीं किया गया है। जिन कर्मचारियों ने वित्त वर्ष 2024–25 में भूमिगत खदानों में कम से कम 190 दिन (Muster Days) या ओपन-कास्ट और सतही संचालन में 240 दिन पूरे किए हैं, उन्हें पूरे ₹1.03 लाख का बोनस दिया गया है।</h5>
<h2>खुशियों से भरे 40 हजार परिवार</h2>
<h5>जिन कर्मियों ने कम दिन काम किया है, उन्हें उनके कार्य दिवसों के अनुसार प्रो-राटा बोनस (Pro-Rata Bonus) मिलेगा। हालांकि, जिन कर्मचारियों पर अनुशासनहीनता, हिंसा या कंपनी संपत्ति को नुकसान पहुंचाने के आरोप हैं, उन्हें बोनस नहीं दिया जाएगा। एन. बलराम ने बताया कि इस पहल से करीब 40 हजार सिंगरेनी परिवारों (Singereni Families) में दिवाली की खुशियां पहुंचेंगी। उन्होंने कर्मियों से अपील की कि वे इस बोनस राशि का उपयोग अपने परिवार की जरूरतों या बचत योजनाओं में समझदारी से करें।</h5>
<h2>CSR और कर्मचारी कल्याण का उदाहरण</h2>
<h5>सिंगरेनी कोलियरीज कंपनी की यह पहल कॉर्पोरेट सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व (CSR Initiative) और कर्मचारी कल्याण का बेहतरीन उदाहरण है। इससे न सिर्फ कर्मचारियों का मनोबल बढ़ेगा, बल्कि कंपनी की उत्पादकता और प्रदर्शन में भी सुधार आने की उम्मीद है। तेलंगाना सरकार और सिंगरेनी कंपनी का यह निर्णय उन हजारों कोयला मजदूरों के जीवन में नई रोशनी लेकर आया है, जो धरती के नीचे मेहनत करके देश की ऊर्जा जरूरतें पूरी करते हैं। इस दिवाली बोनस योजना (Diwali Bonus Scheme) ने साबित कर दिया कि जब सरकार और उद्योग साथ मिलकर काम करते हैं, तो त्योहार वाकई “सबके लिए खुशियों का पर्व” बन जाते हैं।</h5>
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		<title>UP सरकार का बड़ा दिवाली तोहफा: 14.82 लाख कर्मचारियों को मिलेगा बोनस, योगी सरकार ने किया ऐलान</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Swapna Sarita Mohanty]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने इस दिवाली अपने राज्यकर्मचारियों को बड़ा तोहफा देते हुए बोनस देने की घोषणा की है। मुख्यमंत्री Yogi Adityanath ने वित्तीय वर्ष 2024–25 के लिए बोनस देने का निर्णय लिया है, जिससे प्रदेश के लगभग 14.82 लाख राज्य कर्मचारी लाभान्वित होंगे। सरकार ने यह फैसला दीपावली से पहले कर्मचारियों के उत्साह और [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5>उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने इस दिवाली अपने राज्यकर्मचारियों को बड़ा तोहफा देते हुए बोनस देने की घोषणा की है। मुख्यमंत्री Yogi Adityanath ने वित्तीय वर्ष 2024–25 के लिए बोनस देने का निर्णय लिया है, जिससे प्रदेश के लगभग 14.82 लाख राज्य कर्मचारी लाभान्वित होंगे। सरकार ने यह फैसला दीपावली से पहले कर्मचारियों के उत्साह और मनोबल को बढ़ाने के उद्देश्य से लिया है। मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि यह निर्णय कर्मचारियों के “परिश्रम और निष्ठा” के प्रति सरकार की सराहना का प्रतीक है।</h5>
<h2>₹6,908 बोनस प्रति कर्मचारी, सरकार पर ₹1,022 करोड़ का भार</h2>
<h5>वित्त विभाग द्वारा जारी आदेश के अनुसार, कर्मचारियों को उत्पादकता असम्बद्ध बोनस (Productivity Linked Bonus) दिया जाएगा। यह बोनस 30 दिनों की परिलब्धियों के आधार पर तय किया गया है। बोनस की अधिकतम सीमा ₹7,000 तय की गई है, जिसके अनुसार प्रत्येक पात्र कर्मचारी को ₹6,908 का लाभ मिलेगा। इस योजना से प्रदेश के कुल 14 लाख 82 हजार कर्मचारी लाभान्वित होंगे, जिस पर राज्य सरकार पर ₹1,022 करोड़ का आर्थिक भार आएगा।</h5>
<h5>मुख्यमंत्री ने निर्देश दिया है कि बोनस का भुगतान time-bound manner से किया जाए ताकि सभी परिवार दीपावली का पर्व उल्लासपूर्वक मना सकें।</h5>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98394" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-46-300x140.webp" alt="" width="300" height="140" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-46-300x140.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-46-150x70.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-46.webp 528w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h2>कौन-कौन कर्मचारी होंगे पात्र?</h2>
<h5>इस बोनस के दायरे में वे सभी पूर्णकालिक अराजपत्रित कर्मचारी शामिल होंगे, जिनका वेतन Pay Matrix Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) या उससे कम है।<br />
इसमें निम्नलिखित श्रेणियों के कर्मचारी शामिल हैं:<br />
राज्य सरकार के विभागीय कर्मचारी<br />
राज्य निधि से सहायता प्राप्त शिक्षण एवं तकनीकी शिक्षण संस्थाओं के कर्मचारी<br />
स्थानीय निकायों और जिला पंचायतों के कर्मचारी<br />
राजकीय विभागों में कार्यप्रभारित व daily wage workers</h5>
<h5>इसके अलावा, यह भी बताया गया है कि भारत सरकार (Government of India) ने भी वित्तीय वर्ष 2024–25 के लिए bonus announcement 29 सितंबर 2025 को किया था। यूपी सरकार का यह निर्णय उसी दिशा में एक कदम माना जा रहा है, जिससे राज्य स्तर पर भी कर्मचारियों को समान लाभ मिल सके।</h5>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-98393" src="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-gift-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-bonus-for-14.82-lakh-up-govt-employees-1572269650-300x169.webp" alt="" width="300" height="169" srcset="https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-gift-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-bonus-for-14.82-lakh-up-govt-employees-1572269650-300x169.webp 300w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-gift-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-bonus-for-14.82-lakh-up-govt-employees-1572269650-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-gift-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-bonus-for-14.82-lakh-up-govt-employees-1572269650-768x432.webp 768w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-gift-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-bonus-for-14.82-lakh-up-govt-employees-1572269650-150x84.webp 150w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-gift-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-bonus-for-14.82-lakh-up-govt-employees-1572269650-696x392.webp 696w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-gift-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-bonus-for-14.82-lakh-up-govt-employees-1572269650-1068x601.webp 1068w, https://thecsrjournal.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/diwali-gift-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-bonus-for-14.82-lakh-up-govt-employees-1572269650.webp 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h2>योगी सरकार की कर्मचारी-हितैषी पहल</h2>
<h5>मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने कहा कि प्रदेश की प्रगति में सरकारी कर्मचारियों की भूमिका अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है। सरकार हर स्तर पर उनके कल्याण के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है। उन्होंने कहा कि यह बोनस न केवल आर्थिक राहत देगा, बल्कि शासन-प्रशासन में “नई ऊर्जा और सकारात्मकता” का संचार करेगा।</h5>
<h5>इस निर्णय से न केवल सरकारी कर्मचारी बल्कि उनके परिवार भी इस festive season में आर्थिक राहत और खुशी का अनुभव करेंगे। यूपी सरकार का यह कदम राज्यकर्मचारियों के लिए दिवाली bonus के रूप में एक बड़ी सौगात है। यह निर्णय कर्मचारियों की मेहनत को सम्मान देने के साथ-साथ सरकार की pro-employee policy को भी दर्शाता है। इससे न केवल सरकारी तंत्र में उत्साह बढ़ेगा बल्कि प्रदेश की आर्थिक गतिविधियों में भी रौनक आएगी।</h5>
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		<title>Deputy CM Shinde Announces Rs 6,000 Diwali Gift and Salary Arrears for 85,000 ST Employees</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today announced a special Diwali package for around 85,000 employees and officers of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). The package includes a Rs 6,000 Diwali gift, monthly disbursement of pending salary hike arrears, and an advance of Rs 12,500 for eligible staff. A meeting was held today at [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today announced a special Diwali package for around 85,000 employees and officers of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). The package includes a Rs 6,000 Diwali gift, monthly disbursement of pending salary hike arrears, and an advance of Rs 12,500 for eligible staff.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">A meeting was held today at Sahyadri Guest House with all ST employee unions and action committee representatives in attendance. Deputy CM Shinde addressed the gathering, which also included Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman Pratap Sarnaik, Principal Secretary to the Deputy CM Navin Sona, Additional Chief Secretary of Finance Omprakash Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Transport Sanjay Sethi, MSRTC Managing Director Dr. Madhav Kusekar, Joint Secretary Rajendra Holkar, and various union leaders.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Speaking at the event, Deputy CM Shinde said, “Due to heavy rainfall, the state is facing a difficult situation. The government is firmly standing behind our farmer brothers. At the same time, ST employees should also be able to celebrate Diwali joyfully. That’s why the government has taken this decision today.”</span></h4>
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<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">He further emphasised the importance of financially strengthening the MSRTC. As part of the revival plan, he mentioned that various measures are being implemented to increase the corporation’s income, including the development of ST land under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">The state government has approved a grant of Rs 51 crore to fund the Rs 6,000 Diwali gift for all MSRTC employees and officers. Additionally, the salary arrears from 2020 to 2024 due to the implementation of the pay hike will now be paid out monthly along with regular salaries. To enable this, the government has made a provision of Rs 65 crore per month.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik also confirmed that employees who wish to take festival advance will receive Rs 12,500, as done in previous years. For this, the MSRTC has requested Rs 54 crore from the state government.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">This festive support package aims to bring relief and joy to thousands of state transport workers while efforts continue to revive and strengthen the financially stressed MSRTC.</span></h4>
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