Gravitas: The soft power of Diwali
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Nov 03, 2021, 06:15 IST | Updated: Nov 03, 2021, 06:15 IST
U.S. is introducing a bill to declare Diwali as a federal holiday, If passed, 5 Mn Indian Americans will have the chance to celebrate Diwali thousands of miles away from home. Diwali is already a national holiday in many countries. Palki Sharma tells you about the soft power of Diwali.
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