13-year-old Amanda Axryd writes about the ‘Festival of Lights’, including the many differences in how it is celebrated in Malaysia and India.
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All set for a relaxing Deepavali – good food, good movies, good times
Deepavali is a time to have good food and chill out in front of the television, writes Graig Nunis.
Top 10 movies to get you in the Deepavali spirit
Twentytwo13’s Young Voices writers Shwathi Sudharshan and Theivanai Natarajan list down their Top 10 movies to celebrate Deepavali.
Deepavali should be a two-day holiday, for all in Malaysia
Thamitira Rooban, 14, says it’s time for Deepavali to be made a two-day holiday, and the extended day should apply to all, not just students and Hindu civil servants.
Quiet Deepavali for MMA fighter Agilan Thani ahead of fatherhood
Mixed martial artist Agilan ‘The Alligator’ Thani’s Deepavali wish is to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a doting dad.
Don’t let fireworks over firecracker issue dampen your Deepavali
In Malaysian neighbourhoods, the lighting of fireworks and firecrackers is an issue that goes beyond communities or culture. It has become the norm for people, regardless of colour or creed, to join in and light a cracker or two. It boils down to enforcement and respect.
Best Deepavali gift – my priceless hour with Prof Suresh Narayanan
The meeting with Prof Dr Suresh Narayanan was primarily to get his views on the economic spillover effects of the rapid development in the northern states of Malaysia. Yet, it was the small talk in between that was priceless.
Happy Deepavali
May you be the guiding light, the divine wisdom, the stirring inspiration and the eternal hope for others this Deepavali.
Only those fully vaccinated can enjoy home visits this Deepavali
Pandemic Management Special Committee finalises standard operating procedures for Deepavali celebrations next week.
I’m going to miss my mutton varuval this Deepavali
Twentytwo13 executive editor Graig Nunis will be missing mutton varuval this year but with Covid-19 numbers still on the high side, it is better to stay at home.
A different Deepavali this year as Malaysians share hope
With Covid-19, the economic downturn, a questionable Budget 2021 and water cuts in Klang Valley, Twentytwo13 speaks to several Malaysians on whether they see light in the current darkness ahead of Deepavali tomorrow.
Top shuttler Lee Zii Jia strums guitar to fight Covid-19 blues
National shuttler Lee Zii Jia has been recording himself playing the guitar and singing as a way to de-stress following months of confinement at Akademi Badminton Malaysia.
Lighting up lives for Deepavali
Kind souls bring Deepavali cheer for the less fortunate.