Chandigarh, Oct 20 : Diwali, the festival of light, brings excitement to our mundane lives. And clearly visible is Punjab’s consumption oriented culture and the desire to spend without restraint during the festive season.
Besides myriad lights and dazzling fireworks, the markets are offering discounts and schemes along with a host of attractions to the shoppers.
Companies are displaying a range of products along with discounts and free gifts. The sale of high end products has taken off. “I am always excited during Diwali, because generally at this time we spend as per our savings. We are planning to buy TV and DVDs for our kids and families,” said Arti Sharma, a shopping enthusiast.
Amritsar, Oct. 21 : The Punjabi Durbar programme of Radio Pakistan has been having a staple diet talking about the status of Sikhs in India. Now the radio has a new object to patronize - the Dalits in India.
Amritsar, Oct. 21 : Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today criticized Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray for indulging in extremism through his party''s anti-north Indian tirade. 
Ludhiana, Oct. 20 Diwali, the biggest festival of lights, is a day when all Hindu families celebrate the return of Lord Rama from 14-year exile to Ayodhaya, his kingdom, as mentioned in Ramayana. It is said people lit earthen lamps using Ghee, clarified butter.
Amritsar, Oct. 20 : While Hindus around the world celebrate their biggest festival of lights Diwali with full enthusiasm, Sikhs celebrate the day as `Bandi Chor Diwas'' or, the day of release of detainees.
