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Bronx residents celebrate Hindu new year

One of the biggest festivals in India was celebrated in the Bronx Wednesday. Diwali, also known as the Hindu Festival of Lights, marks the new year on the Hindu calendar. Many residents celebrated

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Nov 12, 2015, 2:47 AM

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