Ramayana Storytelling and Puppetry Highlight Diwali Celebrations in Paris
To celebrate Diwali, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris presented the Ramayana through storytelling combined with paper bag puppetry by artist Usha Venkataraman. The performance featured songs in multiple Indian languages, highlighting India's cultural diversity and the festival's theme of light triumphing over darkness. The event, supported by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, aimed to promote Indian heritage internationally. Additionally, the French Embassy in India shared a video showcasing its Diwali celebrations, emphasizing cultural ties between France and India.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 36/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 7 Nov, 10:45 pm. Other outlets followed.
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