{
  "id": 17173319,
  "title": "Mediacorp's Deepavali 2026: Live countdown, movies, Little India events and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/mediacorps-deepavali-2026-live-countdown-movies-little-india-events-17173319",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T03:52:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/mediacorp-deepavali-2026-vasantham-countdown-movies-events-6505726"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deepavali 2026 approaches, and Mediacorp has planned an extensive array of festivities across their platforms. From Nov 6 to 10, viewers can enjoy a curated movie marathon on Vasantham, featuring a diverse selection of Indian films. A special telefilm, Hello 1996, will air on Nov 8, narrating a touching tale of intergenerational connection. Little India will witness celebrations and cultural performances, culminating in a live concert headlined by an international artist. Original dramas, including Moonwalk, and social media contests will also engage audiences. Radio programmes and a pop-up marketplace extend the festivities beyond digital screens. Details and schedules are available on Mediacorp's website.",
  "summary": "From the live Amarkala Deepavali countdown and social media drama specials to celebrations and concerts in Little India, here's what to watch and where to join the festivities.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}