Podcast HackHow Diwali Brings People TogetherBy The Diverse Minds Podcast, Leyla Okhai, Dr. Manish Tayal
In a Nutshell
In this October 2019 episode of The Diverse Minds Podcast, host Leyla Okhai and Dr. Manish Tayal of the British Royal Navy discuss the Hindu festival Diwali, as well as Royal Navy efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.

Favorite Quote
The people of Ayodhya lit loads of lights and burst fireworks and so on to light their way home and to celebrate … How do we celebrate as people around the world? We dance, we eat great food.
Dr. Manish Tayal
Introduction
Diwali is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the victory of good over evil.
In the British Royal Navy, organizations like the Defence Hindu Network help coordinate Diwali celebrations for service members and their families.
The Diverse Minds Podcast with Leyla Okhai, former Head of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Centre at Imperial College London, looks at issues of diversity and wellbeing.
In this October 2019 episode, Okhai meets with the founder of the Defence Hindu Network, Dr. Manish Tayal, to highlight Diwali celebrations among other Royal Navy inclusion efforts.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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