In yesterday’ article, ‘Students celebrate Diwali,’ The Pitt News incorrectly attributed the… In yesterday’ article, ‘Students celebrate Diwali,’ The Pitt News incorrectly attributed the origin of the word ‘aatish,’ which is Sanskrit. Also, the correct name for the dance performed by the Steel City Bhangra is called ‘bhangra,’ rathen than Punjab, which is a region in South Asia. The article also incorrectly described objects used in performances. Members of Pitt Raas used dandiyas, which are small, straight wooden sticks. The bhangra dancers used ‘wooden fence’ instruments, also known as ‘sups.’ And, the a capella group Deewane sang in the Hindi, Punjabi and Gudjurati languages. The Pitt News regrets the errors.
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