Diwali is also a time for prayer and reflection, so if you're religious, we hope you find time during this 5-day festival to contemplate the past and pray for joy in the coming year. For everyone else ...

As the weather turns cooler, a familiar warmth spreads through many communities around the world. It’s the season for Diwali and the bustle as the planning for the festivities gets under way is ...

Diwali is all about celebration, laughter, and of course, delicious food that brings everyone together. These Indian appetizers are full of flavor and make the perfect start to your festive meal.

"May Lakshmi" — the Hindu goddess of prosperity — "bless you with good fortune." "May Diwali’s light brighten your day." Members of the Indian community will exchange these greetings, most likely in ...

Diwali is the perfect time to indulge in rich, aromatic, and festive treats. From traditional sweets to savory delights, here’s a roundup of recipes that will light up your celebrations. 1. Pistachio ...

In her debut cookbook, “Mumbai Modern: Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by Indian Roots and California Cuisine” (Countryman Press, $35), Fremont Jam Lab blogger Amisha Dodhia Gurbani remembers with ...

Archana Mundhe, a software engineer-turned-food blogger and cookbook author, loves to celebrate festivals and cook festive meals for her family. And for Diwali — the Hindu Festival of Lights, which is ...

Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated all over the world across various religions and cultures, especially in South Asia. Diwali is observed differently by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and ...

The Hindu Festival of Lights, known as Diwali, marks the beginning of the Hindu new year and celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali ...