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 ...

Featuring two main courses – one meat and one vegetarian option that can also be made vegan – and a classic Indian dessert, the menu is suitable for all tastes. The dishes can be prepared in advanced, ...

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.

Diwali , the festival of lights, is also a time for delightful sweets and treats. Badam (almond) barfi, a traditional Indian dessert , is a perfect choice to add some sweetness to your celebrations.

Onion bhajiya, golden fried onion fritters, are a staple for the cookbook author Palak Patel’s Diwali celebrations. By Christina Morales At the home of the cookbook author Palak Patel, the days ...

"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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Today many are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu ...

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Diwali is the time of lights, sweets, and snacks! If you are away from home, overworked short on time, don’t worry—we have some quick and tasty recipes to make your ...

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 ...

Diwali 2025: India is often called the land of festivals, and none of these festivals are complete without a good dose of their signature festive delicacies Diwali 2025: In almost every household, the ...