This Diwali, forget the fuss — 2025 is all about smart celebrations. Between trending “zero-waste mithai boxes” on Instagram and Gen Z’s obsession with quick festive cooking hacks, the humble home ...

Diwali is a festival of lights, celebration, and, of course, sweets. The aroma of freshly made mithai, the sparkle of diyas, and the joy of family gatherings make this festival special. However, for ...

Next week is Diwali, the festival of lights, followed by the dawning of a New Year that Indians celebrate around the world. When it comes to Diwali, one can never have enough sweets. Sweets, like ...

The holiday season brings a mix of activities and festive spirit as different cultures celebrate their holy days. Aside from Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah's Festival of Lights later in December, ...

In India and across the South Asian diaspora, Diwali is celebrated with festive lights, vibrantly colored rangoli arrangements, and lots and lots of sweets. And while paneer typically appears in ...

When the diyas are glowing, the sweets are stacked high, and laughter fills the air—you know Diwali has arrived. Beyond the sparkle, it’s really about joy, gratitude, and connection. Whether you’re ...

Younger South Asian cooks are riffing on these classics, turning them into cookies, pies and ice cream, and (gasp!) adding salt. By Priya Krishna The brightly hued sweets at a mithai shop — ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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. Diwali, also known as the festival of lights ...

With its mango cakes, baskets, and other sweet and savory items, the New Hot Breads is an important stop in many Long Islanders' preparations for Diwali. The family-owned and operated bakery in ...

A look at how Deepavali was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list and the other living traditions that make India proud ...