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 ...

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 ...

"Delicious Diwali Lights, Clothing, Food!" "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 ...

This week, the Desi community around the Bay Area — and the world — is celebrating the Hindu festival of Diwali. These five days of festivities honor more than just India’s Lunar New Year. Diwali ...

Growing up in Michigan, food writer Khushbu Shah celebrated Diwali with a string of parties, flickering diyas (oil lamps) and marigold flowers around the house, and mithais (sweets) sent from family ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...