A family holds firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Ahmedabad, India, November 1, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave Firecrackers are central to Diwali celebrations for millions ...

AYODHYA, INDIA - OCTOBER 23: Fireworks seen during Deepotsav celebrations, on the eve of the Diwali, on October 23, 2022 in Ayodhya, India.

The writer Raj Tawney shares how celebrating Diwali eventually taught him to feel more rooted in his Indian culture — and in himself. By Raj Tawney This article is also a weekly newsletter. Sign ...

Religion Diwali and Halloween overlap this year. Some Desis will fuse the holidays. The religious holiday celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and other religions from South Asia is coinciding with the ...

With Diwali just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your festive wardrobe. From elegant sarees to contemporary lehengas, Indian fashion designers offer a stunning array of options ...

Diwali, India’s festival of light: When, why and how it is celebrated. The best London restaurants for celebrating Diwali 2024, from Benares to Kricket.

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days ...

In southern India, Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna's destruction of the demon Naraka who is said to have imprisoned women and tormented his subjects.

The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will be more joyful with some matches falling on the festival days. India will be playing a ...

The State of Connecticut officially recognizes Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as a state holiday. The bill received ...

Connecticut now recognizes Diwali as a state holiday, becoming the second U.S. state to recognize the Hindu holiday under ...

Maruti Suzuki's new Escudo SUV, codenamed Y17, is expected to debut during Diwali 2025 with petrol, hybrid, and CNG options - ...