Note: This is a multimedia entry that also includes an audio essay and a collage. "An American is anyone ... A holiday that follows Navrati is Diwali. This is a five-day celebration for the ...

Bake festive treats like mithai, Diwali snacks, or homemade delights. Design handmade cards using various crafting techniques like paper quilling, calligraphy, or collage for a personal touch. 10 ...

The word Diwali means “a row of lights” in Sanskrit, after all. Although I haven’t visited my homeland in nearly three years, I can’t help but fondly look back at the colorful traditions I ...

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a popular Indian holiday that takes place between October and November, though the specific dates depend on the Hindu calendar. Different regions of ...

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. Diwali means “row of lights”, and celebrates the story of Rama and Sita. It also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. The Hindu Story of Rama and ...

Airlines are aware that during peak times like Diwali, demand will be high, so prices remain steep even for tickets purchased 90 days ahead.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Flying during ...