Diwali is almost here so now is the perfect opportunity to learn a bit more about Indian culture, the celebrations and most importantly, the food that completes the festival! Often referred to as the ...

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 ...

Diwali's sweet traditions need not be a challenge for those managing blood sugar. Opt for natural sweeteners like jaggery and dates, incorporate fibre-rich ingredients such as whole grains and nuts, ...

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 ...

Diwali (or Deepavali or Dipavali) is the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists in the autumn to signify the victory of good over evil. This year, it falls on Monday, ...

For Vijaya Selvaraju, Diwali celebrations while growing up in the suburbs of Toronto centered around her mother’s home cooking — namely, the sweets. “My mom has a South Indian catering business, and ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is synonymous with joy, celebration, and delicious sweets. While decorating your home with diyas, rangoli, and shopping for gifts, one thing that truly completes the ...

We have last-minute recipes for the festival of lights and weeknight recipes that make use of delicata and butternut squash. By Melissa Clark It’s Diwali, a five-day festival of lights observed ...

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 ...

"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 ...