The holiday Diwali, commonly known as the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs around the world. Fireworks, golden-lit electric lamps or ghee-laden wicked candles light up ...

A few years ago, I found out from a DNA test that I’m about 19 percent South Asian—from southern and eastern India, results said—and I just had to learn more about that culture I never grew up with. I ...

Diwali is all about bold flavors and vibrant spreads, and dips and chutneys make them even better. From tangy tamarind and mint chutney to cranberry chutney with a little spice, these sides add extra ...

Diwali 2025 Snacks Recipe: Diwali is a festival of lights, firecrackers, and Lakshmi Puja, but taste is also important. A variety of traditional and delicious dishes are prepared during Indian ...

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 ...

As Diwali nears, Ranjani Venkatakrishnan expects to hear the sizzling sound of her mother deep frying murukku, her favorite holiday snack, in their home in Chandler. Venkatakrishnan, a journalism grad ...