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 ...

Switching gears now, Hindus all over the world are observing Diwali this week. That's the five-day celebration known as the Festival of Lights commemorating a new year. It is the biggest holiday on ...

Update: This story was updated for 2022. Diwali is the most celebrated day by Hindus the world over. Lighting of earthen oil lamps are one of the integral traditions of Diwali celebrations. It guides ...

As Wednesday's Indian holiday of Diwali neared, Sachin Chopra, chef-owner of All Spice in San Mateo, phoned his mother in India to inquire about a traditional prayer he recited as a child for the ...

Meal prep can turn festive cooking from chaos to calm. During celebrations, the kitchen often becomes a whirlwind while guests enjoy themselves outside — and no host wants to miss the fun. Add to that ...

Archana Mundhe, a software engineer-turned-food blogger and cookbook author, loves to celebrate festivals and cook festive meals for her family. And for Diwali — the Hindu Festival of Lights, which is ...

Hindus from New Jersey to New Delhi are celebrating Diwali. The holiday has its own traditions, customs, and most importantly, food. Host Michel Martin speaks with writer and cookbook author Anupy ...