Hindu community leaders are pushing for all New Jersey schools to close for Diwali, following announcements by 29 school ...

A woman has highlighted how discriminatory workplace policies can put Indian employees at a disadvantage in global companies.

Create a festive wall hanging toran for Diwali using simple materials like paper, thread, or beads. This easy DIY project brings traditional charm and color to your home, perfect for doors, walls, or ...

Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated holidays. It overlaps with other harvest rituals and festivals.

Diwali, which will be celebrated within South Asia and among its diaspora on Oct. 24 this year, commemorates the triumph of light over darkness. Central to that celebration is mithai, or sweets.

Diwali seems to be everywhere this year. More and more major brands are recognizing the festival of lights, running ad campaigns and stocking products related to the holiday in the US. South Asian ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...

Diwali is a major Hindu festival but is also celebrated by some Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains. The date of Diwali fluctuates. This year, the five-day holiday will start on October 24.