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 ...

With the arrival of Diwali (Diwali 2025), the aroma of sweets and delicacies fills every home. Sweets like laddus, barfis, jalebis, and balushahi have their own delights, but do you want to try ...

This Diwali, forget the fuss — 2025 is all about smart celebrations. Between trending “zero-waste mithai boxes” on Instagram and Gen Z’s obsession with quick festive cooking hacks, the humble home ...

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, ...

I love this recipe because it is the simplest way to enjoy a light cheesecake, paired together with the warm, cozy spices of chai. The best part is that it requires no cooking — perfect for holiday ...

Next week is Diwali, the festival of lights, followed by the dawning of a New Year that Indians celebrate around the world. When it comes to Diwali, one can never have enough sweets. Sweets, like ...

When I was a child, the lead-up to Diwali, the Hindu new year, included assembling boxes of sweets for friends and neighbors, buying new clothes for every member of the family and decorating the house ...

When the diyas are glowing, the sweets are stacked high, and laughter fills the air—you know Diwali has arrived. Beyond the sparkle, it’s really about joy, gratitude, and connection. Whether you’re ...