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 ...

Crispy sweet potato nuggets that make a simple and delicious snack for Diwali parties or family gatherings.#Diwali #Snacks ...

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 much more than decorating your house with fairy lights and making rangolis. The essence of a festival lies in the living room conversations when families and friends meet, taking time out ...

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 ...

Sweets, extra-crispy samosas, nachos layered with chutney and more recipes. By Tejal Rao The best Diwalis I can remember involved days of epic, back-to-back parties: endless sweets in my aunties’ ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mayur Kakade / Moment via Getty Images Over a billion people worldwide celebrate Diwali, a five-day festival of light and joy ...