For people of Indian descent living in India and across the diaspora, Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated festivals, according to The Hindu American Foundation. The festival, whose name ...

Diwali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. In a multicultural and diverse country like India, everyone has their own way of celebrating this festival. Even though their belief ...

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, which was held last year on Oct. 24 and this year will occur on Oct. 20, is celebrated by over a billion people ...

On Sunday, October 27th, the heart of London came alive with a vibrant and colorful celebration of Diwali at Trafalgar Square. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most ...

The whole of Australia now seems to be aware of the significance of Diwali. Those of Indian origin celebrate it with great enthusiasm.Let's glimpse into the ways that Indians married to an ...

Sunita Williams, a NASA astronaut, has celebrated her Indian heritage in space. She took samosas, observed Diwali, carried the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads, provided encouragement to Indian ...

Sikh devotees light oil lamps inside the Golden Temple complex during Diwali celebrations in Amristsar, India. Source: AP / AMAN SHARMA/AP Coinciding with Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas is a day when ...