Every Diwali, mounds of cardboard stack up in one’s homes, the local dustbins, and in landfills. REPRESENTATIONAL PIC/ISTOCK Once the diyas dim and the sweets are gone, Mumbai wakes up to a messier ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20. Celebrations last five days, and include activities such as gift-giving, ...

ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WSAW) - Diwali, the traditional Hindu Festival of Lights, is a vibrant celebration marking the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and a joyous expression of ...

One day before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Pope Francis, the Vatican released a message to Hindus that referred to the divisive nature of “hyper-nationalism.” The message ...

Around one billion people worldwide and across the U.S. will celebrate Diwali this week. Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated ...

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a major five-day holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, the main day of Diwali falls on Monday, Oct. 20, with the ...

Bring out the sparkle and light up those lamps; it's time for Diwali celebrations. Millions of Hindus and South Asians across the globe will celebrate the annual Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, ...