The Latest Breaking News from Diwali

This Diwali, in its attempt to reconcile the festivity with environmental responsibility, the Supreme Court has approved ‘green firecrackers’ – an oxymoron if there ever was one. 

Diwali is a major religious festival for Hindus, but it is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists

The Citadel star joined Anoushka Shankar and Priya Kansara at The Dorchester to toast Johnnie Walker’s latest collaboration with Indian designer Rahul Mishra

This Diwali, South Asians across Australia are coming together celebrating light, belonging, and joy in defiance of hate.

So-called green fireworks may emit less smoke than conventional ones in controlled tests, but scientists and doctors are sceptical about the difference in real-world impact

The Hindu festival of lights has become a prime time for lavish parties, major fashion moments and celebrity spotting

Vishwa Hindu Parishad UK (VHP-UK), also known as the World Council of Hindus UK, are on the official committee of organisers for the City Hall-backed Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square on Sunday

Diwali gifts are designed to spark joy. From a cult perfume to chocolate truffles, here are my favourite special occasion presents for friends and family

Diwali celebrations are already underway. Katrina Mirpuri shares her favourite spots

It was the first day of Diwali, and Rupali Hukire (name changed), a 42-year-old beautician, hurriedly cleaned big buckets and steel pots. She draws water from her neighbour's borewell at a cost of Rs 100 for 30 minutes of pumping. Though her home, in Khandavi village in the Barshi tehsil…

Rashmi Deshpande, a 60-year-old HR professional living in Mumbai’s Andheri East, began experiencing severe irritation in her nose, eyes, and throat just days before Diwali this year. Despite multiple visits to her doctor and several courses of antibiotics and anti-allergens, her condition did not improve. Ultimately, her doctor diagnosed the…