How do you tell your stories? One of my grandmothers, who lived to be 105 years old, always had a story to tell. Her stories were often fantastical, claiming she lived through a car, a plane, and a ...

Diwali 2026 will happen slightly later in the year than in 2025,with the main day of the festival on Nov. 8, 2026. Diwali follows the lunar calendar and last five days, but the date shifts each year.

Diwali is all about hope, traditions, family, and a whole lot of lights and sparkle, and Bollywood celebrities are no exception. From star-studded parties to intimate home celebrations, celebrities ...

We’d like to offer a “Happy Diwali” to our friends and neighbors who have been celebrating that holiday this past week. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is observed (with slight ...

The MAGA crowd was appalled Monday as one of the Trump administration’s top officials dared to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights—and they weren’t shy about sharing their disgust. Diwali ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets. By Mike Ives India is shimmering. This week is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights ...

Monday night saw a wave of surprise and outrage among MAGA supporters after FBI Director Kash Patel openly celebrated Diwali, the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” a vibrant autumn tradition observed by ...

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is Monday. More than a billion people around the world are celebrating the five-day festival. Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of ...

Diwali is now an official holiday in three states: California, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill earlier in October that authorizes public schools and community ...

Happy Diwali 2025: Diwali, one of the most cherished festivals, is finally here. It will be celebrated today (October 20, 2025) across the country with lights, diyas, sweets, fireworks, and joy.

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, ...