The Latest Breaking News from Diwali

India's cuisine, culinary diversity & Bollywood take centre stage at New York City's biggest food festival

The NYC Wine and Food Festival recently featured an event highlighting Indian cuisine with renowned chefs. Maneet Chauhan and Chef Vijaya Kumar hosted 'Flavours of Bollywood', showcasing various regional dishes and street food. Guests enjoyed diverse offerings like idlis, butter chicken, and malai ice cream, emphasizing the depth of Indian…

The Economic Times · 10h ago

How to Host Two Weeks of Festival Guests in an Indian Flat Without Chaos

Map the flat before anyone arrivesMeasure what you actually have, not what you think you have. Walk through every room and write down its function, its sleeping capacity with a mattress on the floor, and the one thing that cannot move. The kitchen counter where you prep food is not…

Times Life · Oct 17

Your Chosen Family Has No Legal Name in India. It Shows Up Anyway.

The form never has a box for themHospital admission forms ask for a relative. Emergency contacts at the office ask for a relative. The lease wants a guarantor, and the guarantor should ideally be family. In Indian law, family is a narrow word, parents, siblings, a spouse, children. The friend…

Times Life · Oct 16

Supreme Court rules out blanket ban on fireworks in Delhi; bats for time-bound use during Diwali

The Supreme Court has said that it would permit the controlled use of firecrackers for Diwali celebrations this year. The court proposed specific time limits to prevent environmental damage and protect vulnerable groups. It also considered suggestions about allowing joint firecrackers with restrictions.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

UAE-India airfares for Dussehra, Diwali remain affordable for now

Indian foreign workers in the UAE can still access airfares below Dh1,500 for flights to major Indian cities. Travel agents anticipate a price increase due to rising demand from mid-October. Certain flights, such as Dubai-Varanasi, present higher fare levels due to limited options. Affordable ticket prices are available from both…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Malaika Arora lives in Mumbai home featuring balcony garden overlooking the city skyline, spacious dining area, monochrome artwork, a glass divider, neutral interiors and festive décor during Diwali and Christmas

Malaika Arora house tour: The actor lives in a contemporary Mumbai home that showcases her sense of style and comfort. Her living space features a blend of modern and classic elements, including a large dining table for gatherings. The balcony garden serves as a tranquil retreat with views of the…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Your Realistic Festive Skincare Timeline: Use the Quiet Fortnight to Prep, Not Panic

Why the fortnight is the only window that mattersThe week of Diwali is the worst time to start a skincare routine. Your sleep is broken, the air is thick with smoke, you're eating differently, and whatever you apply to your face at 1 a.m. after a party is not being…

Times Life · Sep 27

Jal Jhulni Ekadashi: The Little-Known Festival Where Krishna ‘Travels’ on Water

Most of us know Janmashtami. Many know about Krishna's playful stories in Vrindavan. But there is another festival where Krishna, or a form of Vishnu depending on the regional tradition, is quite literally taken out for a water journey. Sounds almost like a divine boat day, right? That is the…

MyLifeXP · Sep 26

Dhol, Firecrackers, and Your Dog's Hearing: How Festival Noise Causes Canine Anxiety and What to Do

What a Dog's Ears Are Actually Doing During a FestivalDogs hear frequencies between 40 Hz and 65,000 Hz. Humans top out at around 20,000 Hz. That gap is not a minor upgrade, it means your dog is processing an entire register of sound that is completely invisible to you. A…

Times Life · Sep 7

Chanakya Niti's 5 Rules on Festive Spending That Save You From Money Regret After Diwali

Rule 1: Separate desire from need before the bazaar opensChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a man who cannot distinguish between what he wants and what he requires will always find his treasury empty. Festive season collapses that distinction by design. The Diwali sale begins in late September now. By…

Times Life · Sep 7