Amar Chitra Katha comics were my guilty pleasure. These incredibly Eurocentric comic books were written by upper-caste Hindu men who would create magical worlds as they recounted tales from Hindu ...

The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness, was being celebrated Thursday by millions of people worldwide. Diwali, also ...

Whether it’s in ancient civilizations or modern religions, light has been used as a ceremonial and religious symbol for centuries. In Hinduism, Diwali or Deepawali festival underscores just that.

For Evanston resident Bindu Reddy, celebrating Diwali is important because she wants her 7-year-old to know the culture of India. Typically, Reddy meets up with a group of Indian families to tell ...

Dharma, Harvard’s Hindu students’ association, hosted a prayer service and home-cooked dinner on Saturday evening in celebration of Diwali, the five-day festival of lights celebrated throughout South ...

Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated all over the world across various religions and cultures, especially in South Asia. Diwali is observed differently by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and ...

A multicultural festival of lights is planned for this week, and those who wish to celebrate from home can find all they need on Amazon. Diwali five-day festival is celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 4, ...