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Sat, Nov 14, 2015
#SiblingLove: Readers share Bhai Dooj pics

It's time to express yourself -- post a picture and tell your sibling how...

Fri, Nov 13, 2015
Assam to Amchi Mumbai: Readers share their colourful Rangolis

Have you shared yours yet?

Thu, Nov 12, 2015
#SiblingLove: Share your Bhai Dooj pics

It could be a picture from your childhood, graduation party, picnic or...

Wed, Nov 11, 2015
Readers share their Rangoli pics!

You can share your colourful and creative works of art too.

Tue, Nov 10, 2015
Share your Rangoli pics with us!

We want to know what you've drawn this Diwali! Send us your photographs!

Diwali kitchen: Tops chefs share their fav recipes

Have you tasted Besan ke ladoo cookies?

Mon, Nov 9, 2015
#Nostalgia! 10 things we miss about Diwali now

Disclaimer! If you were born post 2000, some of the things mentioned in this...

Guilt-free Diwali desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth

Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We...

#StyleUp: What are you wearing this Diwali?

Make way for trendy, glam outfits this Diwali.

How to beat the Diwali bulge

Here's how to keep a check on your weight this party season.

Fri, Nov 6, 2015
'Madam, zamaana disco wala hai'

Tista Sengupta takes a walk through Kumbharwada, north Mumbai's potters'...

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Get the best deal for your loved one(s) :-)

Thu, Nov 5, 2015
TV's favourite bahus share Diwali recipes

Kaju Katli, Chum Chum, Puran Poli -- stars share their favourite Diwali...

Wed, Nov 4, 2015
#GlamUp: How to look fab this Diwali

Ditch the usual, embrace your creative side!

Tue, Nov 3, 2015
5 places to go Diwali shopping in Delhi

Here's a list of some of the all-time best places in Delhi where you can...

What are you cooking for Diwali?

Rediff reader and food blogger Srividhya Ravikumar shares a scrumptious Kasi...

Mon, Nov 2, 2015
7 irresistible Diwali sweets you must try

Rava Ladoo, Besan Ladoo, Paneer Kheer and more. You can share yours too!

Sun, Nov 1, 2015
Diwali sweets: Kalakand, Khoya Peda, Gulab Jamun

Delight your loved ones with these delectable Indian desserts!

Fri, Oct 30, 2015
Diwali snacks: Super-tasty savoury recipes

Rediff reader Charu shares these quick and easy snacks recipes to enjoy this...

Sat, Mar 21, 2015
Diwali on the ramp!

Nitya Arora delved into and the much-loved Star Wars movies for her...

Tue, Nov 11, 2014
How to size up your post-Diwali debt

If you are one of those who is now staring at your credit card bill and...

Mon, Oct 27, 2014
A New Yorker's Diwali in Delhi

'After living in the US for over three decades, where I would spend Diwali...

Fri, Oct 24, 2014
Sweet Bengal: How to make Kancha Golla

Rediff reader Debjani Chatterjee shares the recipes of this delicious...

Sweet cravings: Jalebis in a jiffy

Reader Sarani Tarafder tells us how to make Jalebis in 30 minutes.

Thu, Oct 23, 2014
My first Diwali away from home

Desis in the US recall their earliest celebration of the festival of lights...

Wed, Oct 22, 2014
Diwali Dhamaka: Top 10 Windows gadgets under Rs 30,000

The most happening Windows-based laptops and smartphones that you can gift...

Droolworthy! Coconut Banana Malpua recipe

Rediff reader Priyanka Mukherjee sent us this easy-to-make Malpua recipe.

Kaju masala: Munch on this healthy Diwali snack

Sonal Gupta shares with us this spicy, yet healthy, recipe for this Diwali

Diwali delight: Ashoka Halwa, a Thanjavur speciality

Also known as Thiruvaiyaru Halwa, this recipe has its origins in Tanjore...

Tue, Oct 21, 2014
Melt-in-your-mouth Gulab Jamun recipe

Reader Sarika Seth Gunjal shares this mouthwatering Gulab Jamun recipe.

Diwali recipe: Punjabi Matthis to go with your evening tea :-)

Nidhi S Raj of Soul And Spice Box shares with us this recipe.

Baked Chakli Puris: Guilt-free, healthy Diwali snack

Sonal Gupta shares this totally gluten free recipe made from brown rice...

Diwali recipe: Make Nankhatai in 30 minutes

US-based food blogger Smruti Shah shares this easy-to-make recipe for Diwali

Diwali special: Irresistible Milk Cake recipe

Rediff reader Souvik Mukherjee tells us how to make Milk Cake at home!

Diwali recipe: How to make Khus Khus Badam Halwa

Have you tried it yet?

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 phones under Rs 20,000

These are the best value-for-money, feature-rich phones in this category.

Mon, Oct 20, 2014
Money-wise: 5 tips to have a cracker of a Diwali!

By implementing these simple ideas you will not only have saved a lot of...

Diwali quick-fix recipe: How to make Paan Shots

You don't need a degree in bartending to make this drink.

Love chocolate? Try this Diwali recipe!

The kids will thank you for this.

Sun, Oct 19, 2014
Diwali Special: How to make Milk Kalakand

Rediff reader Souvik Mukherjee shares the recipe of the yummy Milk Kalakand....

How to make Motichoor Ladoos in 10 easy steps

This Diwali, surprise your loved ones with your extra-ordinary culinary...

Sat, Oct 18, 2014
Yummilicious! Caramelised pineapple phirni

Reader Sarina Kansal from Ambala sent us this easy-to-make caramelised...

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 35,000

We tell you why you should consider buying one of these top 5 smartphones...

Diwali recipe: How to make Zucchini Coconut Dumplings

You'll love its mild taste and crumbling texture, insists Shipra Dudeja.

Fri, Oct 17, 2014
Diwali recipe: How to make Date Rolls

Vishaka Rautela shares an interesting dessert recipe made with dates and...

Recipe: Make Besan Rava Laddoo this Diwali

The delicious sweet made with besan and sooji is an absolute delight.

Thu, Oct 16, 2014
Diwali recipe: How to make Malai Laddoos

Rediff reader Shikha Goel shares this lip-smacking recipe of Malai Laddoo.

Diwali recipe: How to make Chocolate Marshmallow Pops

Rediff reader Manisha Bhadana tells us how to make marshmallow candies for...

Wed, Oct 15, 2014
Diwali recipe: Have you tried Beetroot Coconut Barfi?

Relish the goodness of beetroot in a dessert.

Diwali recipe: How to make Kashi Halwa

Made with sweetened ash gourd and garnished with nuts, this halwa makes for...

Tue, Oct 14, 2014
Diwali recipe: How to make Doda Barfi

Have you tried this traditional Diwali treat?

How to be a star at office parties!

Diwali party, Xmas party or New Year party. These workplace etiquettes,...

Diwali recipe: How to make Shahi Tukda

This festive season, treat your loved ones to this royal delight.

Mon, Oct 13, 2014
Diwali recipe: How to make Mohanthal

Made from sweetened gram flour and ghee, this sweet is sure to melt in your...

Sat, Oct 11, 2014
Diwali recipe: How to make Coconut Laddoos

Enjoy the goodness of coconut and milk in this lip-smacking recipe.

Fri, Oct 10, 2014
Diwali recipe: How to make Rajasthani Ghevar

Shailja Tomar tells us how to make this traditional Rajasthani sweet.

Thu, Oct 9, 2014
Today's special: Mango Halwa! Share your diwali recipes too!

Indulge in the pulpy goodness of the summer fruit.

Sat, Nov 2, 2013
'Nothing like Diwali in Amritsar'

The Festival of Lights is special for Sikhs too, finds Arthur J Pais.

Fri, Nov 1, 2013
Uttam's take: How big Indian cities celebrate Diwali

Uttam Ghosh outlins the festive madness

Thu, Oct 31, 2013
That haute Diwali look: Hottest Indian designerwear for YOU

From Manish Malhotra's Bollywood glamour to Naeem Khan's international...

Wed, Oct 30, 2013
Has Diwali lost its charm?

Blame it on our stressful jobs or the high cost of living but a majority of...

Fri, Oct 25, 2013
Where will you celebrate Diwali? Varanasi, Kabini or Goa?

Whether you like to be in the midst of the festivities or fly away into some...

Fri, Nov 9, 2012
10 ways to celebrate a green Diwali this year

It's not just about avoiding firecrackers and cutting down on sweets --...

Thu, Nov 8, 2012
How India celebrates Diwali

The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated by across the country and...

Thu, Nov 4, 2010
Diwali as I remember it

Ruby Banerjea wanders down memory lane.

Images: Diwali with Lord Rama

One of the popular legends behind Diwali is that it marks Lord Rama's return...

Wed, Nov 3, 2010
We don't want these Diwali gifts -- do you?

Use a little imagination, people, or you'll fizzle like a firecracker gone...