Anum Butt, left, and her family-run Al-Karam Sweets in Scarborough where South Asian sweets are made in-house by her dad as well as longtime employees such as Sabahat Beg, who has been at the shop ...

Celebrations for Diwali — the five-day festival of light — will begin on Thursday across the GTA, and businesses are ready after weeks of preparation. The festival, which coincides with the ...

Food, of course, plays a significant role during Diwali, a time to share happiness, joy and sweets, adds Kaur. "We thank, honour and recognize how each person is meant in life to be special.

Gone are the days when sweets and mithai had to be oil-laden and sugar-loaded. As we indulge in the rich traditions and delicious treats this Diwali, we must focus on our fitness goals. So if you ...

Diwali celebrates food, fireworks, love, light, and togetherness. Food is a compulsory part of any occasion, and when it comes to a huge celebration like Diwali, sweets and Diwali dishes are a must.

An assortment of sweets from an Indian food shop are displayed in New York on Oct. 19, 2022. These sweets are typically enjoyed on Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. (Katie Workman via AP) ...

Sweets are a treasured part of many holidays – and Diwali is no different. Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists ...