Diwali is here and while the festive spirit grips us, homes across India shimmer not just from the diyas but from the collective ritual of safai or the mandatory cleaning ahead of the Festival of ...

The other day in our parenting group, one mother brought up the fact that her two-year-old was going to learn about Diwali that day at preschool—but she knew nothing about the holiday herself! She was ...

Diwali is all about laughter, sweets, family get-togethers, and colorful fireworks. But for children with asthma, this festive season can also cause distress and health hazards. More air pollution, ...