When it comes to Diwali — and most things, let’s be honest — I’m from a bigger-is-better kind of place. Maybe it’s the New Jersey in me; maybe it’s the Indian. Maybe it’s the perfect storm of the two.

Hosting can be a lot, especially when part of the game is having the soirée you put together look effortless. In this series, veteran party-throwers tell us how they pull off their highly specific, ...

Diwali parties are all about fun, laughter, and great food. While sweets often take the spotlight, no celebration feels complete without delicious snacks and chakna, the small, flavourful bites that ...

Padma Lakshmi's last name is shared with Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity around whom the five-day Hindu festival of lights known as Diwali is centered. So it makes sense the Bravo's Top Chef ...