Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs (on 24-28 October this year – dates vary according to the Indian lunar calendar) has become increasingly popular and mainstream in the UK, as it is in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore where the festive fare reflects local traditions. But beyond a vague notion of “eating Indian” most people outside the subcontinent are unfamiliar with common Diwali foods. So what is eaten during the five-day festival?
The immediate answer is sweets – …

Lollywood’s popular cine star Meera is in Mumbai to act in her first Indian film.
Meera told reporters here that she would be staying in Mumbai for a month to complete her Bollywood movie ‘Nazar’ which is set to be released around the time of Diwali.
Responding to eager queries from callers during an FM-101 program, the Daily Times quoted her as saying that she would playing the lead role of a stage singer and performer in the film.
Co-produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Sevy Ali, Meera is paired with Ashmit Patel, the …