sweets

From mawa gujia to Tirunelveli’s ukkarai, these traditional Diwali recipes once filled Indian homes with the aroma of ghee, cardamom, and celebration. Here’s a look at five festive favourites worth reviving — complete with easy recipes to try this season.

From Agra to Varanasi and Delhi to Chennai, here are 8 iconic shops in India that serve authentic sweets for Diwali.

Chennai-based women entrepreneurs Uma Chandrasekar and Uma Natarajan started Uma Mamis to sell their homemade traditional South Indian snacks. They now get orders from UK, USA, and Europe!

From laddoos to pithey, Indians have been using jaggery since time immemorial to sweeten their palate. It is now making a comeback, thanks to all its health benefits.

India is estimated to be home to about 97,700 children with juvenile diabetes — a disease that can be traumatic to parents and children. Here's how Delhi's Megha Sood dealt with it.

Not just ice cream, Aravindan's vegan Mysore Pak is a hit with people too—especially because it is made without preservatives or emulsifiers!

Chikoo Parlour sells sweets, toffees, milkshakes and ice cream in their outlets—sourced from directly from farmers!

Is that soap in your kaju katli? Here's how to ensure you are eating adulteration-free sweets this #Holi! #EatSafe #FSSAI

Don't give up on sugar completely. Reach out for healthier options instead!

If you are consuming a mango, then have a slice. Similarly, if it’s a banana you are eating then one small banana or half big banana is a good quantity.