October and November feature the most festive period of the South Asian religious calendar. Navaratri and Diwali bookend a month of nonstop celebration across the Indian subcontinent. In a normal year, Diwali (known in South India as Deepavali) is a joyous occasion, not just for Hindus, but for Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and all South Asians. … Continue reading I Feel a Dissonance Between Deepavali Celebrations and Gazan Children’s Pleas for a Chance to Survive