Diwali mentions:

The lights go on all over India (Asia Times Online)

Sign of the times:

Cheaper and more colorful Chinese electric lights dominate the market of traditional Diwali diyas and candles.

For the first time ever, cracker packets must reveal their decibel levels.

Celebrate Diwali! - Enjoy authentic Indian delights (Jamaica Observer)

The article starts off with:

Do you have any left over candles from hurricane Ivan? Yes? Oh good! Now find a couple of candelabras, position them strategically around the house and start making plans for Diwali.

and also includes recipes for Kashmiri tamatari ghosht, thepla and shrikhand.