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What to do this week: Marvel trivia night, meditation at Central Park and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Nov. 6 - 12.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor November 5, 2023

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Finding Diwali at NYC restaurants

Being so far away from home doesn't mean I have to reduce my Diwali dishes to just butter chicken.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer November 1, 2022

Within the tightly-knit Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Newar Buddhist communities across the world, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the biggest and most awaited events to celebrate...

Sara Sharma holds a bouquet of orange flowers while standing in front of a deli displaying flowers in Union Square. Sara is looking into the distance, and is wearing a white floral dress and a lilac cardigan.

Finding New Delhi

Navigating a sense of home within familiar and unfamiliar spaces, through physical spaces, tributes and souvenirs.
Sara Sharma, Contributing Writer October 20, 2022

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House of Anita Dongre celebrates Indian heritage with bridal wear

Luxury designer Anita Dongre talks about her SoHo store, design inspiration, environmental consciousness and women’s empowerment.
Sara Sharma and Kanita Tariq October 7, 2022

As South Asians living in New York City, we’re always looking for a slice of home. Walking into the House of Anita Dongre Limited flagship store in SoHo brings exactly that.  Founded...

CAS sophomore Natasha Roy (right) and her friend Dani Dudas wear traditional clothing that is commonly worn during Diwali.

Celebrating Diwali at NYU

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 16, 2017
NYU students may have trouble celebrating Diwali once they start college, but some have found a way to partake in festivities in the city.
Hammerkatz, an NYU sketch comedy group and longform improv troupe, is teaming up with Dangerbox on Nov. 14 to put on a show free of charge.

This Weekend: November 13-15

Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Top things to do this weekend.
Courtesy of Siddhi Sundar

Diwali hollow tradition for young Indians

November 14, 2012
For many young Indians who grew up in the United States, the Diwali celebration is just an excuse to dress up and eat food -- many are unaware of of its cultural significance.
Top places to celebrate five nights of lights

Top places to celebrate five nights of lights

November 13, 2012
Celebrate Diwali this week at these Indian restaurants near campus.
Courtesy of Partha Sarathi Sahana

How to celebrate Hindu festival of lights at home

November 12, 2012
The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, begins tomorrow. Try out some of these Diwali traditions—from Indian food to Bollywood music—to help you get in the spirit.