Darkness conquers light. Good overcomes evil. And somewhere in between these important battles, sweets and savouries emerge the ultimate winner.

The darkest night at the end of a month — and millions of lamps and candles at their brightest best. And a little away from the flames, also courtesy of flowerpots and sparklers, are platefuls of food. Crowding around those sweets and savouries are eager, hungry mouths, awaiting a chance to get down to the most important part of the evening. [READ MORE AT THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE…]