The Rakhi Reminder: “When Are You Coming?” It starts quietly, really. A message pops up: “Bhai, when are you coming?” Or a voice note with a mock-threat, “Better show up…
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The Heartbeat of Christmas When I think of Christmas, I imagine snow-kissed streets, sparkling lights, mugs of steaming hot cocoa, and the comforting jingle of carols softly in the distance.…
Ganesh Chaturthi starts with a drumbeat. Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated with great joy and devotion. It marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and…
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals in India. Celebrated at the end of the nine-day Navratri, Dussehra marks the triumph of good over…
It’s the day when streets turn into rainbows, old clothes become canvases, and laughter echoes through neighborhoods. Holi, often called the Festival of Colors, is one of the most joyful…
Eid al-Fitr – Celebrated after the holy month of Ramadan Eid al-Adha – Celebrated about two months later, during the Hajj pilgrimage season Here’s what people typically do on both…
Onam isn’t just a festival—it’s a feeling that fills every home in Kerala with joy. As the scent of fresh flowers mixes with the rhythm of traditional drums, families come…
Krishna Janmashtami isn’t just a festival. It’s an emotion. It’s the night when the universe paused to welcome someone who would teach the world about love, leela, and liberation —…
Navratri is a vibrant and widely celebrated Hindu festival that lasts for nine nights (and ten days). The word Navratri comes from Sanskrit: “Nav” meaning nine and “Ratri” meaning nights.…
Diwali, known as Deepavali, is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals in India. People often call it the “Festival of Lights”—and rightly so. During Diwali, families and…