As the festive rhythm continues across India, Chhath Puja arrives … not with grand fireworks or lavish feasts, but with quiet devotion, sunrise prayers and heartfelt simplicity. Celebrated mainly in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and parts of Delhi NCR, this festival honours Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, thanking them for sustaining life and granting prosperity. It’s one of India’s most spiritually charged and environmentally mindful festivals, a celebration th

The festive lights of Diwali may have dimmed, but in cities like Delhi, Noida and Greater Noida the air has turned an unwelcome shade of grey. With the air quality index (AQI) entering “very poor” and even “severe” territory, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been triggered across Delhi-NCR in October 2025 to curb the worst of the smog. Authorities have imposed strict restrictions: dust control at construction sites, bans on open burning of waste, tighter standards f

As the last of the laddoos  are savoured and rules are made on “ no more mithai, please ,” India celebrates one of its most heartwarming traditions, Bhai Dooj . Coming right after Diwali and Govardhan Pooja, this festival marks the perfect closing note to the festive season, celebrating the cherished bond between brothers and sisters. Much like Raksha Bandhan, Bhai Dooj revolves around affection, protection, and a bit of playful nostalgia, the kind that takes you back to chil

As the twinkling lights of Diwali fade, India is waking up to the fragrant whiff of freshly made annakoot  and chhappan bhog . It’s Govardhan Pooja , a festival that arrives right after Diwali and reminds us that devotion is best expressed through gratitude to nature, the earth, and the food that sustains us. Govardhan Pooja, also known as Annakoot  or Annakut Mahotsav , holds a deep spiritual and cultural significance. Rooted in the legend of Lord Krishna lifting the Govardh

The sound of diyas clinking, sweets lined up in shiny boxes, and the irresistible aroma of ghee-laden laddoos, Diwali is truly the season when even the most disciplined eaters surrender. And honestly, why not? Festivals are meant to be enjoyed, but the trick lies in eating smart , not less. This year, let’s skip the guilt and bring some mindfulness to our mithai moments. Here’s how you can enjoy every bite,  and still feel light enough to say yes to that post-dinner walk.   

Dhanteras, or Dhantrayodashi, marks the grand opening of Diwali festivities and signifies the pursuit of prosperity, health, and divine protection. Falling on the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, this festival celebrates the birth of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician, and honors Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Yama. In 2025, Dhanteras is celebrated on October 18, i.e., today, when people decorate their homes with diyas, purchase gold, si

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