🎃 Every year, on October 31, people across the world dress up as ghosts, witches, superheroes, or zombies — all in the name of Halloween. But what is this festival really about? Why did it start? And should India celebrate it at all? Let’s uncover the truth behind the masks. 👻...
Everyone in India loves to say “support artisans.” But the real question is — who’s actually selling their products? Because behind the hashtags and ribbon-cutting ceremonies, there’s a silent war happening — between two e-commerce giants fighting for the soul (and sales) of India’s handmade industry. Let’s strip it down....
For ten days every year, Bengal stops breathing — and starts dancing. More than 3,000 pandals rise across Kolkata like pop-up galaxies. Some recreate ancient temples, some reflect modern anxieties, some dare to imagine worlds we haven’t yet built. And for ten sleepless nights, millions flood the streets — walking,...
Let’s begin with a number that can make any economist blink — ₹42,000 crore. That’s the projected local tourism income expected from just two cities in Uttar Pradesh — Mathura and Vrindavan — by 2030. Now pause. That’s not fantasy. That’s a government-backed projection by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of...
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days (BBD) is supposed to be the crown jewel of Indian e-commerce festival sales. But in 2025, it’s looking more like a cracked tiara. Customers, sellers, analysts—all have questions. Did Flipkart overpromise? Did sellers lose money? And how does this circus compare to Amazon’s Great Indian Festival...
Onam should be the time when Kerala glows brightest—flowers, feasts, and the legendary homecoming of Mahabali. But peel back the pookalam petals and look at the numbers: ₹826.38 crore worth of liquor sold in just 10 days of Onam this year. That is not culture. That is dependence. The Festival...
If there is one festival that truly defines Malayalees, it is Onam. Forget dividing lines of caste, religion, or even geography—Onam belongs to every Malayalee heart, whether they are in Kerala, Dubai, New York, or Melbourne. It is not just a Hindu festival, nor just a harvest festival. It is...
When most outsiders think of Onam, they imagine the iconic sadya — 20+ curries, chutneys, payasams, all strictly vegetarian, neatly laid out on a banana leaf. But here’s the shocker: the Onam feast is not uniform across Kerala. In fact, what a Malayali eats for Onam depends entirely on whether...
🌸 Celebrating Mothers — And Our Greatest Mother, Bharat Mata Mother’s Day is the day we honor the one who gave us life, comfort, love, and strength — our mother. But for every Indian, there is another mother we are born from and belong to till our last breath —...
The start of Chingam, the first month of the Malayalam calendar, marks a significant moment for Keralites as they welcome a new century in the Kolla Varsham. This ancient calendar is not just a time-keeping tool but a reflection of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage, intertwined with history, religion, and social...
