The drums are beating, the conch shells are echoing through Puri’s ancient streets and millions of devotees have their eyes fixed on one of India’s most incredible festivals. On, June 11th, we witnessed something truly special – Snana Purnima has officially kicked off the Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 celebrations. If you’ve never experienced this festival […]

Introduction So my aunt called me yesterday asking if I’m coming home for Janmashtami this year. Same question, every August. And honestly? I wouldn’t miss it. There’s just something about walking into the house and smelling those ladoos she makes, seeing the little Krishna statue dressed up in silk clothes, hearing my cousins argue about […]

Introduction So, hey! Listen. You know how time just flies, and suddenly another year is, like, winding down? And then, boom! Fresh start, right? But here’s a cool little twist: for a truly special community right here in India, their fresh start, their New Year, it pops up a little later than everyone else’s. I’m […]

Once in a while, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces a change that quietly touches almost every part of our financial lives. One such change? The RBI repo rate. It might not seem like a big deal at first, but it plays a role in things like your EMIs, how much your FD earns […]

Introduction Let’s be honest – most of us learned more about the Mughal Empire in school than we did about managing money. I mean, when was the last time knowing Akbar’s reign dates helped you decide between a fixed deposit and mutual funds? Yet here we are, adults trying to figure out taxes, loans, and […]

Introduction Every year, as the air gets crisper and the evenings start to smell faintly of marigold and ghee, there’s one question that keeps popping up — “When is Diwali this year?” If you’ve been wondering too, here’s your answer: Diwali 2025 is on Tuesday, October 21. Yep, mark it down. Take that day off. […]

Picture the world of big money – loans, investments, all that jazz. For ages, there was this go-to number called LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate. It was the yardstick for figuring out interest rates on tons of stuff. But, things change, right? People started wanting something a bit more transparent, something that really showed […]

Introduction Every year, there’s that one day when siblings—no matter how far apart—suddenly become soft. Yep, that’s Raksha Bandhan. From pulling each other’s hair as kids to forwarding funny reels today, the bond shifts, but the thread stays. And as Raksha Bandhan 2025 rolls in, it’s time to dig into the box of old Rakhis, […]

Last week, I was at the grocery store when I overheard two aunties arguing about whether Navratri starts in March or September this year. One was insisting her daughter’s wedding couldn’t clash with the festival, while the other was planning her annual shopping spree. It got me thinking – so many of us get confused […]