Introduction It was a Sunday morning in Pune. Anil sat at the dining table, sipping chai, while his wife Meera flipped through school admission forms for their son. The fees were… well, let’s just say his chai suddenly didn’t taste as sweet. He opened his bank app and saw some savings. Not bad. But Meera’s words […]

Introduction On a humid Monday in Nagpur, a stationery shop owner named Meera stared at full shelves and an empty cash drawer. Sales were fine, but suppliers were calling for payment, staff needed salaries, and a big school order was due next week. The business was not failing; it was simply stuck between money tied […]

Introduction You know that feeling when October rolls around and suddenly every jewellery shop in your neighborhood starts gleaming a little brighter? That’s Dhanteras magic right there! My grandmother used to say that Dhanteras is when even the poorest household finds a way to buy something golden – and honestly, she wasn’t wrong. Trust me, […]

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. […]

Introduction Durga Puja 2025 brings something special every year. Communities wake up with excitement, streets fill with decorations and yes – even the stock markets take notice. For anyone managing investments or wondering about market schedules, knowing when is Durga Puja becomes pretty important. This festival doesn’t just change daily routines; it shifts how entire […]

Introduction Come August or September and you know what that means – the entire city transforms into a festival zone! My WhatsApp groups start updating with Ganesh pandal location updates and sweet shop recommendations. But here’s something interesting: I noticed people asking from now only when is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2025 way more than usual. […]

Diwali’s a few months away and honestly, I’m already excited about the diyas, sweets and… wait for it… muhurat trading! Yeah, I know it sounds weird mixing festivals with stock markets, but trust me, this is one tradition that’s stuck around for good reason. My uncle introduced me to this years ago and now I […]

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 […]

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, […]