Introduction UPI has quietly turned the phone in a person’s pocket into a bank counter that never closes. It lets someone move money in seconds, split bills after dinner, tip a delivery partner, or accept payments at a tiny storefront without any heavy setup. A UPI payment feels simple on the surface, yet the rails […]

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. […]

Maha Shivratri is not a “party” kind of festival. It’s more like a quiet night people save for Shiva. The day usually doesn’t look very different from outside, but inside the house, you can feel the shift. Someone wipes the puja corner while the tea is still hot. Someone checks the diya and keeps extra […]

In many homes, makar sankranti is not something people “wait for” the way they wait for a big event. It quietly shows up in the background of January—through sunlight that starts feeling dependable again. The mornings remain chilly, but afternoons look a little softer. Terraces get swept almost absent-mindedly. Someone checks old kites, finds a […]