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, […]

Introduction Let’s be honest—most of us avoid talking about money unless we absolutely have to. It’s either too stressful, too confusing, or just… not today. But here’s the thing: not thinking about it doesn’t make the problems go away. That’s where financial planning comes in. It’s not a fancy word reserved for the wealthy. It’s […]