The virus is in the air but that, fortunately, couldn’t dampen the spirit of Shillong and its undying aesthetic penchant to turn pink during this time of the year. And though 2020 may have barred us from many good things, the spawning of Cheery Blossoms in Shillong is thankfully not on the list. Had it...
Love Jihad, in the past few weeks, has gained political momentum after some states (mostly BJP-governed) announced that their respective administrations will table bills to rein prevailing love jihad and marriages for the sake of conversion across the county. And adding fuel to this conversation is IAS toppers, Tina Dabi and Athar Khan’s recent plea...
Statues have never been this popular in India as they have become now. Thanks to political parties that invest hugely in statues that promote either their ideology, a particular religion and political leaders. Nevertheless, the pace of building statues, especially during the NDA administration, has been a quickie and also a topic of criticism as...
Honestly, writing this for myself. Though I’m well aware of what goes into celebrating Chhath Puja, yet there are little things about the festival that stay a miss in my, and I believe, in many of your minds. So to ensure no such question bothers you after this day. Here is why one celebrates Chhath...
Diwali, being the most celebrated festival in India, is thankfully not just limited within the Indian borders. The celebrities of the festival reach every nook and corner of the world, thanks to the presence of the Indian diaspora who water the Indian culture on the foreign land. With that being said, here is a list...
Diwali got many mulling what to don on the special day that obviously needs to be Instagrammed. And aesthetically, the job gets even tougher when one has to match the attire with the type of party they plan to host for Diwali. So be it a card party, dinner with you bae, a family gettogether...
Diwali is here and so are ‘not much celebrated’ Diwali ki safai woes that literally haunt all of us. And while I use to escape all the dusting and moping owing to the fact that I leave away from home, but this year, corona has me working from home and thus I am subjected to...
American Rapper Cardi B has erected a new controversy in India after she set out to promote her debut sneaker brand in partnership with Addidas. While there is nothing wrong with the brand or the shoe, but the way it is being promoted has irked Indians. Also Read: Here’s What People Have To Say About...
Diwali, for most of us, is a time when we get to munch bhin bhin types of mithai. Like to be very honest, at least for me, eating these sweets that make their presence felt at my home only once throughout the year is all the reason I love Diwali for. Share similar emotions? I...
Using eco-friendly products this Diwali is only advisable keeping in mind the current pollution status across India, especially in Delhi-NCR. And adhering to the same, Tripura has sought to celebrate Diwali with innovative bamboo diyas and candles. Also Read: Here Is A Complete List Of States, UTs That Have Banned Fire Crackers This Diwali And...
As people prepare to celebrate Diwali, one thing that concerns authorities is the pollution it would add up to India’s already plagued air quality. Thus to stop that from happening, governments across the country have sought to put a ban on firecrackers. So if wondering if your state is on the list too, then check...
So people who don’t even know how the President of India is elected happen to be showing very keen interest in the ongoing US election. Those are the words on my lips every time I open my WhatsApp story section and at least try to view some stories hoping it wouldn’t be people arguing who...
