Each region celebrates Diwali differently, but the essence is to beat the darkness within
Each region celebrates Diwali differently, but the essence is to beat the darkness within

By Seema Kaintura

Present-day festivities are limited by the modern urban life experiences whereas traditionally, festivals in India took an individual to the community and were varied and numerous in their modes of celebrations spread over a fortnight

Present-day festivities are limited by the modern urban life experiences whereas traditionally, festivals in India took an individual to the community and were varied and numerous in their modes of celebrations spread over a fortnight

Diwali is a celebration of homecoming, coming to oneself
Diwali is a celebration of homecoming, coming to oneself

By Seema Kaintura

These days, due to paucity of time and isolated existences we guiltily console and feed our spirits upon the festival stereotypes instead. As a result of this, Diwali, a festival of light, is left with very little sparkle

These days, due to paucity of time and isolated existences we guiltily console and feed our spirits upon the festival stereotypes instead. As a result of this, Diwali, a festival of light, is left with very little sparkle

This Diwali, eat your fill, sing and dance with friends, family
This Diwali, eat your fill, sing and dance with friends, family

By Seema Kaintura

Open up your hearts to regional cuisine, use Diwali as an occasion to learn more about traditional recipes and try making few in your kitchens

Open up your hearts to regional cuisine, use Diwali as an occasion to learn more about traditional recipes and try making few in your kitchens

Mahatma Gandhi: Tribute, relevance, redemption
Mahatma Gandhi: Tribute, relevance, redemption

By Seema Kaintura

Why India and the world need Gandhi? How do we ensure the ideals of Gandhi are remembered by future generations? There is a need for thinkers, entrepreneurs and tech leaders to be at the forefront of spreading Gandhi’s ideas through innovation

Why India and the world need Gandhi? How do we ensure the ideals of Gandhi are remembered by future generations? There is a need for thinkers, entrepreneurs and tech leaders to be at the forefront of spreading Gandhi’s ideas through innovation

This Diwali, try some traditional recipes, invite people home!
This Diwali, try some traditional recipes, invite people home!

By Seema Kaintura

Humble but fresh ingredients form the basis of rich Indian culinary tradition, where every dish evolved, has a specific purpose, place and accompaniment. This Diwali try these traditional recipes

Humble but fresh ingredients form the basis of rich Indian culinary tradition, where every dish evolved, has a specific purpose, place and accompaniment. This Diwali try these traditional recipes

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