The cherry on the cake – or rather the silver on the kaju barfi – is that Kaling, in broaching the subject of sweets, invited a response from Kamala Harris’ niece as well.

Our Diwali celebrations will depends on relationship they have with google meet and zoom.

However, the pandemic has dampened the usual buzz in the market during Diwali. The sales of decorative stuff, diyas etc for Diwali has suffered a loss.

Why should women be responsible to pray and wish for the welfare of the whole family, but not for themselves?  Let us change the way we perceive festivals.

Known as a festival of light, it never fails to bring a heartwarming moment of togetherness, a sparkle in the eyes and soul as the diyas and lanterns flicker and a strong feeling of peace and new beginning.

Instead of bursting crackers, the residents have planned a special treat for their fellow society members. Different types of stalls will be put up by the children followed by games, Diwali party and dinner where they can enjoy with their friends and family.

From lightening earthen diyas to using electric diyas and fairy lights, from visiting each other’s homes being reserved to one’s own house only, a lot, definitely, has changed

I would give away anything to live old memories again but until then, let me prepare myself to deal with the fact that the only day-off I get will now be filled with festival madness. That’s Diwali as adults for you.

The fact that the daughter cannot continue doing the Gharonda custom, even though she loves it after she is married underlines the indispensable significance of marriage in her life.

Despite being revered as suspicious, the year-round stigma remains that women belong in homes. The goddess needs to build on the wealth that a man brings into the household by saving or smart management of household expenses.