by Dyuthi Ananth (contribution by Sukanya Mahadevan) Every year, as the sky glows with lamps and laughter, Diwali — the Festival of Lights — reminds us of an ancient story that continues to guide the human spirit. Across India, Diwali is celebrated as the homecoming of Lord Rama, who returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and victory over the demon king Ravana. The people of Ayodhya lit rows of lamps to welcome their king, symbolizing the triumph of dharma (righteousness) over...

by Dyuthi Ananth Dashami, also known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra, is a major Indian festival that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated on the tenth day of the Navaratri festival, it marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana and, in some regions, the defeat of Mahishasura by Goddess Durga. Beyond the mythological tales, Dashami represents renewal, courage, and righteousness—the cleansing of negativity and the rise of truth. It’s a time when communities come...

by Nila Sathiesh When my family travels, we are all about a tight itinerary and using every hour in the most efficient way we can. While those trips are fulfilling in their own right, sometimes the most memorable trips can be the ones where not everything is planned. From visiting the Louvre to the city pharmacy, my summer trip to Pariswas full of fun moments. We enjoyed our time at cafés eating so many different and unique dishes like Nutella crepes, chicken crepes, fruit crepes, and salmon...