Festivals And Gold: An Everlasting Link

And for a Friday, onset of the festive season – Dassera, Diwali Pooja, family reunions, shopping, festivities and marriages – some thoughts….. some musings….. Mid October to January is the series of major festivities across India with a number of days which, as per astrology, is best for marriages. So one can expect a cluster…

Cricket World Cup Returns To The Sub-Continent

And for a Friday after Men’s Cricket World Cup matches commence, some thoughts….. some musings….. Cricket in India, as in the South Asian Subcontinent – Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan – is not just a sport. It’s a religion. Passion personified and the ultimate game involvement, more than 75% TV spectators consider themselves as…

Ganeshotsav: Return Of The Lord

And for Friday in Mumbai following the famous Ganesh festivities and immersion, some thoughts….. some musings….. The ten days Ganesh mahautsav in Mumbai this year were absolutely stunning. With crowds, cultural activities and general bonhomie amongst all, it was a revenge return of fun, devotion and societal harmony after the subdued years of the Covid…