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Celebrating the Festival of Lights with Joy and Unity

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  🪔 Diwali 2025: Celebrating the Festival of Lights with Joy and Unity As the golden lights of Diwali begin to twinkle across homes, streets, and hearts, India—and much of the world—gets ready to celebrate one of its most vibrant festivals. Diwali 2025 , falling on Monday, October 20 , promises to be a day filled with love, light, and togetherness. Whether you're lighting diyas, making sweets, or just soaking in the festive spirit, Diwali is more than just a celebration—it's a reflection of hope, positivity, and the victory of good over evil. 🌟 What is Diwali All About? Diwali, also known as Deepavali , is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated with grandeur and devotion. It marks the triumphant return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil . For some, it commemorates the day Lord Krishna defeated Narakasura , while for others, it's the time when Goddess Lakshmi —the deity of we...

The Earth Called. She Wants Her AC Back.

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  The Earth Called. She Wants Her AC Back. Once upon a scorching Tuesday morning in 2025 , I opened my weather app and saw something horrifying. It said, “Feels like: oven preheated to 450°F.” I wasn’t sure if I should step outside or bake cookies on the sidewalk. That’s when it hit me — climate change isn’t coming. It already arrived, unpacked its bags, and started eating chips on our couch. ☀️ Chapter 1: The Great Meltdown (And I Don’t Mean Emotional) Remember when summers used to mean mangoes, vacations, and mild sweat? Now it means—melting makeup, power cuts, and your AC sounding like it’s crying for help. Polar bears are holding protest signs, penguins are Googling “cheap flights to Antarctica (still frozen?),” and meanwhile, we humans are arguing online about whose fault it is. Spoiler alert: It’s ours. 🌧️ Chapter 2: The Monsoon Mood Swings Rain used to be romantic — now it’s either “Oops, no rain at all” or “Surprise! Here's your annual flood.” One minute y...