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Apart from a time for joyous celebration, the festival of Diwali is also the time for reflection, defeating our inner demons, embracing the light within and becoming a better version of ourselves.

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mid the numerous festivals that crowd the Indian festive calendar year-round, Diwali is undeniably one of the most awaited and widely celebrated festivals by the Indian diaspora across the globe. Deeply rooted in legends and stories from Hindu scriptures, Deepavali, as known in Sanskrit, is primarily a festival of lights that symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

Celebrated in the auspicious month of Kartik, on one of the darkest nights of the month — Diwali is not just a joyous occasion that celebrates the

homecoming of Lord Rama after defeating Ravana but also a time for a spiritual awakening of the goodness in every cell of the body.

Hence, while the festival calls for celebration with friends and family with all the customary traditional rituals, on a more personal level, Diwali is the time to turn inward. It is the time to dispel the darkness of ignorance, defeat our inner demons, and enlighten our hearts with light that empowers us and be a better version of ourselves.

We all have some weaknesses and undesirable traits within us — fear, procrastination, low selfesteem, material desires, greed, jealously, or obsession and on the occasion of Diwali, one must reflect upon all these traits that hinder our growth and see how we can improve as individuals.

After all, in its true spirit, Deepavali is the celebration of the awakening of inner brilliance, which has the power to eliminate all the darkness and obstacles in our lives. In the words of Buddha, Diwali is a subtle reminder to “be a light unto yourself.”

So, wondering how to go about it? Well, we will tell you how. Read on…

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drop negative attitude towards yourself and others, say no to toxic people and relationships — identify and gradually get rid of all the negative influences in your life. After all, it is the festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil, so choose this time to defeat your inner demons and make space for more positive thoughts and an optimistic approach towards life.

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Diwali symbolizes moving from darkness into the light, therefore it is the perfect time to banish all the negativity from your life — be it your greed, anger, laziness, undesirable thoughts — anything that dulls your inner light and embrace a positive attitude.

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Light The Lamp Of Positivity As mentioned earlier, Diwali symbolizes moving from darkness into the light, therefore it is the perfect time to banish all the negativity from your life — be it your greed, anger, laziness, undesirable thoughts — anything that dulls your inner light and embrace a positive attitude.

Agreed, it can’t happen overnight, but the least you can do this festival of light is to start identifying these aspects that are holding you back from revelling in your light and commit yourself to getting rid of them one by one. Let go of grudges, forgive people,

During the festivities, one often invests in gold, equity, or getting presents for others.

However, on this festival of light, why not invest in yourself — in your health and mental well-being?

Remember the age-old saying ‘health is wealth’? Well, it can’t stand more true than now. Our hectic lifestyle is taking a toll on us, and it is important to focus on our health to ensure to keep that fire in us burning. Take it easy, rest, de-stress, do things that make you happy, exercise, meditate, cultivate spiritual wealth, develop new skills — basically give time to yourself and see how your innate brilliance will light up your world.

Defeat Selfdoubt Self-doubt is one evil that you need to defeat this Diwali.

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DIWALI FEATURE a deeper level, the spirit of the festival of lights also nudges us to reflect on our actions of the past year and start the process of transforming ourselves and look forward to the new year with a renewed sense of purpose.

Complete your pending tasks, re-examine your life, try to learn from your mistakes, fix loose ends, dig into the uncomfortable decisions that you have been avoiding, let go of things that are holding you back, set new goals, make room for improvement, and follow your heart as it will surely lead you towards the light.

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doubt when faced with a challenging situation, as it helps us recognize we are not always right; it is outright dangerous when it converts itself into the voice of self-doubt in our head, which messes with our confidence and stops us from doing things.

Identify this demon within you immediately and find means to fix it. Talk to someone about it, be self-compassionate, don’t compare yourself to others and slowly but steadily rise confidently like the flame of a lamp and defeat all those dark doubtful thoughts.

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One primary essence of the festival of light is to share your wealth with the less fortunate – be it material Diwali is the perfect time or spiritual. Diwali is the to identify and nurture our time to spread joy, so show strengths. There is always a your generosity, and extend spark within us, which can the spirit of unselfishness be further illuminated by in society. Find ways, where working on it, so commit to you can shine your light out all your good qualities such as compassion, kindness and into the world and not just generosity and cultivate them brighten your life but others too. further. When you know your strengths and work So, this festive season, towards amplifying them, take time to reflect upon you develop the confidence yourself, start the process to crush all your fears. of self-transformation and conquer the darkness with the light within you. Happy Diwali!!!

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DIWALI FEATURE The festival of lights is all about spreading the light of happiness and bringing joy in the lives of others, check out how you can celebrate a more mindful Diwali this year.

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umerous traditions and rituals like — lighting diyas, hanging lanterns, making rangolis, exchanging gifts, feasting upon sweets, bursting crackers, and of course, spending time with loved ones — capture the essence of Diwali for most of us. However, the true spirit of the festival of lights goes beyond all these usual festive revelries.

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gleams through the joy of sharing, spreading the light of happiness, and brightening up the lives of others. So, this year why not make the festivities a bit more meaningful and celebrate a more mindful Diwali? Here are some unique ways to celebrate Diwali and brighten up not just your festive mood but also spread the light of happiness onto others…

Buy Thoughtful Gifts It is a tradition to gift our near and dear ones during the festival of Diwali, however, this year bear in mind that gifts needn’t always have to be expensive. This festive season, take a moment and think before you go on a shopping spree to buy gifts. Choose gifts that are durable, eco-friendly and makes life simpler for your loved ones. Plants make for an excellent gifting option, so does gifts made by artisans who struggle to make a living. The idea is to be thoughtful and splurge your bucks on feelings rather than any emotionless expensive gift.

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Appreciate The Working Class Diwali is the time you take a break from your work and enjoy the time with your friends and family. However, there are many frontline workers such as cops, traffic police, healthcare workers, delivery staff, guards, fuel

This festive season, do take time out to spend quality time with abandoned elders or kids at an orphanage, providing them with the much-needed feeling of togetherness and bonding of a family. Elevate their mood by playing games, lighting diyas with them, making rangolis, talking to them… station employees and others who don’t have the luxury to take a day off even on festivals. Be appreciative of all the work they are doing, give them a box of chocolate or sweets as a token of your gratitude.

Donate It is said that your happiness increases when you share. This festive season, try to support a noble cause.

Help underprivileged children with education supplies, food, toys, provide medicines to hospitals… There are plenty of trustworthy NGOs dedicatedly working towards several causes.

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Diwali is a festival of togetherness and while you are blessed with a beautiful set of family and friends, not everyone is as lucky as you are. This festive season, do take time out to spend quality time with abandoned elders or kids at an orphanage, providing them with the much-needed feeling of togetherness and bonding of a family. Elevate their mood by playing games, lighting diyas with them, making rangolis, talking to them… Believe us, a simple gesture like this can make not only their festival special but give you a sense of happiness you have never experienced before. You can always make the day more special by taking some sweets and gifts for them.

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why not act responsibly and not burst crackers or opt for eco-friendly crackers that are low on sound and less damaging to the environment. After all, it is the festival of lights, not noise.

Since the pandemic has struck, small and local businesses have faced incredible difficulties and losses. This year make a cautious choice to shop for your festivities from the local vendors. Choose independent cafes and restaurants over national chains, buy decorations, art supplies and gifts from local shops, these are simple yet effective ways to support local businesses.

By doing so you are not only strengthening the local economy but also spreading happiness around your neighbourhood.

Be Considerate Towards Animals & Environment For many, the festive merriments are incomplete without the annual routine of bursting firecrackers.

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The A significant religious festival in Indian culture, Diwali sees millions attend firework displays, prayers and celebratory events across the world on this day every autumn.

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he Festival of Lights, commonly known as Diwali or Deepavali in India and in countries all over the world, is the most important festival for Indians. The celebrations signify triumph of good over evil, purity over impurity and light over darkness. A significant religious festival in Indian culture, Diwali sees millions attend firework displays, prayers and celebratory events across the world on this day every autumn.

Diwali is also celebrated in a big way by the diaspora in Britain, the USA, Canada, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Thailand, New Zealand, Tanzania, South Africa, Netherlands, Canada, and Ireland.

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Apart from India, countries having an official holiday for Diwali are Fiji, Guyana, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Diwali holds significance not only for Hindus but also for followers of Sikhism and Jainism. Sikhs celebrate

Diwali celebrations in Sikhism include lighting of candles at gurdwaras, singing Shabads (sacred songs) in praise of the Guru, Langar (free meal served to visitors at community kitchens in gurdwaras), and bursting of fireworks. it as Bandi Chhor Divas (Prisoner Release Day) to commemorate the release of their sixth guru, Guru Hargobind along with 52 Rajput princes from Mughal Emperor Jahangir’s custody.

Celebrations include

lighting of candles at gurdwaras, singing shabads (sacred songs) in praise of the Guru, langar (free meal served to visitors at community kitchens in gurdwaras), and bursting of fireworks.

Jains celebrate it as the day when the 24th and last Jain Tirthankara Lord Mahavira, attained Moksha, that is, liberation of the soul. Lord Mahavira attained Moksha at Pawapuri in the Nalanda district of Bihar at the dawn of the Amavasya (new moon).

The presence of many Gods on the occasion illuminated the darkness.

The following night was pitch-black, so people light up their houses to symbolically keep the light of their Master’s knowledge alive.

The five-day Festival of Lights coincides with the Hindu New Year. Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day festivities.

It is an auspicious and lucky day for buying expensive goods, also a day to offer charity.

The second day is celebrated as the main day of Diwali in parts of South India as it is said that the demon Narakasura was killed on this day. Most parts of India celebrate Diwali on the third day.

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Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day festivities. The second day is celebrated as the main day of Diwali in parts of South India as it is said that the demon Narakasura was killed on this day. of the New Year in the Hindu calendar, is known as Goverdhan Puja. On this day Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill to shelter villagers from torrential rains. As a tribute, food is prepared for distribution.

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strengthening of ties between brothers and sisters.

Welcoming Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, many Indians decorate their homes with diyas (small clay lamps) or candles, draw colourfully designed rangolis in their courtyards, make sweet

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Gujaratis consider it the ideal time to make new investments in commerce and real estate or launch a new business venture.

In Maharashtra, people begin Diwali festivities by worshipping a cow and its calf to celebrate the bond of motherhood.

Another practice in most parts of South India is the ritual bath in scented oils before visiting the temple. In Andhra Pradesh, prayers are offered to Lord Krishna’s consort who is said to have killed the demon Narakasura.

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While making drastic changes every year is not feasible on the pocket, there are many ways to add sparkle to your home and make it festive-ready on a budget. A few changes here and there, along with simple additions and voila, your home is all set to welcome the festival of lights. Still

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Declutter Your Space The first and foremost thing you need to do is begin with some deep cleaning and decluttering.

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Add a new vibe by creating an accent wall using colour, textured paint, decal stickers, 3D wall panels, or wallpaper in areas like the living room, foyer, dining area where they can have maximum visibility and can make a statement.

A creatively done accent wall can easily become the centrepiece of any room and transform your space instantly.

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Add A New Vibe With An Accent Wall Nothing speaks freshness better than a fresh coat of paint. However, you don’t need to go through the

Change Soft Furnishing Another simple and costeffective way to add a festive sparkle to your pad is by upgrading your soft furnishing. Home furnishings play a big role in determining the look and feel of the house. A simple change of drapes and upholstery can add significantly to the whole

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One of the customs during the festival of Diwali is to make a rangoli at the entryway. This activity is done to welcome the Goddess Laxmi and bring in good luck. Keeping that spirit of the festival in mind and also the fact that the entrance is the first impression anyone gets of your home, spruce up your entryway. And the best part is that a small effort and a creative eye is all you need to ensure a grand entry for your guests. If you have space near the doorway, place a large standing diya along with a floating flower and candle decoration in urlis. Add a dash of vibrancy and freshness with colourful

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Aesthetically use brightly coloured lamps, fairy lights, and candles and see how simply you can welcome the festive vibe into your space.

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Accessorize One more simple way to spruce up your home and add glamour to any room instantly is to accessorize it. Jazz up your empty walls with artworks, photo frames, wall plates etc. A simple and aesthetically done collage on any walls using rustic frames or Indian artworks can not only look elegant but also add colour to an otherwise dull wall. Side tables are also ideal spaces to introduce interesting accent pieces like metal vases, candle holders or artefacts.

You can also add a bit of drama to your space by strategically placing candles, lamps, fairy lamps, lanterns in dim corners of your house.

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Jazz up your empty walls with artworks, photo frames, wall plates etc. A simple and aesthetically done collage on any walls using rustic frames or Indian artworks can not only look elegant but also add colour to an otherwise dull wall. setup. So, this festive season bring in freshness with new cushion covers, curtains, bedsheets, and sofa upholstery. Don’t shy away from using bold colours and rich fabrics like velvet, jacquard and

Indoor plants not only enhance the aesthetic value of your décor but also remove toxins and improve air quality in your space. While all the lamps, fairy lights and candles will light up your house in the evenings, thoughtfully placed houseplants can easily brighten up the space during the daytime.

Reshuffle The Furniture One of the most credible options for a quick makeover is to simply rearrange the furniture pieces in the home.

Reshuffling the furniture breaks the monotony and adds a new look to the house. Keeping the festive vibe in mind, playing around with the light fixtures in the house also adds a fresh appeal to the house.

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he festive season in the post-pandemic era has brought in new hopes and optimism.

After almost two years people have now gradually started to organise festive gathering which spreads cheer.

Festivity and traditional clothing go hand in hand. As per customs, sarees are the favorite choice for Indian women, specially during the festivity as it showcases the elegance and grandeur of every woman.

Owing to the high demand for sarees there is a wide variety of saree options that are available in the market, starting form chiffon, silk to georgette, kanjivaram, and more.

Every state in India has a different saree style that they follow, however, in the current times with the everexpanding intercultural connect, women have now begun to create their own styles and trends.

Here are some of the trendiest traditional saree styles for this festive season:

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DIWALI FEATURE refrigerator, all you need is a multipurpose disinfectant and cleaner by your side. A Spray & Wipe Multipurpose disinfectant cleaner that is readily available makes the task of cleaning convenient with its dual action of cleaning and disinfection together. The added feature of a citrus fragrance also helps keep the space smelling fresh.

Refresh your Bathroom While we plan to welcome Goddess Lakshmi by cleaning and decorating our living spaces inside out, we should be aware of those corners that are prone to infections, diseases and require our special attention.

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Clean your Kitchen As the excitement builds for us to be able to open our houses to guests and have the kitchen work overtime to put out scrumptious meals, do spend a moment on considering thorough kitchen disinfection. Bear in mind that the multiple ways in which we use our home kitchen carry with it the burden of microbes that can cause infections.

A disinfection ritual will ensure that any chances of microbial contamination to your person or to the food being cooked gets eliminated. Be it organizing shelves and arranging jars, wiping the crockery cabinet, or cleaning the

When we spruce up our homes around Diwali, we often forget to place our bathroom hygiene on the priority list. Bathrooms are breeding corners for germs and harmful

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microorganisms. As we accommodate our guests for a get-together or a game of cards, let's also keep in mind that bathrooms are the second most used space by guests. It becomes crucial, therefore, to effectively clean our restrooms and keep them dry. Make sure you buy a multipurpose disinfectant to clean the floor, wipe the washbasin, and faucets, or other frequently touched areas.

Add a scented candle of a fragrance diffuser with some essential oil poured in to uplift the space and leave it smelling fragrant.

Style your Living room We often indulge in renovating your living areas just before Diwali, but there

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are other comparatively smaller purchases that might help you bypass an overhaul. One can brighten up living spaces with new drapes and bright-coloured cushions giving a cozy look to your favourite couch. At times, buying new furniture, sofas, etc. gets beyond budget, so indulge in fabric covers instead. They give your existing furniture a great face-lift. You could also look at rearranging the furniture placement and adding new wall art. Simple additions like this often give the entire space a new look.

While you move around the furniture or add new drapes, make sure you spray them down with a surface disinfectant spray regularly since they are not washed as frequently. Spray Surface Disinfectant Spray post

According to WHO -- if hand hygiene is done properly this can be over 90 per cent effective in preventing the spread of harmful germs and HCAIs. So, let's ensure to keep our hand hygiene at par by washing hands regularly and wiping down doorknobs, spraying playing cards, or serviette holders with a disinfectant from time to time.

As we get excited to meet our friends, families this festive season we must be cautious while doing handshakes, exchanging high-fives etc. to control the germ transmission. This can be done by replacing towels with tissue papers in the guest bathroom so that no two people use the same towel. Another way is by placing hand sanitizer bottles that could be accessible for guests enabling them to use it as and when required.

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different purpose and reason to celebrate this light festival.

In the Sikh religion, Diwali marks the day the religion’s sixth guru, Guru Hargobind Singh Ji, and 52 other kings were released from prison. Guru Hargobind Ji was able to devise a clever scheme in which all 52 kings could grab hold of his cloak, in order to be freed, as ordered by the emperor who had imprisoned them. Once Sikhs learned of the incredible feat, the Golden Temple was lit up with many lights and candles to welcome them back, and that soon turned into a tradition still celebrated today. Each year, not just the Golden Temple is decorated in lights, but Sikh temples around the world do their part to bring in extra light on Diwali, and remember the auspicious day which signified freedom back in the year 1619. iwali is most In the Hindu religion, Diwali commonly known surprisingly has more than just as “The Festival of one purpose for celebrating it.

Lights” by people all across the In West Bengal, Odisha and globe, yet often the reasoning Bangladesh, for instance, those behind the significance of who are avid worshippers of lights at this time of year is the goddess Durga celebrate unknown by many. Various Diwali as a way of welcoming cultures and religions come Maa Kali, which is the goddess’ together to celebrate this avatar. These festivities continue auspicious festival in their for three days, and people bring own unique ways, but the use sculptures of the goddess Durga of light is common to all, as to their homes and nearby it is considered to be a way temples, where offerings of to eradicate the world of flowers, sweets, food and darkness and despair. Let us sacrificed animals are made. In now embark on a cultural West Bengal, these prayers and journey, where Diwali serves a offerings are often made at night

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A huge population of Indians use Diwali as a time to celebrate the goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth. In order to receive her blessings, along with good health and wealth for the year, families work hard to clean and decorate their homes in preparation for her arrival.

Family and friends like to get together on the evening of Diwali, so that they can open their homes and light candles

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or ‘diyas’, waiting for the goddess to arrive. Sweets are exchanged amongst families, and once prayers are offered, fireworks light up the night skies in every neighbourhood.

Constellations and stars also have a significance in determining the timing of the Lakshmi Puja, so people look out for constellations such as Libra that night, which symbolizes balance and stability.

In Trinidad, Diwali is celebrated for the longest

time – nine days! Since many Indians were forced to become slaves and move to Trinidad in the 19th century, Diwali marks a time they celebrate their independence and freedom. Diwali has also been turned into a national holiday in Trinidad, and is known as ‘Divali’, the celebration of good winning over evil, and spiritual darkness being eradicated.

Thus, it is celebrated in nearly every household, and not just as a religious holiday.

When we think of light, we automatically think of its brightness, and how it brings a sense of joy or comfort which makes us happy. Similarly, during Diwali, people light many candles, fireworks and lanterns to spread the feeling of joy they get when they celebrate the happy festivities of the occasion.

As this tradition continues, take time to spend it with loved ones and also remember the deep historic roots which encourage us to bring more light into our world on this special day.

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Diwali is one of the most prominent holidays in Hinduism. It relates to the Hindu epic, Ramayana, which centers around Prince Rama, the avatar of Vishnu.

Diwali celebrates the day of the return of the beloved Prince Rama from a 14year exile, after the defeat of the demon king Ravana.

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whom symbolize the victory of good over evil. Diwali, or more commonly called Bandi Chhor Divas in Sikhism, is celebrated for similar circumstances as Diwali for Hinduism. The day marks the release of the sixth guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, from the Gwalior Fort prison, along

Lakshmi, the wife of Vishnu and the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Several customs such as cleansing of the home, Lakshmi puja, and setting up plates of sweets for the goddess are often followed.

Hindus of eastern India may associate the day with the goddess Durga, while others in northern India might associate it with Krishna, both of

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with 52 other newly freed kings, by the Mughal emperor Jahangir. However, what many may not know is that the importance of Diwali for Sikhism actually goes further back.

The third guru, Guru Amar Das Ji, had built a well in Goindwal with 84 steps, a famous place of pilgrimage even now, and invited Sikhs to bathe there on Vaisakhi and Diwali. Moreover, Diwali also relates to two other key events in Sikh history; it is the day of the founding of the city of Amritsar, and Bhai Mani Singh’s martyrdom was brought on by a failure to pay a fine imposed in 1738 for celebrating Diwali, and his refusal to convert to Islam.

Sikhism and Hinduism host perhaps the more prominent and well-known forms of celebration associated with Diwali. However, both Buddhism and Jainism also

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Diwali has another, more westernized definition as well; the Festival of Lights, which aptly captures the hope and goodwill attached to the many interpretations.

Additionally, despite these different interpretations, Diwali is centered on a very fundamental concept of the victory of good over evil. There is a common theme of righteousness and of overcoming the darkness in whatever form it might take in our lives.

Diwali helps remind those who celebrate it, that despite their differences, they share a respect for a strong moral code, that resonates across cultures.

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Sikhism and Hinduism host perhaps the more prominent and well-known forms of celebration associated with Diwali. However, both Buddhism and Jainism also have unique customs and histories linked to Diwali.

have unique customs and histories linked to Diwali.

The festival is not as widely celebrated in Buddhism as the aforementioned, except perhaps in Nepal and Newar. Several deities in the Vajrayana Buddhism are worshipped and Lakshmi is also offered prayers.

In Jainism, Diwali is observed for ‘Mahavira Nirvana Divas’, in remembrance of the physical death of Mahavira. There are some similar practices to Hinduism in which the customs include the lighting of deva and praying to Lakshmi.

The focus, however, remains on Mahavira. According to Jainism, the tradition of the lighting of the lamps began at the passing of Mahavira.

The 18 kings who had gathered started the practice in remembrance.

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t is that time of the year again! When there is a certain freshness in the air, the sweetness of delicacies is tantalizing our tastebuds, the vibrancy of colours is brightening the mood, and the brilliance of the lamps is warming the hearts. Yeah, the festival of light is upon us. It is time to don our festive hats and celebrate togetherness with our loved ones.

However, while Diwali calls for enjoyment galore, it is also that time of the year where our eating, drinking and fitness habits all go for

By Shweta Kulkarni a toss. Furthermore, the Covid-19 pandemic is still looming over our heads and playing the spoilsport.

So, should one stay away from the festivities? Hell no!

Wellness and celebrations can definitely go hand in hand, all you have to do is make some wise choices. It is all about being mindful and striking a balance between health, safety and fun. Here are a few tips that can help you to stay safe, healthy, and fit during this festive season and at the same time not miss out on any of the festive fun.

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DIWALI FEATURE opt for healthier food options, strike a balance between your junk food intake and healthy food. For example, if you want to have something fried, take a small portion of it but also ensure that you are balancing it with lots of salad or veggies. Doing so ensures that your cravings for fatty fried food are satiated, while at the same time you add to the nutritive value of the meal and also avoid bingeing. The idea is to be mindful, and it will deter you from consuming those extra calories.

Practice Mindful Eating Without a doubt, Diwali is the time for indulgence, and it is not just difficult to resist the temptation but is also unfair to refrain from the sumptuous festive spread. So, what to do?

Well, the answer to your problem is pretty simple – Practice mindfulness.

Being mindful of your eating habits can not only help you to enjoy food but it also restricts overindulgence. Mindful eating is a technique that helps you gain control over your eating habits,

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Use Smart Cooking Methods and practising it is a perfect remedy to mindless bingeing during the festive season. Be aware of your portions, use smaller plates so that you don’t load your plate with food, avoid second helpings,

Another smart way to keep a check on your health during Diwali is to employ smart cooking techniques.

Fried food often spikes up your cholesterol levels, so avoid deep-frying and instead try shallow frying or air frying. Alternatively, switch to cooking methods like baking, steaming, roasting or grilling. When preparing sweets at home, choose your ingredients wisely, like you can replace sugar with jaggery in some of your recipes and use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream.

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Stay Active

While it may be a task to stick to your exercise routine amid all the festivities, it is crucial to remain active during the festive period to compensate for all the extra food you shall be devouring at various Diwali parties and gettogethers. Take out at least 30 minutes daily to walk or do some form of exercise to stay fit and enjoy a guilt-free celebration. Take the stairs instead of an elevator, help your friends/family to organise their parties, go for leisure walks post your meals, don’t sit for too long at one spot, dance at the parties…

Keep active as much as possible, and don’t let those extra calories dampen your festive spirit.

Stay Hydrated Drinking plenty of water is the key to keeping healthy not just during the festive season but throughout the year. Keeping your system hydrated during Diwali is very important, especially if you are consuming alcohol, as it helps to get rid of toxins from the body. Furthermore, it also prevents overeating by keeping a tab on your cravings. When you are craving something sweet, salty or fried, gulp down a glass full of water and wait for 10 minutes. Usually, this technique helps you deal with those sudden cravings,

however, if the craving persists, indulge in it but wisely. Having enough water throughout the day is essential to maintaining good immunity, which is of utmost importance, especially during covid-19 times.

Follow The Covid Protocols Post-vaccination, most people are now slipping when it comes to following the protocols, but to ensure the safety of our loved ones during the festivities it is important to take all the necessary precautions.

Masks are still important, don’t forget to carry them everywhere you go. And do not just carry but wear it at all times. Encourage your friends and family to wear the mask, provide masks to your guests, sanitise your hands frequently, especially before eating and follow all the precautionary measures put forward by the local health authorities.

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Use Sanitiser Cautiously

Party Wisely Diwali is all about togetherness, however, bear in mind that we are still in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Don’t let your guard down during the festivities even though you have taken the jab. So, avoid crowded gatherings, gettogethers and maintain proper physical distancing, especially with the ones who aren’t yet fully vaccinated. Remember, a namaste is an ideal way to greet people during the festive season as opposed to hugging and shaking hands. If you are hosting a party at your place,

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Sanitisers have become a part of our daily lives ever since the pandemic has struck, however, be careful while using them during the festival of lights. Since most sanitisers are alcohol-based, they can easily catch fire. make certain your event is as safe as possible for the guests. Ventilate the rooms properly and keep the guest list small and short so that there is enough space for each guest to maintain physical distance.

Follow guidance issued by your local public health authorities before you plan a party.

Sanitisers have become a part of our daily lives ever since the pandemic has struck, however, be careful while using them during the festival of lights. Since most sanitisers are alcoholbased, they can easily catch fire, hence keep your sanitiser bottles away from the lamps you lit during the festival. Moreover, don’t use it before lighting the diyas or candles or firecrackers, as due to its inflammable nature it can cause fire hazards.

So, be mindful of everything you do during your celebrations and enjoy the festivities wisely. Happy Diwali!

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Diabetic-friendly, sweets to enjoy Preparation guilt-free this diwali Use a non-stick pan and

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Now let diabetes not hold you back this Diwali. We are sharing the recipes of three sugary delights that are diabetic-friendly and will help you enjoy these treats guilt-free.

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Apple Rabri Rabdi or rabri is a North Indian dessert that is made especially for Devi Maa. While rabdi is a rich sweet made with milk and sugar, the apple rabri will take you to cloud nine.

What you will need for this recipe is 3 cups of low-fatmilk, 3/4 grated apples, 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder, and 1 teaspoon of sugar substitute.

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The mixture will thicken, after which add cardamom powder, and sugar free substitute.

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If you wish to garnish, use almonds, saffron, and pistachios.

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Refrigerate the pudding and serve cold.

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Rice phirni One of the most celebrated and enjoyed dessert in North India, the phirni is a specialty especially on the day of Diwali. Phirni is a delicious rice pudding that is made with shortgrained raw rice, milk, and cardamom powder. You can use 2 cup of skimmed

milk, 3 tablespoons of soaked rice, 3 sugar-free pellets, and 1/2 teaspoon of green cardamom powder.

Preparation

1

First drain the rice, grind it in a blender with a little bit of milk.

The milk is just to make sure the rice gets ground easily.

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Boil some milk and add the ground rice to the pan. Make sure the mixture comes to a boil.

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At this point, make sure you lower the heat and stir continuously.

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Make sure this mixture thickens and you add crushed cardamom and cardamom powder.

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Once the pudding cools down - add pistachios and saffron as garnish.

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Looking for a delicious yet healthy dessert option this Diwali? Then read no further.

Thanks to the dates and raisins used in this sweet - you don't need any sugar! This one is made with 3 cups of dates, 1/4 cup of desiccated coconut, 1/2 cup of nuts which include almonds, cashews, pecan nuts, and walnuts. You would also need ghee and one tablespoon of poppy seeds.

Preparation

1

First remove the seeds from the dates and cut

them into pieces. While at it, also cut the nuts into small pieces.

2

Heat the pan and lightly roast the coconut, once that is done, keeps it separately.

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Next, lightly roast the nuts.

Use the pan; add ghee, followed by poppy seeds and wait for them to crackle.

5

Then add the dates and cook it in the pan for five minutes. The dates and the poppy seeds will start becoming a little lumpy.

Next add the dry fruits to the mix.

6

Take the pan off the heat and let the mixture cool for a while.

7

Now make cylindrical rolls of the mixture and refrigerate it for 40 minutes.

8

Cut the rolls into pieces and garnish them with pistachios.

With each bite, enjoy a little sweet goodness.

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STEP 1: Cut out a 7 by 14 inch rectangle of coloured cardsheet. Make it into a cylinder shape and stick the ends together.

STEP 2: Then, for the cut-outs to be pasted on the cylinder, cut out cardsheet squares of size 4.5 inch. You will need at least 10-12 squares for the lantern.

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Charred Broccoli Salad Ingredients

• 2 cups black-eyed peas • 1 lb fresh broccoli crowns • 1/2 cup toasted pine nut • 1/4 cup honey • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 2 dried Thai bird’s eye chilies • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar • 1/2 cup dried cranberries • 1/4 cup red onion • Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation • Cut broccoli into bite size pieces. Don’t separate the florets. Heat the cast-iron pan to medium-high heat. Place

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the broccoli in the hot pan. Season with salt and pepper. Seared until charred but still crunchy, about 5-6 minutes. Flip over and continue to cook for 1 minute. Cool & transfer to a large serving bowl.

• Return skillet to heat and reduce heat to medium.

Add the pine nuts and toast until fragrant, stirring often, about one to two minutes. Transfer to the serving bowl with the broccoli.

• Reduce skillet heat to low. Add the honey, garlic, and chiles and cook over low heat until the honey begins to foam, about four

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& Yam salad Ingredients •1 lb butternut squash, peeled & sliced •1 lb purple sweet potato peeled & sliced •2-3 tablespoon olive oil •2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste •2 tablespoon minced onion •1 teaspoon garam masala •1 teaspoon turmeric •1 teaspoon kasoori methi •½ teaspoon cayenne peppers •1 fresh lime juice •1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

By Chef Lucky Dhillon

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Preparation • Preheat oven at 375 F. • Toss squash and sweet potatoes with olive oil and roast for 30 -35 minutes or until tender.

• Using medium heat and frying pan, sauté onion for 2 minutes.

• Remove from heat.

Using large bowl add roasted squash, sweet potatoes, methi, and cayenne pepper toss gently. Adjust salt to taste.

• Garnish with chopped cilantro and fresh squeezed lime juice. Can be served warm or cold.

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Ingredients

•1 lb butternut squash, peeled & sliced •1 cup barley •1 cup vegetable broth •½ cup water •3 Tablespoon •1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed •½ cup shelled tossed pistachios •½ cup diced dried apricots •2 green onions, chopped •½ cup chopped parsley •Zest & juice of one lemon

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Barley Salad Preparation

Spice Mix

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pot, over medium heat. Add the barley and sauté for several minutes, stirring often.

Add the vegetable broth and water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the barley is tender about 35-45 minutes

•1 teaspoon black pepper •1 teaspoon salt •½ teaspoon cardamom powder •½ teaspoon cayenne •1 pinch of saffron •¼ teaspoon cinnamon •½ teaspoon turmeric

• Drain and rinse the cooked barley under cold water until cool. Spread the drained barley on a cooking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, enough to coat the barley Mix well and set aside.

• In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, pistachios, apricots, green onion, and parsley. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.

Add the barley and stir to combine. Sprinkle all the spices and mix well • Allow the salad to rest for at least an hour before serving, giving the flavors time to meld. If the barley has absorbed all the dressing, drizzle with olive oil and fresh parsley before serving.

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By Chef Ranveer Brar

Mithai

Falooda Preparation time: 10 minutes | Serves: 1

Ingredients • ½ cup leftover mithai • ½ cup milk

For assembling: • ½ cup mithai, diced • ¼ cup flavoured sev • 2 tbsps rose syrup • 1 tbsp sabja seeds • 1 tsp almond, sliced • 1 tsp pistachios, sliced

For garnish: • 1 tsp rose syrup • 1 jalebi

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Preparation • In a vessel take the leftover mithai, add milk and blend well.

• Now for assembling, take a tall glass. Drop in the mithai pieces in. Top it up with flavoured sev and pour in the rose syrup.

• Now pour in the prepared mithai milk. Add a layer of sabja seeds over it. Sprinkle sliced almonds and pistachios.

• Drizzle rose syrup on top

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A passionate foodie since his early days, chef Ranveer Brar believes God lives in food! With over 15 years of experience in the food industry and over 10 years as executive and corporate chef across India and the USA, chef Brar has been recognized for his contribution to various cuisines by institutions such as The American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF), Academy for International Culinary Art’s (AICA) and James Beard House, among others, and has also represented India at the World Pastry Forum (WPF). He is a chef for life and it reflects in his joy for food and all his work. and garnish with jalebi. Serve chilled. ra B e vnaR fo ysetruoC :SOT HP

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Spicy Spinach

Chaat

By Chef Anjum Anand

Ingredients

• 40 g baby spinach, really roughly chopped • 50 g gram flour • 1 tbs cornflour • 1/3 tsp salt • 3/4 tsp coriander powder • ½ tsp chaat masala • 1/8 tsp turmeric powder • 1/8 tsp red chilli powder or to taste • A good pinch of carom seeds (leave out if you don’t have any)

• Sev or pomegranate seeds to garnish (optional)

Preparation • Mix together the dry ingredients for the spinach.

Add in four teaspoons of water and stir well to mix. Add the spinach and stir well to mix. It will be a bit gloopy.

• Heat a large wok or karahi with 3-4” oil. When the oil is hot around 180 °C, take walnut size balls with your hands and To serve: flatten so they are about 1-1½ • 150 ml Greek-style plain cm thick. They will be irregular yoghurt which will help them be crispy.

• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder Add them all in and then turn (dry-roasted cumin seeds, the heat down a little and fry powdered) until golden brown, turning • 5 tbs sweet tamarind occasionally. Remove with a chutney slotted spoon and place on • 5 rounded tsp tangy kitchen roll to drain off any coriander chutney excess oil.

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Chef Anjum Anand has worked across the world in innovative restaurants such as Café Spice in New York, the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles, and the Park Royal Hotel’s Indian restaurant in New Delhi, but her real love is delicious and stylish food that is simple enough to cook at home. Chef Anand was one of the first writers to create and write Indian recipes catering for the healthconscious To serve: Whisk the yoghurt with the roasted cumin powder and season lightly. Place two spinach pakoras onto a small plate, I place one overlapping the other at an angle. Dollop over two teaspoons of the yoghurt leaving the edges clear so they remain crispy. Spoon over a tablespoon of the sweet tamarind chutney and a teaspoon of the tangy coriander chutney.

Sprinkle liberally with the sev if using and serve.

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Steamed Mushroom

Momos

By Chef Anjum Anand

Ingredients For the filling:

• 1 tsp rose syrup • 2 ½ tbs vegetable oil • 550 g chestnut mushrooms, cleaned and finely chopped • 1 small-medium red onion, finely chopped • 1 rounded tsp fresh black pepper or to taste • 6 fat garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1 ½ tsp cornflour, mixed into a slurry with 50 ml water 25 ml dark soy sauce • 12 g finely chopped ginger • 3 tsp white or red wine vinegar • Small fistful of fresh chopped coriander • 2 small spring onions, chopped • 4 tbs finely chopped green pepper

For the dough: • 100 g plain flour plus extra for rolling out • 4 ½-5 ½ tbs cold water

Preparation

• Make the filling first. Heat the oil in a small medium sized non-stick saucepan.

Add the onion and some salt and fry until soft and colouring at the edges. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 40-50 seconds or until the garlic is cooked through.

• Add the mushrooms and soya sauce and cook until the mushrooms release water and then it dries up. Add the vinegar, black pepper and cornflour slurry and cook for three to four minutes or until there is no more moisture in

• Take out the dough and knead well again. Roll out the dough into three equal long sausages and cut each into six equal pieces. Make little round balls of each and cover them with damp kitchen roll.

Taking one at a time roll into 2 ½-3” diameter circles using a little extra flour.

• To make the momos, I place the wrapper in my left hand and spoon in 1½ teaspoon of the filling (around 15 g) in the middle.

• Then making sure the filling stays away from the edge, with my right hand I seal the tops together, making little pleated folds along the way and then make sure the edges are properly sealed.

You basically need to enclose the filling in the dough without any tears; you can do it any way which feels easy.

• Oil the surface of your steamer or some greaseproof paper. Arrange the momos on the oiled surface as you make them leaving some space between them as they expand a little. Cover and steam on a rolling boil for 11-13 minutes.

• Serve hot with the spicy tomato chutney or some simple soya sauce in which you have sliced some green chillies and added some finely chopped ginger.

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By Chef Shipra Khanna

Jhinge Aloo Indian-ish

Baked Potatoes Ingredients

• 1 pound small new potatoes or baby red potatoes (about 12) • Kosher salt • ¼ cup sour cream • 4 tsps minced fresh ginger • ½ small red onion, finely diced • 2 small Indian green chilies or serrano chilies, finely chopped • 2 tsps chaat masala • 2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro (stems and leaves), for garnish

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Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until they can easily be pierced with a fork.

Let the potatoes cool until they can be handled.

• Without cutting all the way through to the bottom, slice each potato into four sections. Use your hands to push down and pull apart the four sections, like a blooming flower. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on top of each potato, followed by one tablespoon of the sour cream. Evenly divide the

Priya Krishna is an IndianAmerican food writer and YouTube personality, who contributes to leading magazines and websites such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, Bon Appétit, and more. She is also the author of the college-centric cookbook Ultimate Dining Hall Hacks, and formerly worked for Lucky Peach.

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Quinoa

Kheer

By Chef Priya Krishna

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he quinoa grains turn soft and silky, adding a hint of nuttiness to the kheer. They also do an even better job than rice of soaking up the cardamom flavor. Start to finish, this takes about as long as an episode of TV to make, so now you have something to do while you stir! Kheer can be eaten warm or cold, but I like it straight out of the fridge, as it has more thickness and body when chilled.

Ingredients • ½ gallon (2 quarts) whole milk • ½ cup dry (uncooked) white quinoa, rinsed and drained • ½ cup granulated sugar • Seeds from 5 green cardamom pods, crushed into a powder, or 1¼ teaspoons ground cardamom (freshly ground is best) • 2 tbsps roughly chopped unsalted pistachios, for garnish

• Evenly coat the bottom of a large pot or Dutch oven with two tablespoons water (this will prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pot). Pour the milk into the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Watch the milk very closely — as soon as you start to see bubbles forming, reduce the heat to low (otherwise, the milk will boil over!).

• Add the quinoa. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring continuously, for 15 minutes, then increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring continuously, for 30 to 35 minutes more, until the milk resembles heavy cream (it should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon) and the quinoa is fully cooked. Don’t worry if there still seems to be a lot of milk left — it’ll soak into the quinoa as the kheer cools.

• Stir in the sugar and cardamom and let the kheer cool to room temperature. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or for up to 12 hours — it should resemble a loose rice pudding.

When you’re ready to serve the kheer, garnish with the pistachios.

Photo credit: Excerpted from Indianish © 2019 by Priya Krishna with Ritu Krishna. Photography © 2019 by Mackenzie Kelley. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

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Triple- Layered

Barfi

By Chef Shipra Khanna

“I actually created it during a show and it came out so well and tasted so exotic that I instantly fell in love with it.”

Makes 12-14 pieces Note: The barfi can be kept refrigerated for 2-3 days.

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Ingredients • 2 tbsps ghee

•400 gms khoya/mawa, crumbled • 1 cup condensed milk • 1 tsp green cardamom powder

• Return one half of the khoya to the same pan and add the saffron along with the milk it was soaked in.

Cook on low heat, stirring continuously till the mixture comes together. Remove from heat and set aside.

• Line a square mould with enough cling film • 8-10 saffron strands, to hang over the sides soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk of the mould. Sprinkle a layer of rose petals evenly •15-16 rose petals on the base. Spread the cardamom-khoya mixture evenly over the roses. Finish with the saffron-khoya later.

• Put the ghee in a pan and sauté the khoya on low heat till Refrigerate for 3-4 hours light pink. Add the condensed till set. mill and green cardamom • Remove the barfi from powder and cook for 2-3 the mould by pulling up the minutes, stirring all the while. cling film. Cut into 12-14 Remove from heat and divide squares and serve. into two portions.

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Makes 6 servings

Avocado and lime, it’s a marriage of sweet and sour and creamy and sharp.

For the garnish • 6-7 fresh mint leaves

By Chef Shipra Khanna

Avocado & Lime

Cream Soup A

vocados are slightly high in fat but their fibre content helps in burning fat too. They are known as Mother Nature’s moisturisers and help reduce signs of aging, regulate blood sugar and promote eye health.

Ingredients • 4 ripe avocados • ½ cup fresh mint leaves • 3 green chillies, seeded & chopped • 2 tsps salt • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper • ¼ cup vegetable stock •1 cup whipping cream •2 tbsps lime juice

For the garnish • Tortilla Chips

Preparation • Cut the avocados and discard the seeds. Scoop the flesh into a food processor. Add the mint leaves, green chillies, salt, pepper and stock and blend, till smooth. Press the purée through a strainer into a bowl to remove all lumps.

•Stir in the cream and lime juice and adjust seasoning.

Keep in the refrigerator to chill. Garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled with tortilla chips.

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Seero

By Chef Hetal Vasavada

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients • 1 tbsp (8 g) shelled raw pistachios • 1 tbsp (9 g) raw almonds • 1 tbsp (9 g) raw cashews • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar • 1 cup (240 ml) water • ¼ cup (55 g) ghee • ½ cup (84 g) semolina Credit line: Reprinted with permission from Milk & Cardamom by Hetal Vasavada, Page Street Publishing Co. 2019.

Photo credit: Hetal Vasavada.

Preparation • Toast the pistachios, almonds and cashews in a small non-stick skillet over medium heat for four minutes. Pour into a bowl to cool. Once cool, chop the nuts coarsely and set aside.

• In a small saucepan, add the granulated sugar and water. Dissolve the granulated sugar in the water over medium heat. Once all of the sugar has dissolved, set aside.

• In a non-stick skillet, add the ghee and semolina.

Cook the mixture over medium-low heat for four to

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Pour the granulated sugar water into the semolina and turn up the heat to medium-high. Let it sit for one minute without mixing. The semolina will soak up all of the water and thicken.

Stir for one minute and then spoon into the serving bowls.

Top with the toasted chopped nuts and serve while warm or at room temperature.

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This kulfi recipe uses the traditional method of boiling full-fat milk down until it is thick and creamy.

Hot Chocolate Preparation

Kulfi

By Chef Hetal Vasavada

W

hen I was younger my grandma would bring me a Fudgsicle when she would pick me up from school during the summer.

We’d walk home hand in hand enjoying our frozen treats. When she got older, she moved to India and whenever I would visit her, she would give me money to sneak away and pick up an ice cream for us from the corner store. Our little secret inspired this kulfi recipe, which uses the traditional method of boiling full-fat milk down until it is thick and creamy.

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Makes 6 to 10 servings, depending on the size of the mold

Ingredients • 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream • 2/3 cup (115 g) high-quality milk chocolate morsels • ¼ tsp salt • ½ tsp ground cinnamon • ¼ cup (40 g) roasted unsalted almonds, finely chopped Photo courtesy of Hetal Vasavada

• Add the milk, heavy cream, chocolate, salt and cinnamon into a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir continuously until the milk comes to a boil, about six minutes. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring often.

Make sure to keep an eye on the milk as it might overflow.

• Add the chopped almonds and simmer for an additional five minutes. The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Pour the mixture into ice pop molds and freeze for at least five hours. Set the kulfi out on the counter for five minutes before unmolding.

Note: To make a no-mess, no-drip version for your kids, use a block of Abuelita Mexican chocolate instead of regular chocolate. It contains carrageenan, a thickener made from seaweed, which prevents the kulfi from dripping all over the place!

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Narangi

Gulab Jamun

By Chef Harpal Sokhi

Ingredients

• 1½ cups + 3 tbsp mawa/khoya • ¼ cup chenna • 2 oranges, sliced • ¼ cup orange marmalade • 1 cup sugar • 2-3 cloves • 1 inch of cinnamon • A pinch of saffron • ¼ tsp soda bicarbonate • 3 tbsp refined flour • ¼ tsp green cardamom powder • Rice bran oil to deep-fry

Preparation

• Grate one and a half cups of khoya and chenna into a deep mixing bowl and mix well. Add soda bicarbonate, refined flour, green cardamom powder, and little water to make a soft dough.

Cover and rest.

• To make the stuffing, grate the remaining khoya into another bowl, add orange marmalade and mix well. Divide this mixture into 16 equal portions.

• Divide the dough into 16 equal portions and shape them into balls. Flatten each ball on your palm, place one portion of khoya-orange marmalade mixture in the center, bring in the edges together and press lightly to seal. Shape them into smooth balls.

• To make sugar syrup, cook together one cup sugar with one and a half cups water, orange • Heat rice bran oil in a kadai (wok). Add the balls, a few at a slices, cloves and cinnamon, in a deep pan till it reaches one time, and deep-fry on low flame string consistency. Add a pinch till golden. Drain and soak in the of saffron and mix and keep it sugar syrup for at least 15 to 20 minutes before serving. warm.

Chef Harpal Sokhi Popularly known for his culinary show Turban Tadka, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi has redefined cookery shows with his humour and Punjabi style.

The fusion of Indian food with international cuisine is what made Chef Sokhi a name to reckon within the hotel industry.

Black Currant Kulfi and Kiwi ka Panna are just examples of his exotic creations which are extremely popular in Passage to India – the restaurant in the famous 5-star deluxe, The Regent hotel, Mumbai Chef Sokhi was awarded Indo Australian Cultural by the Victorian Council Australia and AIII in October 2014, for promoting Indian food and culture in Australia.

• Place the narangi gulab jamuns in separate serving bowls. Pour the syrup and stewed oranges over them and serve hot.

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Add a dash of regal charm to your Diwali couture this season with Sangeeta Kilachand’s festive wear.

Designer Sangeeta Kilachand

Known to mix different weaves and create unique silhouettes, Sangeeta Kilachand’s sartorial pieces draws the perfect juxtaposition between oldworld charm and a new age royalty. With its vibrant festive colour palette of reds, pinks, yellows and golds, and fabrics sourced from

By Shweta Kulkarni all across India, Sangeeta Kilachand’s eclectic nspired by the vibrant collections is an excellent potpourri of various choice for the ones wanting Indian cultures and its to make heads turn this rich textile heritage, Sangeeta Diwali.

Kilachand Couture’s festive What sets the Sangeeta wear makes for an ideal Kilachand Couture’s ethnic choice to curate stand-out wear apart from the rest is looks this Diwali. From the fact that each of her bandhani suits and patolas delicately hand-crafted sarees to vegetable-dyed pieces is widely researched gajjis and leheriyas with old and constructed, with a brocade borders, designer keen focus on uniqueness, Sangeeta Kilachand’s silhouette and fabric. eponymous label houses Speaking about her designs, all the ethnic essentials you Sangeeta Kilachand says, need, to bring in the festive “My inspiration has always vibe this season. been the royal and rich

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The vibrant colours are made with natural vegetable dye and the silhouettes mainly include the royal looking abhas, ijars, lehengas, kotis and saris.

regal embroideries and techniques, which the label has been striving to foster and revive through each of its elegant pieces. “We have developed this craft through the extensive travel and a bubbling curiosity for ancient art, architecture and folk art. After dedicating years to researching the techniques and nuances of the textile and design industry in India, and collecting antique textiles for three decades, we create timeless pieces by focusing on unmatched quality and traditional craftsmanship,” says the couturier, who

The designer, whose creations speak of bygone era with a dash of modernity, is also a hot favourite among many B-town celebrities like Malaika Arora, Swara Bhaskar, Juhi Chawla, Jaya Bachchan, Vidya Balan among others.

Among the things that shines through Sangeeta Kilachand’s designs are local artisanal-inspired

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Further elaborating on her passion, Sangeeta said, “I’ve been collecting old textiles and embroideries for the last 30 years, and India has a huge resource in terms of our heritage; which is even today quite untapped into. I hail from an affluent family of Patan, where Patan Patolas have been produced for several years.

Quite often, when I wore them, people would ask me where I’d got them from — so I thought, why not revive the old embroideries of Kutch and Bhuj.”

Undoubtedly, Sangeeta Khilachand Couture’s strongest inspirations

“I’ve been collecting old textiles and embroideries for the last 30 years, and India has a huge resource in terms of our heritage; which is even today quite untapped into.

I hail from an affluent family of Patan, where Patan Patolas have been produced for several years.”

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come from the Kutch Bhuj regions of Gujarat, and the marodi embroidery is quintessential to most of their designs. “The gold thread for the marodi embroidery is handmade by our karigars and dressed on luxurious fabrics, with rich hues from natural vegetable dyes. This special embroidery is showcased on our signature abhas, which is the traditional costume of the region of Kutch.

We use vibrant contrasts and a combination of stitches from ancient times in tie and dye fabrics with intricate zari. The fabric used to create abhas were either the atlas of Gajji or fine Chinese silk,” says the designer.

So, this festive season opt for a Sangeeta Kilachand Couture’s outfit and soak in the luxury and decadence of Maharaja era, raw handicrafts, traditional treasures with contemporary design values and unmatched aesthetics that stand the test of time.

Sangeet Kilachand Couture’s ethnic collection starts at INR 45,000/- and can be purchased through their social media handles or online retailers likeonline retailers like Elahe, Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, and others.

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This Toronto-based business is more than just bangles. They have everything desi - from jhumkas, kadas, and necklaces. Whether you are looking to buy them for yourself or for your loved ones, this store established in 2006 has a variety of sizes and designs which are perfect for all occasions.

The necklace and earring set will make for great gift.

We also specifically like the nose ring, kundan earrings, and pearl chandbalis. They also have specific statement pieces that will make heads turn thanks to the intricate design and mirror, kundan work on the pieces.

Whether you are looking for something bridal, casual for a party, customizing a design, or just fancy earrings, they have got it all covered for you.

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ith Diwali round the corner, we are all looking for gifting options. The expectations are high, so we know the pressure is on. From skincare products, flowers, bronze sculptures, diyas, there is something for everyone in the family. While you are looking for gifts, why don't you take it a notch higher and support South Asian brands in North America? Here is a list of brands you can check for some amazing gifting options:

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Tracksuits, hoodies and sweatpants - all of these but a lot trendier and cooler!

Absolutely comfortable and chic, support this brand that's a favourite even for rapper Roy Woods. We absolutely love the Arabic phrases written that's

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part of the design! We absolutely love their unisex jacket which is made with 100% up-cycled fabrics, repurposed from waste production. This particular piece has all edges and hems raw and unfinished.

As for the verse used in this one - the imagery has been inspired by the Persian fable, "Conference of the Birds". The Arabic love poem used is self-written and used serves as the theme of all our collections to date: "my moon, love of my heart, you are my soul, I have dissolved into you".

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Their overalls are the cutest with some amazing prints on them making the kids look like angels.

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By Mrinalini Sundar

Besides getting compliments for the colourful and magnificent suits, chandbalis, now show off your nails with unique Diwali designs.

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iwali is around the corner which means it is time to throw some lavish parties.

Besides looking your best, the one thing you can add to your look to truly celebrate Diwali is: nail art. Besides getting compliments for the colourful and magnificent suits, chandbalis, now show off your nails with unique Diwali designs. So what are these designs? This article lists a few nail art ideas that you can try for that Diwali bash you are about to throw:

The colours of Rangoli Rangolis are an important aspect of Diwali. Women and children spend hours together to make a spectacular rangoli. Usually, the designs are traditional - floral patterns, geometric designs, or art that tells a story with animals and birds. You can try and do all of this and more when you translate it onto your nails.

Elegant geometric designs in colourful paint or traditional parrots and tigers can all be perfect for this occasion.

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Choosing the right colour is an important step when it comes to designing Diwali nail art. While we want the nails to look bright and colourful, the design shouldn't get lost in the myriad of colours.

shouldn't get lost in the myriad of colours. Choose neutral colours such as beige, taupe, gray, cream, or white. The next step is to draw diyas. We suggest you draw diyas on two fingers,

Shine bright like the diya

The Mehendi trick

Choosing the right colour is an important step when it comes to designing Diwali nail art. While we want the nails to look bright and colourful, the design

Nail art becomes all the more beautiful when you add mehendi into the mix.

Beautiful mehendi designs can instantly make almost anything gorgeous. Give your hands a desi twist with

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and on the other two fingers you can draw rangoli designs.

There are different coloured diyas you can try yellow, orange and red, are some of the top colours that depict the diyas best! While you can make sure the diyas are yellow and bright, make sure the lamps are either in brown or black for maximum effect.

some magnificent henna designs. In this case, make sure to keep the designs simple on the nails. Opt for an easy and effortless blue, green, and some soothing subtle creme. Get ready to rock that party.

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The card game Have you ever heard of Diwali without card games? Well, the two go hand-in-hand. So here's an idea - draw heart, spade, diamond or clover on your nails. Now doesn't that add more fun to that poker game? As for the colours a bright red background and get the designs in white making it super impactful.

Don't complain if you get too many compliments.

Let the sky firecrackers do the talking but on your nails! We love the colours of sky firecrackers - the colours are astounding and the night sky looks like a dream. Now imagine all of that on your nails. Go all out with bright colours on your nails and design them in the form of the sky firecrackers.

A fun and happy design that will spruce up your look are to draw crackers on your nails. The easiest of them all is a flower pot. It makes for a good design on one of the fingers. For the others, you can try sparklers. As for colours, include a lot of oranges, red, yellow, and sky blue. The blue gives the design a much-needed zing. Fond of Laxmi bombs ( a cracker that bursts with a loud thud)? Then we suggest one fingernail just for the famous Laxmi bomb. Crackers are the most fun part of Diwali and what's better than these pathakas on your nails?

Nail art that is inspired by Diwali is unique and can add a fun twist to your celebrations. This is also a fantastic way to show what your way of celebrating Diwali is. Choose your theme and transfer them into a design on your nails.

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Here are five looks that are inspired by our Bollywood leading ladies.

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rom Anushka Sharma's ghaghra to Deepika Padukone's salwar suit, our leading ladies are no lesser than divas who have time and again worn the best clothes for festivities.

With Diwali coming up in the next few days, it's time to get your wardrobe Diwali-ready. The agenda is to look amazing but also choose an outfit that is unique. Who better than

Yami Gautam who was recently in news for her wedding with Aditya Dhar has always given us major desi look inspiration. We love all of her looks from the movie Ginny Weds Sunny but especially this sea-green pastel sharara set which is perfect for a Diwali party or even for a wedding. The soft and subtle colour palette is pleasing to the eye and adds a lot of zing to your look. We love the exquisitely embroidered top and her dupatta with little zari work throughout.

How to replicate this look?

To get this look, you need to wear a top that is heavy on embroidery work.

Colourful, bright, and rich with handcrafted work will absolutely make you stand out. Lustrous sharara pants and a transparent dupatta can complete the look. Choose juthis, golden chandbalis, a beautiful bindi, and subtle makeup.

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Sonam Kapoor The queen of fashion in India, Sonam Kapoor never lets us down. Her beauty choices are at all times breaking the boundaries and with each look, she is only raising the standard.

She made heads turn with her look at Cannes 2019 when she wore a Ralph & Russo tuxedo. We absolutely love the diamond emerald jewellery from Chopard, Jimmy Choo pumps, kohled eyes and a sleek bun

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rounded out her look.

What makes this Indowestern look amazing is the trail that comes with her tuxedo. Isn’t that just amazing?

How to replicate this look?

This custom-made tuxedo can change the way you look. Throw in a statement neckpiece and makeup to complete the look. We bet you are going to make heads turn!

She has been in the film industry for more than 15 years and she looks as radiating as ever!

The earthly hues of her suit blend like magic with the floral prints. The salwar suit also adds the Diwali bling thanks to the koti sequins all over the suit.

The border of the suit and her dupatta with amazing zari and sequin work cannot be missed.

The beautiful flares give this dress a rich look. Her smoky eyes and nude lips compliment her look. The best part? Her statement jhumkas that enhances the overall look of this ensemble.

How to replicate this look?

A grand salwar suit, some statement jewellery, neatly tied hair, and makeup to look prettier than ever!

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you get a nice sharara, blouse and saree (just the top portion) in the same colour. For jewellery, go for something in contrast and make sure the makeup compliments your skin tone.

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt shows us there are so many ways to drape a saree. It is not just but the colour of the saree but how creative you get with it. The actress attended a friend's wedding wearing this dazzling blue saree designed by Manish Malhotra. She matched the pre-drape saree with the same coloured sharara. Can you tell from the pictures? Absolutely stunning isn't it? The Gully Boy actress chose to wear pink chandbali and a heavy choker. As for the makeup, she chose to keep it simple with light pink.

How to replicate this look?

First, you need to choose a nice bright colour, next

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Are you a boho lover? Then we suggest a multihued lehenga for that lavish Diwali party.

Don't forget to invest in some heavy chokers and earrings.

Anushka Sharma

with delicate floral detailing is absolutely mind-blowing.

It was not just her outfit but This boho look that her iconic jewellery as well.

Anushka Sharma sported Again from Sabyasachi, the two years ago for Diwali necklace featured colourful is absolutely iconic. The gemstones. multicolored lehenga How to replicate this designed by Sabyasachi look? Are you a boho was the talk of the town. lover? Then this look is for We think it still is! The you. We suggest a multi33-year-old actress attended hued lehenga for that Anil Kapoor's Diwali party lavish Diwali party. Don't with Virat Kohli wearing a forget to invest in some Chowk category lehenga. heavy chokers and earrings.

When you take a closer Smokey eyes, a high pony, look, you see colour-blocked plus juthis, you are going to panels in vibrant shades of be the talk of that party! orange, purple and ice blue. Image courtesy: Vogue The deep V-neck blouse

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Movies & Web Series To Watch This Diwali With Your Family

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he festival of lights is upon us and watching movies and web series with family and friends is as much a part of the festivities as the usual Diwali rituals of lighting lamps, exchanging gifts, playing cards, devouring sweets, and decorating the house with colourful rangolis.

While there is a lull over the usual big festive releases due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the good news is there is a bunch of new content to

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watch during the festive period, courtesy of OTT platforms. Here’s a list of Indian movies and web series that you can enjoy during Diwali week.

Commenting about the film, Rajkummar Rao said in an interview, “This is a very different kind of comedy, it is a shift from what I have done before. My character is somebody who is always in some situation. It is not like a Stree, Ludo or Bareilly Ki Barfi where the comedy is in-yourface, where the character Directed by: Abhishek Jain itself is funny.” Further Starring: Rajkummar Rao, Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, Ratna Pathak elaborating on his character Shah Rao said, “My character is Release date: 29 October 2021 kind of a loner who is only With a tagline that says, ‘Yeh focused on growing in his life Diwali… Family Waali”, the and his career. But then he makers of Hum Do Hamare falls in love with a girl, who Do has made it pretty clear just wants to have a great that this film is a family family. But this guy, being entertainer, which needs to be an orphan all his life, he just enjoyed with your whole gang. can’t lose her. Love makes Packed with powerhouse of you do crazy things and that’s talents like Rajkummar Rao, when he decides to adopt his Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal parents.” Now that sounds and Ratna Pathak Shah, like one quirky fun film, which the comedy-drama revolves makes for a perfect watch to around a unique concept, brighten the festive mood. where an orphan Dhruv The film will be released (Rajkummar) adopts parents digitally on Disney+Hotstar. in order to get married to the love of his life (Kriti).

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The ones who enjoy a bit of thrill along with the festivities can settle down for this Emraan Hashmi starrer, which is an official remake of the

2017 crit cal y ac l imed Mal y am-l ngua e s u p e r n at u r l h o r - t h r i l e r film Ezra. Dybbuk, inewJ sh my t h , o l i s g a y m l i c o u s pos e ing spir t beli vd to b e t h d i s l o c at e d s o u l f a dea per son. It sup osedly l eva s t h e o s t b o dy n c e it has c omplished its

This Indian adaptation of the popular French series — Dix Pour Cent, also streaming on Netflix is indeed one of the most awaited shows of 2021. Sprinkled with comedy, drama, and heart-warming moments, Call My Agent: Bollywood, just like the French series, will follow the lives of four savvy, street smart talent agents, who manage fragile CALL MY AGENT: star egos and real human BOLLYWOOD emotions to save their (Series) agency from closure after the Directed by: Shaad Ali sudden death of the founder.

Starring: Soni Razdan, Rajat The show supposedly is a Kapoor, Aahana Kumra, Ayush funny take on the world of Mehra, Radhika Seth, Rohan Joshi Bollywood and shall give the Release date: 29 October 2021 viewers an insight into how

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goal, someti s after b ing e x o rc i s d . S e t i n M a u r i t u s , t h e f i l m b e g i n s wh e n M a h i , a n e w l y m a r i e d wo m a n b r i n g s a n t i q u e w J i s h b ox i n t o h e r o m.e S o n t h e c o u p l e ex p r i e n c s p a r n o m a l a c t i v e s, a n d c o m e t k n ow t h a i t s a dy bu k b a ox l . k i T n g a b o u t h e f i l m , E m r a n H a s h m i , wh o a s b e n p a r t o f s ev r a l h o r films in the past, aid, “My l ve o s t r y w i t h o r f i l m s i s ’t n v e o r y t . I h o u g t i w a s v e o r f i v e y a r s g o bu t i s ’t n a n d t h i s w l c o n t i u.e T h i s n e w f i l m s d i f e r n t f ro m t h e f i l m s t h a I d i b e f o r. T h i s film takes th or quotien h . i g T e r n a r t i ve s t y l e i s n e w a n d u i q .e” D y bu k w i l s t re a m o n A m a zo n P r i m e Vd o f r m O c t o b e r 29. the glitterati world functions.

The dramedy is produced by Applause Entertainment and is all set to host a star-studded cast along with an array of popular Bollywood personalities in guest appearances. Commenting on the show, Sameer Nair, CEO, Applause Entertainment, said, “At Applause, it has been our endeavour to curate and create the best stories from across the world. Call My Agent: Bollywood is a show that has been delightfully reimagined to showcase the colourful world of Bollywood through humour and heartwarming emotions. We are ecstatic to collaborate with Netflix to bring Call My Agent to Indian and global audiences.”

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AKKAD BAKKAD RAFU CHAKKAR Release date: 3 November 2021

This is a Hindi series directed by the late Raj Kaushal. The lead actor is Vicky Arora and it also features Anuj Rampal, Swati Semwal, Mohan Agashe, Shishir Sharma, Manish Chaudhari and Sudhanshu Pandey. The 10-part series is based on a real-life scam and it is a story of Bhargav and Siddhant who together plan a fake bank branch to cover up the losses in their life.

This will be streaming from November 3 on Prime Video.

'SRIDEVI SODA CENTER' Release date: August 27 2021

This 2021 action drama is a Telugu language film. It is a love story of a couple who falls in love despite facing all caste pressures. The female lead runs a soda centre. It features Sudheer Babu and Anandhi in the lead while Naresh and Satyam Rajesh play supporting roles. The movie is directed by Karuna Kumar and produced by Vijay Chilla and Shashi Devireddy. It was theatrically released on August 27. The movie will have its world digital premiere on November 4 on ZEE5.

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JAI BHIM Release date: November 2 2021

This Tamil Suriya-starrer is all set to release before Diwali digitally. This is a courtroom drama based on the real incidents that happened in Tamil Nadu during the 1990s. Directed

by T.J. Gnanavel, the other cast of this movie are Prakash Raj, Rajisha Vijayan, Lijomol Jose, Rao Ramesh and K. Manikandan. It is produced by Jyotika and Suriya under the banner of 2D Entertainment and co-produced

by Rajsekar Karpoorasundarapandian.

It is all set to release on November 2 on Prime Video.

CHICAGO FIRE S8 Release date: November 4 2021

The eighth season of this American drama will have its Indian television premiere on November 4. It is a part of the Chicago franchise (also called 'One Chicago') which showcases series inspired from different public services in Chicago, Illinois. It has given series based on the life of medical professionals and police department.

Following the same pattern 'Chicago Fire' focuses on the professional and personal lives of firefighters and paramedics of the Chicago Fire Department. The executive producer of this series is Dick Wolf, and producers are Derek Haas and Matt Olmstead. The show will have its Indian television premiere on November 4 on Colors Infinity.

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