Articles by Pooja Thakkar

February has always felt like a month of reflection – a time when history invites us to pause, remember, and understand how the past quietly shapes the present. Growing up…

It all started with a book. One night at bedtime, we opened I Love You, Stinky Face – a sweet little story about a parent who loves their child no…

This morning in Noblesville, the thermometer told a simple story: it was about -6°F outside. But the moment I stepped out my front door, reality whispered something different: more like…

Like most of us, I move through my days juggling multiple schedules – work, family, kids, sports practices, community commitments, and events that fill both my calendar and my heart….

Uttarayan – Makar Sankranti – was never just another festival on the calendar while growing up in India. It was a season of anticipation, a feeling that arrived weeks before…

Every new year arrives with a familiar rhythm – resolutions written with fresh ink, promises whispered with hope, and an unspoken pressure to be better immediately. January often feels like…

While Indiana was wrapped in a snowstorm, our little family found ourselves stepping into a different kind of winter magic – one filled with sunshine, shared laughter, and the timeless…

This year, our home in Indianapolis transformed into a warm, joy-filled mandir as we hosted the Vaishnav Samaj Jalebi Utsav, a beloved celebration rooted in the traditions of Pushtimarg. What…

How Girl Scouts packed 10,376 meals for neighbors across the world In a world where headlines often focus on division and uncertainty, it is moments of pure service that remind…