Articles by Pooja Thakkar

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…

When disaster strikes, it tests not only the resilience of the people directly affected, but also the compassion of those watching from afar. The devastation left behind by Hurricane Melissa…

This Veterans Day meant more to me than just collecting handmade “Thank You for Your Service” cards from my Girl Scouts. Delivering them to the local Carmel Clay Military Museum…

If you’ve ever stepped inside Qahwah House in Fishers, you’ll know it’s more than just a coffee shop, it’s a cultural bridge brewed in a cup. The aroma greets you…

Sometimes, a name says it all. Goodness Gracious Kitchen & Cupboard, a charming brunch spot located at 24 N. Range Line Road in the heart of Carmel, truly lives up…