Articles by Pooja Thakkar

On the evenings of Wednesday and Thursday, the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds transformed into something truly special: a place where neighbors became friends, stories were shared, and the simple act…

Life becomes more meaningful when you realize the simple fact that you will never get the same moment twice. If you know me, you know I have a very special…

I don’t know about you, but my papa is my very best friend. He may live thousands of miles away, yet our bond feels like he’s always right beside me…

Summer has its own kind of magic. It arrives with sunshine and slowness, laughter and lemonade, fireflies and festivals. It gives us permission to pause, to step outside of routines…

May shows up every year right on time, but somehow, it always catches me off guard. One moment I’m packing lunches and scribbling last-minute permission slips, and the next, I’m…

As the school year winds down and calendars overflow with end-of-year celebrations, one highlight races to the top – Race Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Each May, the city…

May in Noblesville is like December in disguise – only swap out the Christmas lights for sunshine, peonies, and a whirlwind of end-of-the-school-year chaos. We’re only halfway through the month,…

Mother’s Day always brings a swirl of emotions for me. I’ve been thinking so much about my mom lately – her love, her magic, and especially her food. Growing up,…

Just like coffee here in the States, chai in India is a way of life. Every corner, every street – there’s always a “cutting chai” waiting for you, poured hot…