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  Indore Gears Up for Diwali 2025: A Day of Devotion, Culture, and Community Indore is set to celebrate Diwali with grandeur on October 20, 2025, marking the third day of the five-day festival. The city will witness a blend of spiritual observances, cultural festivities, and community engagement, reflecting the rich traditions and vibrant spirit of the region. Spiritual Observances and Temple Celebrations Khajrana Ganesh Temple The Khajrana Ganesh Temple, a significant religious site in Indore, is hosting a grand Diwali Utsav from October 18 to October 21. On October 20, devotees can participate in the Lakshmi Puja and Annakut feast, featuring over 50 varieties of vegetarian dishes offered to Lord Ganesha. The temple is expected to draw thousands of devotees throughout the day. Bada Ganpati Temple Celebrations at the Bada Ganpati Temple on October 20 will include a special Ganesha-Lakshmi Puja, attracting a significant number of devotees. The temple is known for its massive Ganesha...

Dhanteras 2025: Electronics and Auto Sales Accelerate in Indore, Gold Loses Out to Silver This year’s Dhanteras in Indore signaled a clear transition in consumer behaviour. With sky-high gold prices and economic pressures, traditional festive buys have taken a backseat. Instead, buyers are prioritizing value-driven categories like electronics and vehicles. As Diwali approaches, retailers are hoping this trend continues — even if it comes at the cost of time-honored festive shopping habits. Indore’s festive markets saw a significant shift in consumer spending patterns this Dhanteras, with strong performances in electronics and automobiles, while gold, silver, and utensils recorded lower-than-usual sales. Traders estimate overall Dhanteras-day business at around ₹150 crore, down from ₹200 crore last year, marking a 25% decline. Despite the broader festive period since Pushya Nakshatra generating ₹2,000 crore in turnover, most retailers reported a 30–40% dip in footfall and sales compared...

High gold prices, GST reforms shift Dhanteras buying trends in Indore Tina Khatri Indore Dhanteras shopping in Indore this year is marked by a shift in consumer priorities, with record-high gold prices moderating traditional jewellery purchases and recent GST reforms fuelling a sharp rise in demand for automobiles and electronics. Gold prices have surged nearly 60% since January, now ranging between ₹1,31,920 and ₹1,32,820 for 24-karat gold. In comparison, rates were under ₹81,000 earlier this year. While the metal remains central to Dhanteras rituals, high prices are prompting consumers to either downsize or diversify. Govind Soni, a senior jeweller and precious metal dealer, said, “Footfall has been steady in the festive season, but we are noticing a clear shift. Customers are either opting for smaller gold items or moving towards silver, which is more affordable and still considered auspicious.” Silver has emerged as a popular alternative, having risen over 70% nationally this year....

Diwali Special: Rang, Ras, Roshni! TINA KHATRI Diwali is here with joy in the air, Lights and laughter everywhere! Let’s fill our homes with colour and cheer, With fun DIYs and treats this year. No-bake sweets and paper lights, 3D rangolis, glowing nights! Crafts to make and games to play, A perfect plan for a festive day. So grab your colours, your paper, your flair — Let’s celebrate Diwali with joy to spare! Masala Chai Tiramisu Cups Ingredients: • 1 cup strong masala chai (cooled) • 200 g ladyfinger biscuits • 250 g mascarpone or cream cheese • 1/2 cup whipping cream • 1/3 cup sugar • Cocoa powder (for dusting) How to make: 1. Dip ladyfingers quickly in the cooled masala chai. 2. Whisk mascarpone and sugar until smooth. 3. Whip cream until soft peaks form, then mix with mascarpone. 4. In cups, layer soaked ladyfingers and cream mixture twice. 5. Chill for 3 hours. 6. Dust with cocoa powder before serving. Make a Paper Lantern Materials Needed • 2 colourful sheets of paper (contrasti...

Indore’s first wheelchair warrior: Lovenesh aims for paralympic glory Every move, every thrust, every defence—it’s a fight against yourself TINA KHATRI What does it mean to fight when the world tells you to stay down? For Lovenesh Khanna, the answer is simple: rise. And rise he did—against every barrier, every loss, and every limitation. Now, at the age of 28, Lovenesh is Indore's first wheelchair fencer, and he’s preparing to step onto the mat for the Indore District Fencing Championship. But this story is not about a man in a wheelchair—it’s about a warrior who refuses to stay seated. Lovenesh’s story begins not in a gym or a dojo, but at home, where his parents planted the seeds of strength and determinat​ion. His father, Nitin Khanna, and his late mother, Nirmala Khanna, enrolled him in martial arts classes as a child, believing in the power of discipline and physical activity. “They wanted me to stay active, to push my limits,” Lovenesh recalled. But there was a deeper purpose...

TINA KHATRI Celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child with a burst of colour, creativity, and inspiration!Dive into our vibrant DIY page featuring a crispy and healthy recipe — Rainbow Chaat Tacos — that brings global Flavors with a fun girl power twist. Then, unleash your imagination by designing a digital avatar of “The Future Me”, where you get to dream big and illustrate your future self in your dream role. Finally, challenge your knowledge and be inspired by a trivia quiz celebrating famous girls and women achievers from India and around the world. Together, these activities encourage creativity, learning, and empowerment — the perfect combo to honour the strength, diversity, and potential of girls everywhere! Rainbow Chaat Tacos Ingredients • Mini taco shells OR papad cones • ½ cup boiled chickpeas (chana) • ¼ cup chopped mango or apple (optional: pomegranate) • ¼ cup chopped tomato • ¼ cup cucumber, finely diced • 1 tbsp onion (optional) • Lemon juice • Chaat masala / s...