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Diwali 2024: How to Enjoy Festive Sweets Without Spiking Blood Sugar, Say Health Experts
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Diwali 2024: How to Enjoy Festive Sweets Without Spiking Blood Sugar, Say Health Experts

As India gears up to celebrate Diwali — the festival of lights, sweets, and togetherness — health experts are cautioning people, especially those with diabetes or high blood sugar, to be mindful while indulging in festive delicacies. While it’s nearly impossible to imagine Diwali without laddoos, barfis, and jalebis, doctors insist that moderation, smarter ingredient...

Shashi Tharoor Questions Kerala’s Janmashtami Date, Sparks Debate on Festival Calendar Uniformity
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Shashi Tharoor Questions Kerala’s Janmashtami Date, Sparks Debate on Festival Calendar Uniformity

While much of India celebrated Janmashtami—the birth of Lord Krishna—on August 16, 2025, Kerala is set to mark the occasion nearly a month later, on September 14. The difference in celebration dates prompted senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor to raise questions on social media, igniting a conversation on the need for uniformity...