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Thiruvananthapuram gears up for Deepavali with handmade lanterns, sweets, and hampers

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

‘Tis the season of festivities and feasts. And Thiruvananthapuram is getting decked up for Deepavali, the festival of lights. Sweets in myriad flavours, traditional and innovative, savouries infused with aromatic spices, and cakes with an Indian twist are just some of the eats made by enterprising home cooks. Meanwhile to usher in the season’s colours, […]

Thoughtfully curated Deepavali hamper guide for Visakhapatnam

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

A sustainable Deepavali gift hamper by Dhanak Naturals. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT As Deepavali approaches, the art of gifting takes centre stage. It’s time to spread festive joy with thoughtful gifts that not only celebrate the spirit of the festival but also offer a deeper connection to conscious living, supporting local craftsmanship and natural […]

Thoughtfully curated Deepavali hamper guide for Visakhapatnam

October 24, 2024October 25, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

This Deepavali, Barbie dons Anita Dongre

October 4, 2024October 7, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The Barbie Signature Diwali doll | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT There is a new Barbie in town and she is all set for Deepavali. A collaboration between Mattel (a multinational toy and entertainment company) and Indian designer Anita Dongre, this is the first-ever Barbie Signature Diwali doll. The doll is garbed in a Moonlight-Bloom lehenga – […]

This festive season, gifting is all about innovation, utility, and being thoughtful

October 3, 2024October 10, 2024cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

In the run up to Navratri and all the golu-hopping set to commence, Karpagam K is busy at work, fashioning potlis or drawstring bags out of silk saris and shawls. “I wanted to make and gift something that was not just different, but useful as well ,for guests visiting my home,” says the Chennai resident. Much like […]

Home decor tips to light up your homes this Deepavali

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Pops of colour, the heady scent of mixed bouquets, the warm glow of diyas, the aroma of freshly made mithai, raucous laughter… this is what festive parties are made of. As we usher in the celebratory season, and parties blur into each other in the last two months of 2023, homes are given a thorough […]

This Deepavali, consider draping an exquisite saree that has a fascinating history

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

At Aksh weaves and crafts’ small studio in Adyar, there is pin-drop silence except for the faint whirring of a fan. On a table in the centre of the room, an artist is bent over a piece of cloth, drawing with full concentration. When I move closer for a better view, I see a panel […]

The many moods of mithai for Deepavali

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Jalebi by Saloni Kukreja | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Deepavali celebrations are incomplete without sweets, a blend of cherished family recipes passed down generations, and some sweet treats recreated by culinary enthusiasts who have honed skills from online/offline sessions. This year too, a melange of flavours treats the taste buds . Bhapa Sandesh on nougat […]