Indian festivals are a kaleidoscope of colors, music, and dance, with each one showcasing a unique aspect of the country's cultural heritage. Some of the most significant festivals include:

Chandrakant didn’t argue. He couldn’t. The bills were real. The dust in his lungs was real. The silence of the workshop—once filled with the thak-thak of his mallet—was real.

Comments flooded in. Not from tourists or academics, but from people like her.