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Ramadan Beyond Religion: Why Even Non-Fasters Are Trying This Month-Long Reset

The 30-Day Reset: Why Ramadan Is Inspiring a Global Lifestyle Shift! Ramadan has always been a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims across India and the world. But in recent years, something interesting has happened. Even people who don’t observe the religious fast are inspired by the structure, discipline, and mindfulness that Ramadan brings. So what’s drawing non-fasters toward this month-long reset? The answer lies beyond religion. It’s about rhythm, restraint, and recalibration. A Built-In Digital Detox One of the biggest reasons people are attracted to the Ramadan lifestyle is the conscious slowing down. During this month, evenings are centred around family meals, prayer, and gratitude rather than scrolling endlessly on phones. In today’s hyper-connected India, where screen time often crosses healthy limits, the idea of structured breaks from digital noise feels refreshing. Some non-fasters choose to adopt “Ramadan-style” discipline limiting social media, avoiding unnecessary entertainment, and ...

Soham Halder
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  • National Pizza Day: The 'Hostel Night' Pizza Hack: How to Turn Bread and Malai into a Gourmet Slice

    National Pizza Day: The 'Hostel Night' Pizza Hack: How to Turn Bread and Malai into a Gourmet Slice

    The 30-Day Reset: Why Ramadan Is Inspiring a Global Lifestyle Shift! Ramadan has always been a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims across India and the world. But in recent years, something interesting has happened. Even people who don’t observe the religious fast are inspired by the ...

  • 10 New Year Party Games That Actually Work for Indian Aunties and Gen Z

    10 New Year Party Games That Actually Work for Indian Aunties and Gen Z

    The 30-Day Reset: Why Ramadan Is Inspiring a Global Lifestyle Shift! Ramadan has always been a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims across India and the world. But in recent years, something interesting has happened. Even people who don’t observe the religious fast are inspired by the ...

  • Vegan Prasad? The New Trend in Chhath Puja Offerings

    Vegan Prasad? The New Trend in Chhath Puja Offerings

    The 30-Day Reset: Why Ramadan Is Inspiring a Global Lifestyle Shift! Ramadan has always been a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims across India and the world. But in recent years, something interesting has happened. Even people who don’t observe the religious fast are inspired by the ...

Chhath Puja 2025: Key Rituals and Fasting Rules to Follow During the 36-Hour Vrat
Chhath Puja 2025: Key Rituals and Fasting Rules to Follow During the 36-Hour Vrat
Tracing the quiet power of devotion through the sunlit rituals and steadfast fasts of Chhath Puja. You know there’s something kind of mesmerizing a...
Diwali 2025: Traditional Sweets That Have Sweetened Diwali for Generations
Diwali 2025: Traditional Sweets That Have Sweetened Diwali for Generations
Diwali’s Mithai Mayhem : Sweet nostalgia, surprises, and the kind of sugar rush that could make even the gloomiest Diwali night sparkle - this is the...
Diwali 2025: Know the Legends Behind the Five Days of Celebration
Diwali 2025: Know the Legends Behind the Five Days of Celebration
Beyond the lights and sweets lies a treasure trove of ancient tales that shaped India's most beloved festival, each day carrying legends that have sur...
Why Dhanteras Is More Than Just Shopping: The Psychology of Auspicious Buying
Why Dhanteras Is More Than Just Shopping: The Psychology of Auspicious Buying
Sometimes the most powerful purchases aren't driven by need - they're fueled by hope. When my grandmother clutched that tiny silver coin on Dhanter...
Hidden Chemicals in Diwali Crackers: What You’re Really Breathing
Hidden Chemicals in Diwali Crackers: What You’re Really Breathing
Breathe easy this Diwali: know what’s in the air. Diwali, the festival of lights, laughter, and loud fireworks, is one of India’s most dazzling cel...
Dhanteras Hacks: How to Buy Smart Without Burning Your Wallet
Dhanteras Hacks: How to Buy Smart Without Burning Your Wallet
Save big, celebrate bigger; the Dhanteras way. It’s that time of the year again, Dhanteras, the day when every Indian home welcomes Goddess Laxmi w...
A Spotlight on Karwachauth Aesthetics: Red, Gold, Moonlight - A Visual Grammar for the Festival
A Spotlight on Karwachauth Aesthetics: Red, Gold, Moonlight - A Visual Grammar for the Festival
Beyond the fast, there's a feast for the eyes. Let's unravel the beautiful visual code of red, gold, and moonlight that makes Karwachauth so spellbind...
Karwa Chauth 2025: How Modern Couples Are Redefining the Festival
Karwa Chauth 2025: How Modern Couples Are Redefining the Festival
Once a wives-only fast, today the festival is about shared devotion, playful gestures, and new ways of saying “I choose you” As the moon rises, a c...
Laxmi Puja 2025: What Millennials & Gen Z Are Actually Manifesting (Not Just Wealth)
Laxmi Puja 2025: What Millennials & Gen Z Are Actually Manifesting (Not Just Wealth)
Manifesting abundance, mindfulness, and modern dreams this Laxmi puja! For generations, Laxmi Puja has been synonymous with praying for wealth, gol...
From ‘Sindoor Khela’ to Immersion Songs: How Kolkata Bids an Emotional Yet Joyful Farewell on Dussehra
From ‘Sindoor Khela’ to Immersion Songs: How Kolkata Bids an Emotional Yet Joyful Farewell on Dussehra
A goodbye steeped in red, rhythm, and resilience, carrying Kolkata’s culture to the world stage The last day of Durga Puja in Kolkata is unli...
Dussehra Sweets Map for Bengal - Narkel Naru to Sondesh - Sweetness as Social Contract
Dussehra Sweets Map for Bengal - Narkel Naru to Sondesh - Sweetness as Social Contract
A Bengali Dussehra without sweets? Unthinkable! Discover how treats like Narkel Naru and Sondesh spread joy, seal community bonds, and wrap the festiv...
Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti - Why the Greatest Advocate for Peace Never Won the Nobel Prize
Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti - Why the Greatest Advocate for Peace Never Won the Nobel Prize
Imagine Gandhi writing on social media, "No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do...!" It’s quite ironic that...
Saree Codes of Navami: Laal-Par, Benarasi, and the Aesthetic of Shubho
Saree Codes of Navami: Laal-Par, Benarasi, and the Aesthetic of Shubho
Saree up and smile! Navami’s here with its own timeless code! Let’s unravel why Laal-Par and Benarasi sarees rule the feast, hearts, and Instagram fee...
Gandhi Jayanti 2025: Inside Gandhi’s 10 Rules for Changing the World
Gandhi Jayanti 2025: Inside Gandhi’s 10 Rules for Changing the World
On his 156th birth anniversary, we revisit the timeless lessons of a man whose simplicity reshaped history Can one man armed with nothing but simpl...
Bengal’s Navami vs South India’s Ayudha Puja: Two Rituals, One Ethos
Bengal’s Navami vs South India’s Ayudha Puja: Two Rituals, One Ethos
Two lands, two rituals, one spirit - where goddess, tools, and joy unite on Navami and Ayudha Puja. Navami in Bengal? It’s a heady swirl of flower-...
Kolkata on Maha Navami: When Devotion Turns Into Dance, Food, and Feverish Festivity
Kolkata on Maha Navami: When Devotion Turns Into Dance, Food, and Feverish Festivity
The ninth day of Durga Puja when Kolkata celebrates faith with food, music, and unending joy. Durga Puja in Kolkata builds like a rising wave. From...
Dussehra 2025: How Different States of India Bring the Festival to Life
Dussehra 2025: How Different States of India Bring the Festival to Life
From fiery effigies in Delhi to flower-stacked altars in Hyderabad, every corner of India tells its own story of good conquering evil It begins wit...
International Coffee Day 2025: A Global Toast to Coffee Lovers Everywhere
International Coffee Day 2025: A Global Toast to Coffee Lovers Everywhere
From cheese-dipped brews in Sweden to foamy indulgence in Vietnam, the world drinks coffee in ways you never imagined It begins with a hiss of stea...
Happy Birthday, Menon: The Best of Kay Kay in Negative Roles
Happy Birthday, Menon: The Best of Kay Kay in Negative Roles
It has always been an absolute pleasure to watch Kay Kay Menon in a negative role There’s a saying that if you truly hate a negative in a film, it...
Subha Sharadiya: Here's the Story of Kolkata’s Oldest Durga Puja
Subha Sharadiya: Here's the Story of Kolkata’s Oldest Durga Puja
As they say, old is gold! If you walk through Kolkata during Durga Puja, hopping from one pandal to another, you’ll find some pujas that hav...
From Kumari Puja to Dhunuchi Naach: Durga Ashtami Rituals You Need to Witness Once
From Kumari Puja to Dhunuchi Naach: Durga Ashtami Rituals You Need to Witness Once
Witness purity, power, and performance in the heart of Bengal’s grand festival When Durga Ashtami arrives, Kolkata doesn’t just celebrate, it trans...
Durga Ashtami 2025: Why the Eighth Day of Navratri Holds Fierce Power in Devotees’ Hearts
Durga Ashtami 2025: Why the Eighth Day of Navratri Holds Fierce Power in Devotees’ Hearts
The eighth night of Navratri, where legends live in every ritual Every year, Navratri builds like a song, each day adding a note of prayer, color,...
Durga Ashtami 2025: From Fasting to Feasting — Rituals That Define the Day
Durga Ashtami 2025: From Fasting to Feasting — Rituals That Define the Day
On September 30, millions will honour the goddess who embodies both serenity and strength Imagine the steady beat of the dhak echoing through crowd...
Accessorizing Your Durga Puja Saree: Traditional and Modern Jewelry Tips for a Stunning Look
Accessorizing Your Durga Puja Saree: Traditional and Modern Jewelry Tips for a Stunning Look
Your gorgeous Durga Puja saree is ready. Let’s talk about the sparkle that completes the story! Here’s your friendly guide to choosing jew...
The Ultimate Men’s Style Guide for Durga Puja; Beyond Kurta Pajama
The Ultimate Men’s Style Guide for Durga Puja; Beyond Kurta Pajama
Beyond basics: redefining men’s fashion for pujo! Durga Puja is not just a festival; it’s an emotion. The dhak beats, pandal hopping, food trails,...
Navratri Night Recovery Plan: For Tired Legs, Skin & Mind
Navratri Night Recovery Plan: For Tired Legs, Skin & Mind
Glow, heal, repeat: the post-Garba care you deserve! Navratri isn’t just about devotion, it’s also about celebration, colour, and hours of Garba an...