Coming up: Diwali 2026

Diwali 2026: the five days, from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj

Diwali 2026 runs from Dhanteras on 6 November to Bhai Dooj on 11 November, with three days where calendars disagree. Dates, meaning and how to plan.

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Diwali 2026

Puja samagri, decoration, cleaning and gifts

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Jewellery10 min read

Silver coins and silver payal: purity, hallmark and what to check before you pay

Festivals10 min read

Bhai Dooj gifts to India from abroad: ship-by dates and ideas

Gifts11 min read

Diwali gifts to India from abroad: what clears customs, what to avoid and ship-by dates

Festivals9 min read

Diwali rangoli designs: colours, stencils and what to buy

Gifts

Thoughtful picks for every budget

Diwali gift ideas for family: by relative and by budget

Gifts11 min read

Diwali gift hampers by budget: what is worth buying from under ₹500 to ₹2,000 and above

Gifts9 min read

Diwali gifts under ₹500: five price-checked ideas for 2026

Gifts13 min read

Diwali gift ideas for employees: by budget, from small tokens to big-ticket

Jewellery

Gold, diamonds and silver, explained

Gold jewellery buying guide: compare two shops with our calculator, check the hallmark, understand making charges

Compare two jewellers with our gold calculator, then run the checklist before you pay: hallmark and HUID, itemised bill, 3% GST, making charges, buyback.

Jewellery10 min read

How to check the HUID and hallmark on gold jewellery before you pay: a buyer's checklist

A step-by-step buyer's checklist: the three BIS marks, BIS Care app steps, what the invoice must show, exemptions and where to complain.

Jewellery12 min read

Mangalsutra weight and designs: 18K vs 22K, with price examples

How many grams should a daily-wear mangalsutra weigh? Compare weight bands, 18K and 22K, gross versus gold weight and example price calculations.

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Home & Kitchen6 min read

Gift ideas for every festival and occasion in India: by relationship and budget (2026)

Festivals

Celebrate at home

Diwali puja samagri list: the complete checklist

Festivals10 min read

Diwali lights and diya decoration ideas for balcony, doorway and puja room

Festivals12 min read

Diwali outfit ideas for women: sarees, suits and lehengas by budget

Festivals10 min read

Diwali makeup look: festive glam in six steps, with a 10-minute version

Beauty & Wellness

Skin, hair and feeling good

Top 10 tips for healthy hair

Beauty & Wellness11 min read

Home remedies for dry skin on face

Beauty & Wellness8 min read

How to lose weight at home: a safe, realistic plan for Indian adults

Beauty & Wellness9 min read

10 everyday Indian foods that fit a heart-friendly diet

Weddings

Planning, outfits and make-up

Bridal lehenga price guide: budget bands, fabric and where to buy

A bridal lehenga guide with no made-up prices: budget tiers, fabric and embroidery, order timeline, hidden costs and how to buy online safely.

Weddings11 min read

Wedding saree for women: Banarasi, Kanjeevaram and silk sarees by budget

How to choose a wedding saree: Banarasi or Kanjeevaram, silk types, handloom or powerloom, real zari checks, weight and fall, care and budget tiers.

Weddings11 min read

Wedding guest outfits for women by season and budget

What to wear as a wedding guest this season: day and evening looks, regional notes, colours to avoid, haldi and sangeet outfits, and budget tiers.

Travel India

Trains, trails and places worth the journey

The Best Trekking in India for All Adventure Levels

India is a land of incredible diversity and with it comes an abundance of adventurous activities. Trekking in India is an experience like no other, with...