In India, the Festival of Lights is being celebrated from yesterday, i.e., 9 Nov’23. Naturally, there will be lighting in public places and private homes. However, any excess of anything is bad. For example, in my housing complex, which is a mini township, there are rows of lights, big and small, glittering for at least a week. This is a sheer waste of money. Let there be enough light, not an excess of it. When there is a war going on between Russia and between Hamas & Israel, we should show restraint. We can donate aid to suffering people by … Continue reading Diwali Dilemma: Balancing Tradition and Excess in India’s Festival of Lights