It is that time of the year when you should be in India – to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights! This year the D-day is October 19.
Well, I long for celebrating Diwali in India every year, but my work doesn’t allow me to take off between September through November. Every year, the deadlines get pushed back and everything piles-up to be completed in October or November…nobody tinkers with the Christmas time in the West though! So, early this year, I closed it with my manager to allow me to be in India to indulge in the festivities with the family back home. And, gladly, we are taking off for New Delhi tonight 🙂
We were supposed to take off on September 21 and, coincidentally (on the positive side), I achieved all of my Stock Market-related targets for the Indian fiscal year April 2017-March 2018 the same day. What a day for such extremes to happen! The profits came at the expense of many sleepless nights though, because of the time difference between India and US/Canada. I have often questioned myself if I should be doing what I do, but then money does matter. Consequently, I got a bit too ambitious and created another plan to be achieved by the end of 2020. Maybe I should be leading some global firm managing billions of dollars 😛
Just a bit on the markets – I am a huge proponent of the incumbent Modi-led government in India. Things have been looking up ever since he came to power a few years back, courtesy some bold reforms. I expect Indian Stock Markets to remain hot for another few years. Btw, US Markets are not doing bad too…if you had invested money in any of the two a couple of years back, you would know what I mean. Let me not delve deeper into the topic, as I have written on it quite a few times earlier – here and for the Money View blog.
With that, let me wish my Indian readers a very happy and safe Diwali. I’ll be off for a month as our trip will culminate with my sister’s marriage in November.
I can understand what you say. Diwali is meant to be spent with family. I am sure they are all waiting with bated breaths for your arrival. So sorry to hear about the medical emergency and that your Europe plans did not work out. There will be another time soon for that. Glad to hear about achieving your financial goals. If you and Saru plan to travel to Bangalore, do ping me. It would give me great joy to meet you both. Have a fabulous Diwali and a lovely trip back home. Congratulations for your sister’s wedding as well.
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Thanks, Rachna. No plans for Bangalore yet, just preparations for marriage are high on agenda. Thanks for the invite though…maybe some other time.
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Happy Diwali Alok and so miss being in India at that time. Have a nice trip back home and hope health wise everything is in place.
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Thank you, Vishal. Health is much better now 😊
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That’s good to hear. I have a challenge on diet front to battle cholesterol and replace butter with alternative to eat.
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Good health is a must to travel, so we thought of cancelling our Europe trip. What is the point in going and not enjoying?
Hope you achieve fitness soon.
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Yes so true and no point being uncomfortable!
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Wishing you Bon Voyage and Happy Diwali Alok…enjoy the festivities and the wedding. The attraction for the native land is always exhilarating…meeting familiar faces and that special treatment! Wow! Enjoy every moment!
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Much thanks, dear. We hope to have a good time.
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Glad to hear that you managed to visit India this year. Wish you and your family a very happy and safe Diwali, Alok. 😀
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Wish you the same, too. Hope you are doing well?
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Yup, doing well and looking forward to celebrate Diwali with family and friends 🙂
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Happy Diwali to you too.. It’s sad you can’t be here but I hope goddess laxmi is with you on Diwali 😇❤
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If you read the post, I will be in India this time for Diwali.
Thanks for the wishes…hope you enjoy as well.
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Happy journey! And I wish you and your family a happy and safe Diwali in advance! 🙂
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Thank you, and wish you the same ☺️
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🙂
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I looooove India!
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Glad to know 😍
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Happy Diwali, Alok! Hope your trip back to India is a good one and enjoy your time there with family, friends, good company, good food and celebrations. Well deserved and enjoy the moments 🙂
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Thank you, Mabel. We hope to have a good time there 😊
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Enjoy every bit of India and make the most of your time there! 😊😊😊
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Sure, thanks.
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Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwali in advance.
Have a nice journey _()_
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Thank you, Rupam. You have s great time too 👍
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Happy Diwali to you and Happy married life to your sister 🙂
Destination Infinity
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Thanks, bud. Wish you the same too 😊
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Welcome to India, Alok! I’m sure both of you must be excited…for celebrating Diwali with the family.
In many ways Christmas and Diwali echoes similar sentiments- celebrating the festival with our near and dear…gifting. Not being able to celebrate Diwali with extended family is surely a downer!
I hope things are better for you guys now having been into a medical situation. As for Mr Modi, yes, the stock market will only go up. There’s a huge disruption that has happened because of “Notebandi” and GST. The worst affected is SME sector and biggest gainer is organized players…so yes, the corporate results will go up, money will flow into stock market either via direct equity investments or MF’s because at the moment traditional investments like gold and property market have taken a back seat! So I agree with you on this front. Mr Modi’s action plan? well, we can talk about it on some other day!
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Nice to see your thoughts on these wide aspects. I agree with you on each.
Hope you are having a blast in one of the most vibrant parts of India for Diwali.
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Happy to hear this, Alok! For me Diwali is a very busy affair… work pressures, social obligations and invites… Not the time when you can sit and relax 🙂
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I can imagine. That’s the best part of Diwali for me.
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true 🙂
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Awesome…Diwali looks better close to family. Have a Happy one.😃
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You too, buddy. Thanks a lot!
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Every festival is more fun with family. Happy Diwali 🙂
Hope everything is okay now, and you get to visit Europe soon.
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Thanks, Kiran. It is much better now.
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I’ve never celebrated Diwali in India but I’ve heard its just so much fun there with the shopping, sweets, and fireworks! However, I do celebrate it here in the US with family but its not that fun lol. Hope you have wonderful Diwali 🙂
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Thank you. It is great to be in India on Diwali, much like it is to be there on Christmas and New Year 😊
You have a great time, too.
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Hey
I’m with my family on this Diwali after 3 years. Have a fabulous Diwali bro
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Good to know, Enjoy, buddy 😊
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Best wishes of Diwali…
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https://innocentarticles.wordpress.com/2015/11/10/happy-diwali/
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Thank you.
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Shubho Diwali!
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Thank you!
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Good one (probably a little late to comment)..besides, I too have recently written a fun blog on Indian Couples..Do spare some time to go through it..
https://the-passport-souls.travel.blog/2017/12/30/spiciest-biryani-called-marriage-kahani-ghar-ghar-ki/
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Good to know ☺️
Thanks!
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