“In Kashi, even death plays Holi.” – Local saying from Varanasi The Night Before the Colour The ghats are emitting smoke at midnight in Varanasi. At Manikarnika Ghat, the fire never goes to sleep; logs crackle, ashes rise, bells ring, and the Ganges flows noiselessly as it tells the tale of life and death. Every…
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Chinese New Year
17th February happens to be the Chinese New Year of 2026. As we welcome Chinese New Year 2026, the Year of the Horse, symbolizing freedom, energy, and optimism; let’s explore its history, traditions, and global significance. Chinese New Year: History, Traditions, and Global Celebrations The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or…
Sankranti: A Celebration of Harvest, Culture, and Joy in India
To a Bengali lad like me, “Sankranti” was nothing but a day to eat Pithe-Puli, Patisapta and all. Like any other eventful day in the calendar, Poush Sankranti was marked for these sweet dishes in all homes across West Bengal. Only when I grew up, did I find that this is not a local festival…
World Television Day – 21 November
History of the Television Televisions can be found in billions of homes around the world. But 100 years ago, nobody even knew what a television was. In fact, as late as 1947, only a few thousand Americans owned televisions. How did such a ground breaking technology turn from a niche invention to a living room…
25 January – Writers’ Day
25 January in a span of 100 – 150 years saw birth of Four (4) well acclaimed Poet / Novelist / Author in a great coincidence. Robert Burns (1759 – 1796, 37 Years) – The famous Scottish Poet who is being undoubtedly called as the National Poet of Scotland for his wonderful pieces on various aspects…
Holi across India
Holi, the festival of colors has a rich tradition and significance across India. It’s one of the rare festivals that is enjoyed by people irrespective of caste and creed. Celebrated in every parts of India, Holi is popular in various forms which are unique in their respect; although the basic theme remains the same. Before…