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Waking up to Vishu
By Adithya Ganapathy (Age -12) It is the first day of Medam. Crops are about to be harvested, and then Vishu comes. Vishu, also known as the Malayali New Year, is a Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala. It is believed that on this day, Lord Krishna killed Narakasura, a demon. It is also celebrated as the […]
The Goan Carnival: A Festive Extravaganza
By Shree Sauparnika V Every year, just before the beginning of Lent, the coastal state of Goa comes alive with the vivid colours, lively music, and infectious energy of the Carnival. This vibrant festival that takes place in February or March, is a unique celebration that embodies the rich cultural heritage and Portuguese influence in […]
Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
By Shree Sauparnika V In the 19th century, India was grappling with numerous social issues, including caste discrimination, gender inequality, and a lack of access to education, especially for marginalised communities. At this critical juncture, two remarkable individuals emerged as champions of reform: Savitribai Phule and her husband, Jyotirao Phule. Their tireless efforts towards education […]
Makara Sankranti in Kumaon
By Vijita Mukherjee Makara Sankranti is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. On this day, known as Uttarayani or Ghughuti (घुघुति) in Kumaon, the sun enters the zodiac sign of ‘Makara’ (Capricorn), and starts to move to the north (uttar). With a change of season, the migratory birds start […]
A ‘Comical’ Journey in the History Classroom
By Mangalam Narayanan and Lakshmi Madhusudan History is considered boring and studying for and writing history exams is nothing less than a chore. Some of the more enterprising teachers have devised interesting ways of teaching history, but what about history exams? How can we make history exams inspiring and engaging for our students? Have you […]
The Margamkali Dance
The Syrian Christian community of Kerala is one of the oldest Christian communities in India, dating back to the first century CE. Margamkali is a traditional dance performed by them in which a dozen dancers, wearing the traditional chatta (blouse) and mundu (dhoti) dance around a brass lamp. The dance incorporates the martial arts of […]
Yubee-Lakpee
Yubee-Lakpee literally means ‘coconut-snatching’, which is a high-energy Manipuri game. In Manipur, able-bodied young men clutch a large coconut, its husk oiled thoroughly, and dodge other players to reach the goal. Yubee-Lakpee is almost like rugby in its roughness but definitely more difficult. Even the bodies of the players are greased! Each team has seven […]
The Dree Festival
India is full of unique festivals and celebrations, which differ from region to region. One such interesting and important festival is Dree, which is celebrated in the months of June and July in Arunachal Pradesh. This is an agricultural festival, aimed at pleasing the gods and praying for a bountiful harvest. According to the legend, […]
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The Naval Journey of India Book I
This book is the first of a three-book series that takes a deep and detailed look at India's Naval History and a deep insight into the lives of our men and women in white. But any series on the Indian Navy has to start at the very beginning - exploring India's celebrated maritime history. Join our little hero, Bharat, and his grandfather, Commodore Sagar, as they sail into the deep blue waters of time. Book I of The Naval Journey of India takes a sweeping look at India's maritime endeavours, how the seas impacted us over millennia and how the oceans made us who we are.
