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Fasting and Feasting: Ramzan and Eid
by Keya Gupta As the month of Ramzan comes to an end, Muslim communities across India and the world are preparing to end their month-long fasts. The month of Ramzan culminates with Eid, a day of celebrations and togetherness. Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a calendar that follows the lunar cycle rather […]
Holi Beyond Colours: A Glimpse of Regional Flavours
by Sudhalekshmi M. Most of us visualise Holi as a vibrant festival of colours. While it is true, there is more to the festival beyond colours. Come, let us dive into some regional flavours of Holi which would prompt us to look at the festival with a fresh pair of eyes. Manjal Kuli or Ukuli from Kerala: Amidst a festival […]
Uttarayan Skies: The History of Kite Flying in India
by Shree Sauparnika V Makar Sankranti marks a special moment in the Hindu calendar: the day Surya, the Sun God, begins his northward journey, known as Uttarayan. This celestial shift is deeply significant, symbolising the return of light, warmth, and hope. As the days lengthen, the harvest is gathered, and life moves toward renewal, making it an auspicious time […]
Christmas Through India’s Historic Churches
By Keya Gupta Christmas in India is a mix of vibrant lights, carols, and family gatherings that light up late winter nights. It blends global faith with local cultures and warmth. Going beyond carols and Santa Claus, it wraps around our streets with processions, community feasts, and midnight masses that draw in people from every corner, turning faith into a warm, shared feeling of joy and peace, no matter where […]
Christmas in India: What’s cooking around the country?
by Nidhi Murthi December is here, and so is Christmas, our favourite winter day of the year. Food and stories are the important ingredients that connect us in a celebration. Let us explore how different Indian regions celebrate Christmas with their unique festive foods. Bebinca According to legend, a Portuguese nun named ‘Sister Bebiana’ from […]
Drums, Dance, and Devotion — Harvest Festivals of Meghalaya
By Shree Sauparnika V In the mist-covered hills of Meghalaya, two vibrant festivals bring communities together in joyful thanksgiving during the first few weeks of November — Wangala of the Garo people and Nongkrem of the Khasi tribe. Both celebrations honour the harvest, the land, and the spirits of nature — yet each has its own distinctive rituals, music, and meaning. Wangala – The Hundred […]
Children Speak: A Children’s Day Special
by Keya Gupta and Shree Sauparnika V Every year on November 14, India celebrates Children’s Day to honour the joy and imagination that children bring into the world. Did you know that Children’s Day, or Bal Diwas used to be celebrated on 20th November until 1964? After the death of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, his birth […]
The Artisans of Diwali and Dussehra
by Keya Gupta The festive season is filled with beauty. Flowers, rangolis, and diyas transform neighbourhoods for Dussehra and Diwali. These crafts are so woven into our celebrations that they often seem invisible. But who makes these objects, and what goes into making them? Building Ravana: The Effigy Makers of Dussehra As early as August, […]
Comic of The Month
Shiva Parvati
A powerful demon threatens the gods in their heaven. They need a savior, who, Lord Brahma decrees, will be the son born to Shiva and Parvati. But Shiva, a badly-dressed, untidy, solitary ascetic, seems to enjoy bachelorhood. Even Parvati's unmatched beauty aided by Kama, the god of love, seems unequal to the task of enchanting the stern lord. This illustrated classic is based on Kumara Sambhava of Kalidasa.
