With the ‘kanyadaan’ the girl is expected to shoulder the responsibility of her new family and traditionalists believe that her duty towards her parental home ceases. Feminists scoff at the tradition
Dark, gloomy, foggy, depressing, cold, and numb—these words mostly scream out of our minds when someone gives us 10 seconds to describe winter. But I have been nature’s exception
Ganesh Chaturthi is symbolic of starting afresh, no matter what obstacles impede our movement. Such a message deeply resonates with the human spirit and is the crux on which every living cell survives.
On September 17 every year, Lord Viswakarma is worshipped by all factory owners, shop owners, and architects. Manjusha takes us back to her childhood in Durgapur where Vishwakarma Puja was a grand affair.
September 5 every year is celebrated as Teacher’s Day. Narayani remembers the teachers who shaped her life.
Rakhi celebrates the bond of a brother and sister. There are historical references to this festival as well.
Barnali reminds all that we can truly be free only when we celebrate our differences. There are ten questions which help us analyse the true sense of freedom.
The concept of freedom varies from person to person, leading to varied interpretations and a variety of definitions.
Exploring the Sacred Rituals of Snana Yatra and Anasara in Odisha
While monsoons can be exciting and invigorating, they can be equally scary. Preethi shares a harrowing experience of the Mumbai monsoon.
