There are people of non-Indian origin who have adopted the Indian performing arts as their own. We talk to a few to see what drew them to it, the challenges in pursuing it and the joy they derived from it Ileana Citaristi, Italy How did you first get introduced …
North Indian classical music has its own festivals, celebrated in the north, where winters are cold but the spirit of music warm Just like in the south, North Indian winter too seems to be the time when classical music festivals are organised. And although the winters are pretty cold, …
Christian Fourtet from France has been a regular to the Margazhi Music Festival for the past several years. He tells us what drew him to the music season. it has been like an annual pilgrimage for his wife Muriel and himself. read on to be inspired Please tell us a …
The growth of Christianity across the country – from a Submerged Church to one adorning the highest peak, from the time of the apostles to something as recent as the 20th century. Come December, the world gears up to celebrate Christmas. Fir trees festooned with tinsel, dusted with snow …
Vak – the power of speech, or rather, of effective communication – is a quality that the Bhagavad Gita holds up for praise in the ideal woman. History has many examples of women who were valued for their wisdom and the skill with words necessary to push those with power …
Food does not merely nourish the body but nurtures relationships as well. Joys, sorrows, love, devotion are all expressed through tasty dishes that not only please the tongue and fill the stomach but satiate the soul as well Food plays a key role in Indian culture, and relationships are built …
…And he will take something of India with him. a noteworthy aspect of Indians’ migration is that they took with them Several cultural facets from the subcontinent, which are rooted in the daily lives of people in other countries The Indian subcontinent is, geographically speaking, an ‘insulated’ area. The Himalayas …
The very sight of the Six Bone ornaments, gifted to The Naropa, a scholar/saint, is said to confer blessings so great that the doors to the three lower realms – animal, hungry ghost, and hell – are closed. What else lies in store at the Naropa Festival, which is held …
…And every relationship in its rightful name. Indians regard even cousins and aunts/uncles thrice removed as part of the ‘family’ and, insist on according them the needed importance and respect. Why is Indian society driven by such an elaborate system of kinship? The value Indians place on their relationships with members …
Jawaharlal Nehru is better known for his role in the independence movement and as independent India’s first Prime Minister. However, his love for children – which is less known outside the country – is the reason why India celebrates November 14, his birth anniversary, as Children’s Day “I like being …
