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It's the leap year with February having an extra day. For those constantly on the go and those who love to travel, an extra day in a year comes as a boon. We are launching our monthly digest from this month onwards, which will carry special and offbeat...
The Vrindavan chandan yatra is a famous way of celebrating the Akshay Tritya there. The place flocks with devotees on this day as they come from all over to witness the fanfare and celebrations. All the deities in all the temple on this day are anointed with chandan, which...
We have compiled a guide to finding the perfect yoga school in India. Studying yoga in India can be one of the best gifts you can give yourself. While studying yoga, you would not just experience the rich culture and heritage of the country, but also get to experience...
Khajuraho temples: art, worship, or erotica?
Khajuraho – a word that conjures up images of scenes from the lives of men and women and gods and goddesses, immortalized in stone and sculpture for posterity. There is a mystery shrouding these ancient temples in the state of Madhya Pradesh which many...
Mewar: the food and culture of central Rajasthan
Mewar - the name itself carries with it the sounds of royalty and centuries worth of cultural richness. Mewar (or Mewad) is the south-central part of the largest state of India, Rajasthan. Although not a single city or district, Mewar is the...
Mumbai: Marks & Spencer held an exclusive fashion show on Thursday 8th February 2018, showcasing their Spring Summer 2018 collection at the Four Seasons Hotel at Worli in Mumbai.
The collection was launched by Belinda Earl OBE, the interim Womenswear and Global Style Director for Marks & Spencer. Bollywood actors...
In the wake of the recent and rapid outbreak of the coronavirus, and the World Health Organisation's declaration of the disease COVID-19 as a pandemic, various countries have taken precautionary measures to contain the spread of the virus. The most widely recommended and followed precautionary measure has been that...
Most Hindu festivals celebrate the avatar of God as a saviour of mankind. It is either victory of good over evil or the birth of divinity in human form. Sri Krishna Jayanti is also known by other names like Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, and Krishnashtami. Krishna, the eighth...
Life Of the Bhavai dancers in Rajasthan and Gujarat
India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Many of these cultures have their own dance forms that are representative of their unique way of life. Bhavai is one such representation of the culture of the western Indian states of...
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is an annual event that takes place in February each year in India. It is held in the Hindu month of Magh, three days prior to the full moon. In 2018, during this period, without having any prior knowledge of it, luckily, we were in...
The spread of the pandemic from one country to another has put a heavy toll on international travel with most countries imposing travel restrictions as one of the main precautionary measures. Every country depends a great deal on air travel for continued work, trade, education, diplomacy and so on....
Travelling can affect your skin adversely, especially while sight-seeing during the day time. To curb this, OneLife has recently launched a Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil to take care of your supple skin. This will serve as a useful moisturizer. It lets your skin feel rejuvenated and, at the same time,...
Trupti - a word I truly understood the meaning of when I attended the Palki Utsav held at Shri Chitrapur Matha in Shirali (Uttar Kannada) yesterday on the occasion of Kartik Poornima - which is celebrated with a lot of gaiety and pomp in most parts of southern India....
Stories of Lord Ganesha for the little ones
Lord Ganesha is the favorite God of all children. Bal Ganesh - with his unique elephant head, a long trunk, potbelly, and four arms has so many interesting stories about him in Indian mythology. So children, are you ready to tuck yourself...
The regal state of Rajasthan is on almost every international tourist’s itinerary for its varied landscape, ethnic folklore, delicious food and warm people. Royal palaces and formidable forts apart, Rajasthani thali food seasoned with spices and herbs is visually appealing and tastes great.
The winter harvest festival of Makar Sankranti...
