Celebrated on the 13th day of the Chaitra month of the Indian lunar calendar, Mahavir Jayanti or Mahavir Janma Kalyanak celebrates the birth anniversary of the Mahavir, who was the last of the 24 Tirthankaras.
Born as Vardhamana in the royal household of Vajji, in present-day Bihar, Mahavir was believed...
Holding an authentic Pochampally Ikat Silk Saree in hand is like holding a plethora of emotions and a trove of creative hard work that went into its creation. Its lightweight fragility and smoothness give it comfort; its pretty geometric patterns can equally account for being valuable mathematics lessons and...
Traditionally, many decades ago, the Navratri festival in Kolkata and the rest of West Bengal was a simple affair with humble poju at home performed by a priest, some offerings made to the Goddess by the family and of course celebrating with close friends and family. Gradually over...
Close your eyes, think Switzerland and lo! The visions that come to your mind would be lofty snowcapped Alps, decadent chocolates, and rich, creamy cheese – not necessarily in that order – you can jump to yummy drool-worthy Swiss chocolates first and if it's Switzerland, it must be chocolate!
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In the north-eastern region of Kerala, God’s own country, is the serene Wayanad district. Nestled in the lush green Western Ghats, this region will soon complete forty years of being officially recognised as a district. However, this region’s history dates all the way back to the Neolithic age which...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inspiration during the COVID-19 lockdown
Not only the Intelligence Quotient but the Prime Minister of India – Shri Narendra Modi - has displayed Emotional Quotient with his measures as well as motivational exercises, which have moved people’s thoughts and emotions during the world crisis of COVID-19....
What is Kolkata famous for? If we were to ask you this question, then we are pretty sure your answer would have at least two heritage dishes: rosogolla and macher-jhol.
Well, that is a conventional right answer. Even a recent report indicates that only 4% of the entire population in...
I was fortunate enough to finish with my Vaishno Devi yatra just in time because immediately after the day I returned to Mumbai from Jammu, there was a lockdown imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus, which has wreaked havoc in many parts of the world already.
When I came...
Aromatherapy is a practice of using natural oils extracted from plants to enhance psychological and physical well-being. It is also called essential oil therapy and helps improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. It makes you calm and relaxed and infuses you with a wave of positive...
At a time when we are still emerging from the lockdown and continue to be constrained by many travel restrictions, let us reflect on the travels we have had in the past and how they have enriched us.
Even with planned itineraries, confirmed bookings and extensive to-dos at our destination,...
