India is a land of rich culinary traditions, with each region offering its own unique flavors and specialties. While we make ...

Ashoka’s name echoes through history—first as a fierce king who conquered Kalinga, then as the guy who swapped swords for ...

In Sanskrit, ‘paal’ means milk ... Srivatsa mentions, “During festivals like Onam, Pongal, and Diwali, it is prepared as an offering to deities and served to family and friends as a symbol of ...

Anarsa is a traditional Indian sweet with deep roots in the culinary heritage of Bihar and Maharashtra, often prepared during Diwali and other festive occasions ... it is believed to have been derived ...

Holika Dahan rendered Holika Dahanam in Sanskrit or Chotti Holi ... there are important religious and festival holidays such as Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas, Eid, Guru Nanak Jayanthi, Good Friday ...

Sunita Williams, a NASA astronaut, has celebrated her Indian heritage in space. She took samosas, observed Diwali, carried the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads, provided encouragement to Indian ...

Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine forms. It is observed in the Chaitra month (March-April) of the Hindu lunar calendar and marks the ...

Though the sale of liquor during festivals – Diwali, Christmas, New Year, and Holi - is relatively higher, officials accepted that they may just manage to touch the revenue, which was projected ...

Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many Holi is more a time for fun. It's a colourful festival, with dancing ...