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The Indian Festival of Brothers and Sisters

In the United States, brothers and sisters generally find themselves in some sort of rivalry while growing up, but the relationship usually turns into one of harmony as they mature, and they often help each other later in life, especially when faced with aging parents. But in Northern India, the relationship between brothers and sisters [...]

Top 5 Most Dangerous Hindi Faux Amis

The Ancient Healing Traditions of Ayurveda

The ancient healing art of Ayurveda began sometime around 1500BC and is still widely practiced in India today. Unlike Western medicine, an Ayurvedic approach to health focuses on balancing the elements of the entire person. This holistic tradition is deeply connected to spirituality as well as the physical body, and is rooted in Hinduism. For [...]

British Vs. Indian High Tea Traditions

Ahhhh… the indulgent luxury of afternoon high tea is a pleasure unparalleled by any other mid-day snack. Putting on your fanciest frilly dress, getting your face on, and maybe even donning a pair of dainty gloves before you meet the rest of the ladies for a day of decadence is a ritual enjoyed by many [...]

Red-Hot Indian Music

Check out these smash hits from Bollywood and beyond: Movie: Prince Song: Tere Liye This song is from the 2010 movie Prince, a thriller centered around a diamond theft: Movie: Tees Maar Khan Song: Sheila Ki Jawani The film that this song is from is a remake of a 1966 Italian film entitled “After The [...]