‘We Love Ourselves by Paying Attention to the Quality of Our Thoughts, Words, and Actions” – Sharon M Koenig
Puerto Rican author Sharon M Koenig on her new book, meeting Dada JP Vaswani, and finding God
Tag: culture
These 2 Mystery Authors Are Highlighting India’s History, Beauty and Injustice
Authors Viji Venkat and Sujata Sabnis not only dwell on India’s beauty and history but also the cruelty of its traditions and its social injustice in their new crime thrillers.
“The Youth Want to Transcend Borders and Tap Into a New Audience” – Business & Culture Panel at eShe Peace Summit
The panel ‘Trust Economy’ saw stimulating conversations about history, heritage, and even conflict-resolution and the meaning of democracy.
“Patriarchy Is the World’s Largest Religion, Biggest Cultural and Economic System” – Bina Shah
Acclaimed author Bina Shah shares her views on South Asian women’s issues, and what unites the women of India and Pakistan.
Fort Kochi, Art, Therapy and Food: A Peek Into Tanya Abraham’s Creative World
Art curator, author and founder of The Art Outreach Society, Tanya Abraham’s world revolves around her hometown Kochi and its globally connected food and history.
2 Delectable Books About South Asian Culinary Traditions That Foodies Will Love
A foodie reviews two delicious works of food writing from South Asia and samples their traditional recipes as the new year dawns.
The Red Curtain Project: Innovative Dance Stories for Kids of All Ages
Born in New York City during the lockdowns, these digital performances by award-winning choreographer Preeti Vasudevan inspire children to see the unity between cultures.
Three Women Icons We Lost Within 20 Days in 2020
An obituary to three power-women: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kapila Vatsyayan and Dr SI Padmavati, who were icons in their respective fields of justice, culture and cardiology.
Kho Kho, Thums Up and ‘Prem’: 3 Authors Who Evoke 1990s’ Nostalgia in Their New Novels
Three Indian authors whose new novels are set in the 1990s share their favourite memories and pop culture references from this period.
What Happens in Miami
Take a delectable fine-dining tour around Miami, a dynamic city that has quickly caught up with its global peers in luxury and lifestyle.
The Truth Behind the Grandeur of a Greek Holiday
Travelling to Greece with 17 strangers, one Indian girl has an unexpected realisation.
An Indian Student in Italy Notes the Startling Similarities in the Two Cultures
From the common love for family and food to the inequalities in its cities, a student visitor to Italy is left stunned at all the similarities she spots with her home country, India.
How Archana Kapoor’s Community Radio Station Changed People’s Lives in Mewat
Led by Archana Kapoor, the community radio station Radio Mewat has turned around the lives of the rural Haryana listeners it caters to.
Bhutan Is Proof: Happy Women = Happy State
Bhutan is considered the happiest place in the world. Perhaps one of the reasons is that women have equal rights, opportunities and personal freedoms.
Veil No More: A Tehran Girl on Why She Took Off Her Hijab in Protest
Melika, the Iranian girl in this viral picture shares why she stopped by the side of the road in Tehran one evening and took off her veil.
Former Lawyer Pays Ode to Mahatma Gandhi Through Exquisite Kathak
Former lawyer and Kathak maestro Shivani Varma weaves history, politics and technical innovation in her performances.
She Makes Carpets from Recycled Silk Saris – And Her Designs Will Floor You
Ishrat Sahgal makes luxurious carpets out of sari scrap, giving upcycling a new meaning, says Anupam Dabral.
