Celebrating ‘Raja Parba’, the Odisha Festival That Breaks Menstruation Taboos
Odias believe that Mother Earth goes through her menstruation cycle during the Raja Parba in mid-June, and she needs time to regenerate before the monsoon.
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Here’s How I Plan to Do a Digital Durga Puja This Year
How can you stay safe this Durga Puja while also partaking of all the rituals and festivities? Suranjana Ray is all set with her laptop.
The Best Way to See Vancouver? Get a Taste of It at the Dine Out 2020 Festival!
From delicious food to flavourful wine, the Dine Out Vancouver Festival this month promises to be a feast for the senses.
How the Gahilote Sisters Are Lighting Sparks of Joy Through Storytelling
Rachna Gahilote Bisht, Prarthana Gahilote and Shaguna Gahilote have dedicated their lives to lighting up minds with education and literature.
Shahi Tukda, Panjiri, Karah Prashad — Festive Punjabi Desserts to Die For
The Punjabis are known for their great love of food and especially desserts! And the festive season only whets their appetite for a sugar rush. Here are 3 traditional dessert recipes.
She’s America’s Diwali Specialist: Because Everyone Deserves a Bit of India in Their Lives
With the colours of rangoli and the glow of diyas, Manisha Mundhra Beriwala is trying to make a joyful difference in the American corporate calendar.
She Started Pop-ups to Help Her Mom Sell Saris, Then Became a Brand of Her Own
When her 50-something mother started a sari brand in Kolkata, Shalini Agarwal decided to help her promote her saris in Jaipur by holding exhibitions. Gradually, she became an event organiser to reckon with.
Women Authors and Hosts Lead the Way at Penguin’s 30-Venue Readathon
The venues – mostly run by women – were hand-picked in acknowledgement of the selfless role they have played in their communities. Women authors, too, stepped up to do their bit.
Evoke the Durga within
By Avantika Debnath The countdown has begun for Durga Pooja (September 23 this year). Though the festival is principally celebratedContinue Reading
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