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Relevance of Teachers Day in the Present Day Context 2008-09-03 07:37:00 The month of September starts with celebration in its very first week. This is on the occasion of Teacher's day, which is celebrated on September 5 every year. In school, we used to look forward to the teachers' day celebrations. On the day, a large number of students used to perform different plays and dance numbers, and then present each teacher with gifts and mementos. When I look back and reme Read more:Context
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The Art of Bargaining In India 2008-09-01 00:47:00 India is a country of many languages, ethnicities, cultures, traditions and customs. And if you happen to live in a metropolitan city in the country, then you also tend to meet people from diverse backgrounds, who are striving to co-exist in one place. They follow different practices, celebrate different festivals, believe in different Gods, and even speak different languages. However, one skill t Read more:India
Tarnetar Fair - Saurasthra, Gujarat 2008-08-25 06:32:00 While traveling to Gujarat
last year, I also visited the picturesque area of Saurashtra. Luckily, I got to visit the Tarnetar fair, which coincided with my visit to Saurashtra. Visiting the traditional fair was a truly awe-inspiring experience, which I will remember all through my life. The Tarnetar mela is an popular festival for the natives of Gujarat, which is organized in the month of August o
Can you tie the Band of Rakhi to anyone? Think again! 2008-08-13 07:49:00 The month of August brings with itself a host of festivals to celebrate. Of them, the one that keeps me waiting throughout the year is festival of Rakhi
or Raksha Bandhan. Rakhi emphasizes the relation that every sister shares with her brother, who vows to save her from all perils of the world. Well, that's the significance of the festival of Rakhi. However, it really hurts to see how the purity o
Is Friendship Day (3rd Aug) Truly Meant For India? 2008-08-08 07:38:00 “We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun,” ...These famous lines from a song from the Back Street Boys holds up the image of an evergreen friendship in my mind. It brings back the reminences of my school days when every year on the first Sunday of August, we six boys used to take a firm oath to maintain our friendship for ever. Today almost after ten years of passing out from the schoo Read more:Friendship
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Status of India after 61 Years of Independence 2008-07-28 05:33:00 India is going to complete 61 years of Independence
on 15th August, 2008. Now, one more year is going to get added when we can proudly call ourselves a free nation. But, are we free in real terms? Does it make sense to celebrate this day with great pomp and show when we are still living under the clutches of poverty, corruption, injustice, inequality and most importantly, illiteracy? At least, I d Read more:India
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Raksha Bandhan - A Festival of Bonds 2008-07-16 07:35:00 Come August and I gear up for one of the most revered festivals of the Indian Calendar. Yes this is the festival of bonds that I am talking - 'Raksha Bandhan' or more popularly Rakhi. I specially look forward to this festival as my brothers visit me on this day, no matter in which part of the country they are. where they are stationed It is on Rakhi that we revive those vows which we had taken ev Read more:Bonds
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Amarnath Land Controversy - Was This Move Required? 2008-07-02 06:29:00 The controversy in the state of Jammu & Kashmir on the allocation of 100 acres of the land to the Amarnath Shrine board has brought forth the pent-up sentiments of the Muslim residents in the area. This move on the part of the Government has large repercussions on the already volatile political scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. This thoughtless move was a clear attempt to lure the Hindu resident Read more:Controversy
Amarnath Yatra - Holy place of India 2008-06-21 06:48:00 India
is land of age old spiritualism. Unlike other religions Hinduism, the main stay of India does not recognize a single prophet and idolizes innumerable gods and goddesses. Evidently, the country also has numerous pilgrimages scattered throughout, from north to south. One such pilgrimage that holds enormous significance for Hindus is the Amarnath Yatra. I have been fortunate enough to take thi
Rath Yatra - The Orrissan festivals 2008-06-11 03:48:00 India is a land of festivals
. Every part of this country has a different festival to celebrate. Each of them has a separate background and a special significance of their own. Amongst the seem-to-be-countless such religious occasions, the Rath Yatra at Puri is extremely well known. Devotees from all over the country flock to this region of Orissa to have a mere glimpse of their favorite God.Better
Valentine’s Day 2008-02-04 01:17:00 "Within you, I lose myself. Without you, I find myself wanting to be lost again."Celebrated on February 14 every year, Valentine
’s Day is celebrated as the festival of love. Lovers cherish this day to express their feelings to their dearly-loved ones along with flowers, gifts, cards and chocolates. The day for lovers is celebrated all over the world including Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Th
Republic Day 2008-02-02 07:58:00 India celebrates January 26th every year as the Republic
Day with zeal and pride all across the nation. Hoisting of the tri-colour and colorful parades at all administrative units such as the capital cities and district headquarters mark the celebration on this day. The major ceremonies are held in New Delhi and the state capitals. On this day in 1950, the India’s constitution came into force an
PONGAL 2008-01-21 23:56:00 SOUTH INDIANS’ FESTIVALPongal is an important festival of south India. In the north, it is known as Sankranti. Pongal is usually celebrated in January for three successive days to commemorate the harvest festival. The festivities are known as Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal and Mattu Pongal on successive days. Pongal is a traditional festival of variegated colors, with ceremonies devoted to different
Makar Sankranti (Uttarayana) - Worship of the Sun 2008-01-14 08:26:00 The festivals of India speak volumes about our country’s rich, traditional and cultural heritage, and these festivals have become an integral part of every Indian’s life. Decoration of homes and temples, processions on streets, folk tales and songs, dance performances, prayers and rituals signify the elaborate celebrations of a multitude of festivals in India, each made of its own unique legen
Lohri- Celebrated on the 13th of January 2008-01-12 00:52:00 Lohri is basically more than just a festival for Indians. It is a festival of prime importance for natives of Punjab as this festival symbolizes their love for celebrations and light-hearted flirtation. It is celebrated on the 13th of January
every year and is the most prominent harvest festival of Punjab, the State more popularly known as the Breadbasket India.Lohri is the festival that prompts p
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti- a pious festival of Sikhs 2008-01-11 04:16:00 Whether the event is Vaisakhi (Khalsa Sajna Diwas), Dewali (Bandi Chhor Diwas), or the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Sahib (Sahidi Diwas), Sikhs assemble and commemorate their respectable Gurus and worship to pay homage to their worthy Martyrs. Gurpurabs, as they are more commonly known, are celebrated with immense devotion by the Sikh community all over the globe.Guru Gobind Singh
Jayanti, is one pious
New Year Celebrations 2008-01-04 06:10:00 Welcome 2008: New Year
New Hope New Year is a festive occasion for all. Much before the arrival of new year, people start making preparations to celebrate this gala event. The basic idea is to give a warm welcome to the new year and cherish golden moments of the past. New year is perceived differently by people. Some take it as a time to look back and remember the positive happenings in life. Th Read more:Celebrations
Chatt Pooja 2007-11-12 23:37:00 Chatt pooja is a Hindu festival celebrated especially by Biharis. The event occurs twice a year – once, on the sixth day of ‘Chaitra’ (as per the Hindu lunar month) which falls in the month of March and secondly in ‘Kartik‘, which falls in November or remembered as an occasion a week after Diwali. The word “Chatt” means the number six in Hindi It is, however, not concentrated in Biha Read more:Pooja
Bhai Dooj 2007-11-12 23:36:00 Bhai dooj is a Hindu festival which is celebrated two days after Diwali, the festival of lights. Bhai dooj (in Hindi), is known as Bhaubeej in Marathi, Bhai beej in Gujarati, Bhai phota in Bengali. It occurs on a new moon night in Kartik month as per the Hindu calendar. Usually it falls in October/November. This festival is celebrated by sisters for the well being and long life of their brothers.
Diwali 2007-11-12 23:35:00 Diwali is one of the major Indian festivals celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains and infact all creeds of people. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is observed on the new moon day of Kartika, as per the Hindu calendar that falls in the months of October and November. The celebrations commence two days prior and ends two days later than this religiously fixed date. Diwali, colloquially calle
Durga Pooja 2007-10-15 07:27:00 Now Durga Pooja
is very much near so its urgently required to put more details of pooja date, pooja process, regional values etc. Also we should start for diwali...‘Durga Pooja’, the words that runs a thrill in every heart and body of a Bengali is the immensely cherished occasion much awaited throughout the year. Though the essence of this auspicious festival starts from the eastern part of th
Navratra: Do we celebrate it in its True Essence 2008-09-25 04:32:00 As Navratras approach, people can be seen making so many arrangements for its celebration. While big decorated pandals in some big parks become a customary phenomenon, arrangements for “Dandiya” and “Jagaran” get on a full swing mode. Celebrating Navratras is an old age custom and therefore has become an integral part of our tradition and rich heritage. While Dandiya offers full enjoyment Read more:Essence
Onam - A Festival Full Of Mirth and Celebrations 2008-09-18 05:11:00 I think that there can be no better term to describe our country than “Incredible India”. It is a comprehensive way to describe the beauty of India's rich tradition and customs. India-land of different cultures, religions and customs, a country where every state is unique in its own special way. The love and pride for my country gets stronger every time I visit a new state. Few days back Read more:Celebrations
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BPO Culture: Good or bad for Indian youth? 2008-09-09 07:07:00 BPO or Business Process Outsourcing has become a common phenomenon in India. Targeting undergraduates and those who are in their late twenties, BPOs are currently one of the major sources of employment for the Indian youth
. Even, I started my career as a customer care executive at a reputed BPO for US clients. While working there, I have always felt that BPOs provide a golden opportunity to all th
Dussehra Celebrations might turn sour this year 2008-10-07 07:26:00 My friend has come all the way from London to celebrate Dussehra and Diwali with us in India. He loves the way festivals are celebrated in India. The pomp and gaiety of festive celebrations in our country is known all over the world. My friend asked me to visit a nearby Ramlila. I was a bit reluctant in going to Ramlila initially as there is a huge crowd over there but as he pushed me hard, Read more:Celebrations
Guru Nanak Jayanti: Let's Celebrate it in its True Essence 2008-11-05 06:33:00 Guru Nanak was the first guru of the Sikhs. Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Guru Parab is celebrated on the full moon day of Kartika. It is all about celebrating the birth anniversary of a great saint like Guru Nanak, who will always be remembered as one of the greatest social reformers, preachers and saints. Although, I am not a Sikh, I always eagerly wait for this sacred festival. This is beca Read more:Celebrate
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Karva Chauth: A Glamourized Festival that is Popular Even Amongst the Younger Generation 2008-10-16 07:36:00 As I am unmarried, I have never celebrated the festival of Karva Chauth. However, this festival has always fascinated me for its inherent charm and significance. What is even more exciting is its glamorous status in today's time. This is the result of increasing interest of companies in this festival, who see it as a great opportunity to market their products and services. Now, it is not only Diwa Read more:Festival
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Children's Day and Child Labor: A Picture in Contrast 2008-11-11 05:22:00 The festive spirit in India has always held me in thrall. Talking of festivals that are a celebration of individuality, one cannot forget the Children
's Day. I still remember my scholastic days when we were informed a week earlier about the programmes that will mark the Children's Day celebration in the school, and when even the most shy guy/girl in the class would raise hands to enter his/her nam Read more:Picture
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