Archive for January, 2022
Ae Mere Vatan Ke Logo Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Jan 31, 2022
Kavi Pradeep mulled over the Indo Sino war as he walked along the beach in Mahim, Mumbai. The poet, and songwriter, was deeply disturbed at the losses. It was 1962 and China overwhelmingly defeated India during this intense conflict at 18,000 feet high in the mountainous region of Tibet. Many soldiers lost their lives during…
Embrace Diversity – Abide with Me and Ae Mere Vatan Ke Log Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Jan 28, 2022
Republic Day celebrates जश्न the day India adopted the constitution in 1950. But, Republic Day ceremonies समारोह will be different this year. This is because the powers that be, changed the song normally played during the Beating of the Retreat. But, why would a change in song cause it to be different विभिन्न, you…
Bombay Lokal and Hindi Hip Hop Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Jan 20, 2022
Nalasopara, Mumbai is a little slice टुकड़ा of American rap culture in India. Nalasopara is located about 30 miles north उत्तर of Mumbai city. Easily accessible by train रेल गाडी it is a short half-hour ride. The price per square foot also makes it highly desirable among migrant प्रवासी laborers who work in the city…
Learn Hindi from Authentic Sources Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Jan 13, 2022
There are a plethora बहुतायत of sources to learn Hindi! But all these sources great? Or effectiveप्रभावशाली? The most effective method for learning Hindi is via an authentic source. Why, you ask? Current Trends Apps and Textbooks are great but can you really learn the nuances अति सूक्ष्म अंतरof language and dialects through apps? Although…
A Tiger Safari in January Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Jan 11, 2022
If you watch and listen to this Uttarakhand native provide an explanation व्याख्या of Bengal tiger sightings in Jim Corbett National Park, you will want to jump on a plane to go there immediately तुरंत. Jim Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the many tourist sites of India. This gorgeous wildlife sanctuary…
Chor Bazaar – Thieves Market Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Jan 6, 2022
One of India’s original flea markets कबाड़ी बाजार located in South Mumbai. The word for flea is kabaddi in Hindi. The name of the market is ‘Chor Bazaar’ or ‘Thieves Market’. It’s original name was ‘Shor Bazaar’ because it was noisyशोर But over time evolved and true to its name took on the form of…