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Cold Treats for the Summer Posted by kunthra on Jun 7, 2010
The summers in India can be unbearable. Here are some cool, Indian treats that can soothe your thirst and be delicious at the same time. Aam panna : is a drink made from green mangoes, sugar and various spices. The drink is light green in color, and is a popular drink to prevent heat strokes…
Indian and South African Ties Posted by kunthra on Jun 4, 2010
South African President Jacob Zuma visited India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a diplomatic and economic matter. The two countries hope that bilateral trade will stimulate the economies of both countries. India and South Africa share some commonalities like poverty, British colonialism and AIDS. The history of India and South Africa are closely linked. For…
Indian Plane Crash Posted by kunthra on Jun 1, 2010
Last month, an Indian plane crash in Mangalore has made international news. The last time a plane crashed in India was in 2000. There were eight survivors and the stories they told of their experiences were harrowing. One man recalled a loud noise followed by flames. He survived by breaking a window and jumping out…
Buddha’s Birthday Posted by kunthra on May 28, 2010
May 27th of 2010 was Buddha Purnima (बुद्ध पुर्णिमा), also called Buddha Jayanti (बुद्ध जयंती). It’s an important day for Buddhists because it commemorates the birth of Buddha, his death, and his attainment of enlightenment. This is a day where Buddhists abstain from meat and liquor. It’s a day of compassion, and followers give offerings…
World Heritage Sites in India Posted by kunthra on May 22, 2010
The normal trip for many tourists include visiting places like the Taj Mahal, but did you know that there are other sites that happen to be just as beautiful? The Great Stūpa (स्तूप) of Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh (मध्य प्रदेश) is a Buddhist monument shaped in the form of a mound. The mound contains the relics…
Time Adverbials Posted by kunthra on May 16, 2010
The meaning “after” can be expressed with words like बाद : afterwards – बाद में after that – उसके बाद Here are some time adverbials that occurred in the past : last month – पिछले महीने last year – पिछले साल There are also some time adverbials that express “before” or “at first” before that…
North Indian Food Posted by kunthra on May 13, 2010
Do you love North Indian food? I do! Here are some of my favorite dishes! Aloo gobi (आलू गोभी) is a healthy dish of cauliflower, tumeric, garlic, ginger, cumin, onions, potatoes, and coriander. Kheema (क़ीमा) is basically minced lamb or goat. The meat is mixed with butter, garlic, cloves, onions and cinnamon. Palak…