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Part 1, Indians in America: An Action-Packed Saga from 1635 to the Present Posted by Rachael on Oct 10, 2016
Welcome (आपका स्वागत है!/Aapka svaagat hai)! This is the first part of a three part series on Indians in America. I hope you enjoy this blog! (मुझे आशा है कि यह ब्लॉग आपको पसंद आयेगा!/Mujhe aasha hai ki yah blog aapko pasand aayega)! Immigration to the United States from what we now call the Republic…
How far is the Pushkar Fair? Posted by Nitya on Oct 5, 2016
The mention of Pushkar Mela (fair) usually generates an excited buzz in travelers to India. Domestic and foreign tourists alike visit the fair for a glimpse and experience of Rajasthan’s intense colors and customs. However, the original fair itself started as a venue where Rajasthani farmers traded camels and cattle. Each year, in the Hindu month of…
Let’s Celebrate Navratri! Posted by Rachael on Oct 3, 2016
नवरात्रि की बहुत शुभकामनाएँ (Many good wishes on Navratri)! Hindu communities in South Asia and beyond are now celebrating Navratri, a festival whose name is made up of two parts: नव: A Sanskrit prefix meaning “nine” (in Hindi: नौ) रात्रि: A Sanskrit word meaning “night” (in Hindi: रात, fem. noun) This is an extremely apt…
3 Romantic Bollywood Films Hindi Lovers Can’t Miss Posted by Rachael on Sep 26, 2016
This week, we’ll talk about some famous Bollywood films that feature love in major ways so we can learn how to express this vital emotion in Hindi! Umrao Jaan (1981) उमराव जान This classic film stars the bombshell Rekha or रेखा (yes, she’s one of those actresses who only needs one name to go by)…
Facebook Changes! Posted by Nitin Kumar on Sep 23, 2011
Facebook changes to new layout and features this week, 22th Sept, 2011.
Eastern Indian Treats Posted by kunthra on Aug 27, 2011
There are so many tasty treats that originate from eastern India. Ras Malai is one of those desserts that are popular in eastern India. Ras Malai is a dessert that contains cheese balls soaked in a sugary milk based soup. The cheese used is called paneer and the liquid in which it is soaked is…
Indian Amusement Parks Posted by kunthra on Aug 18, 2011
One of the happiest and family friendliest places to visit is the amusement parks that can be found all over India. If I had to choose, I’d say that the Appu Ghar is probably one of the more busier amusement parks in India. The Appu Ghar is located in New Delhi. The Appu Ghar is…