Superstition in India Posted by Nitin Kumar on Oct 26, 2013
Superstition (अन्धविश्वास – Andhvishvas) could be seen and heard all over the world, and India is no different. Let me show you some of the superstitions that many people believe in India. It is believe that you may face disappoint if a black cat crosses your way, while you are leaving for an important ask…
Bharata Natyam Posted by Nitin Kumar on Oct 21, 2013
India offers a variety of classical dance and Bharata Natyam is one of them. Origins of this classical (शास्त्रीय – Shastriy) dance form dates back to 4th or 3rd century B.C. and find the first reference (संदर्भ – Sandarbh) in ancient Indian treatise (आलेख – Aalekh) called Natya Shastra. It is the most popular dance…
Vocabulary in Hindi – Crime and the Law Posted by Nitin Kumar on Sep 30, 2013
How would you describe a topic on a crime or the law in Hindi? Do you know enough vocabulary on this topic? If not, let me show you basic vocabulary in crime (अपराध – Apradh) and law (नियम – Niyam) in Hindi. The following list (सूची – Suchi) contain Hindi vocabulary (शब्दावली – Shabdaavali) related…
How to type in Hindi Posted by Nitin Kumar on Sep 28, 2013
I get a constant question on how to write in Hindi on Facebook or how to publish my blogs in Hindi on web. And I can understand that many Hindi learning members wish to write into Hindi too. So in this post, I will show you some of the tools which may be used to…
Vocabulary in Hindi – Science Posted by Nitin Kumar on Sep 24, 2013
How would you describe a scientific topic in Hindi? Do you know the scientific terms in Hindi? If not, let me show you basic vocabulary in science in Hindi. Science is called विज्ञान (vigyan) in Hindi. The following list (सूची – suchi) contain Hindi vocabulary (शब्दावली – shabdaavali) related to religion. English words and their translations…
Ladakh Festival Posted by Nitin Kumar on Sep 23, 2013
Let me take you too a interesting and colorful festival of India which is called Ladakh Festival. Ladakh is a region which is located in the north Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. With Great Himalayas on its south and Kunlun mountain range on its north, it is a place of its own beautry. The most…
Conversation in Hindi Household – II Posted by Nitin Kumar on Sep 22, 2013
In the continuation of my post on the topic of daily conversations in a Hindi household (between partners/spouse), I’d like to present the second post on the same topic with some more conversational phrases. Those, who, have missed the first part on this topic can find it on the following link : https://blogs.transparent.com/hindi/conversation-in-hindi-household-i/ What have…