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Bandi Chhor Divas
Bandi Chhor Divas, i.e., “the day of release of detainees” holds a great significance for the Sikhs since it was on this day in 1619 that the sixth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Hargobind, returned […]
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Diwali celebrations: History, meaning and significance
“May the divine light of Diwali drive away all the darkness and bring peace, happiness and prosperity in your life.” This is one of the most common “Happy Diwali” text messages that we love sharing […]
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Narak Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali
Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi is generally observed a day before Badi Diwali. But this year, Chhoti Diwali and Badi Diwali will be celebrated on the same date (Monday, 24 October 2022) because the solar […]
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Dhanteras: The Festival of wealth
Dhantrayodashi, which is also known as Dhanteras, is the first day of five days long Diwali festivities. On the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi came out of the ocean during the churning of the Milky […]
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Diwali: The 5-day festival from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj
Every year, Hindus celebrate Diwali to mark the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and happiness over despair. The festival of lights, also known as Deepavali, is observed with much pomp across the […]
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IAAC-CGI CELEBRATE INDIA@75
By Mabel Pais On the 75th anniversary of India’s independence from colonial rule, the Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), a premier cultural organization of the U.S.A. and the Consulate General of India in New York (CGI-NY), […]
Business & Economics
Indian economy: Achievements, gaps, and aspirations
In the context of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, celebrating India’s 75th year of Independence, it is an opportune moment to examine the achievements of the past, identify the remaining gaps, and aspirations for the Indian […]
Bollywood
Legends who conquered Indian Cinema
Indian cinema is known for its culture, tradition, and variety. Every actor has hugely contributed to this industry, be it Tollywood or Bollywood. But some are living legends who are known for their acting and […]
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Important achievements of the country since Independence
India in 2022 and India in 1947 are stark reminders of how a country evolves and survives the test of time. In the last 75 years, India has emerged with new dynamics and has made […]
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India’s journey from 1947: Historic events
On August 15, 2022, India celebrates its 75th Independence Day. The number 75 is significant, for it alone indicates how many years India has journeyed as an independent nation after driving out the British colonisers. […]
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Architects of Independence
Hundreds and thousands left everything, and many sacrificed their life for one common goal – freedom of India from foreign rule! These freedom fighters, activists and revolutionaries came from different backgrounds and philosophies to fight […]
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India @ 75: Time to celebrate, but also to introspect
Who possibly can put obstacles in India’s ambition to emerge as a prosperous, just society which can assure quality education, gender equality, affordable and clean energy, and social justice for all? None else, but anti-India […]
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August Kranti
Quit India Movement Day is observed on 8 August, which is also known as August Kranti. It is considered an important movement in the freedom struggle where masses also participated and took charge themselves. Let […]
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India’s march to freedom
India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day on August 15 this year with the theme ‘Nation First, Always First’. The Indian government is celebrating the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ program in view of 75 years […]
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Raksha Bandhan: The bond of security
Raksha bandhan is the main festival of Hindus which is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan and every year the festival comes in August. This festival is celebrated throughout India and Nepal. Raksha […]
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CELEBRATE INDIA@75 AT ERASING BORDERS DANCE FEST
By Mabel Pais “Erasing Borders” dance performances are part of the Indo-American Arts Council’s (iaac.us) ongoing celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, August 15. The celebration will feature two live performances, August 6 […]
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International Yoga Day 2022 International Yoga Day is observed every year on June 21st to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of yoga . This year, the world will commemorate the 8th International Yoga […]
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Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima, traditionally known as Vesak or Vesakha, is celebrated as Lord Gautama Buddha’s Birthday. Vaishakh Purnima is also called Buddha Purnima. Gautama Buddha’s name was first Prince Siddhartha Gautama. Buddha means ‘Knowledgeable and knowledgeable […]
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Ramadan for Non-Muslims: Eid Mubarak
Ramadan is also known as Ramzan in South Asia and Hari Raya Pauso in Indonesia which has the largest Muslim population in the world. Indeed, about 50% of the world’s Muslims (800 million) […]
culture and literature
Vaisakhi: The harvest festival
Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is a harvest festival celebrated in India and in parts of the world largely by the Sikh community. The day holds great significance and is celebrated as Sikh New Year, […]
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The Creation of Khalsa
Following the death of Teg Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), the most important of all the Gurus with the exception of Guru Nanak, assumed leadership of the Sikhs. Gobind Rai, whose name was altered to […]
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The Invincible Spirit of Optimism-‘Charhdi Kala’
“The Spirit of Charhdi-kala is all about rising to the occasion, whenever standing up and speaking out becomes quintessential, whether for one’s own rights or to protect another who is being subjugated, oppressed, tormented and […]
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GOPIO New York & SIAEA With the Consulate General of India in New York Celebrate Culture of India at Virtual Holi Festival
NEW YORK (TIP): Holi is the national festival of colors, celebrated across India in different forms and traditions. The celebration of this colorful festival brings people of different faiths with diverse socio-political ideologies closer. This […]
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Holi: Let the color shower joy
Holi is considered as one of the most revered and celebrated festivals of India and it is celebrated in almost every part of the country. It is also sometimes called as the “festival of love” […]
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The Sikh festival of Hola Mohalla
Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival that takes place on the first of the lunar month of Chet, which usually falls in March. This, by a tradition established by Guru Gobind Singh, follows the Hindu […]