Diwali, the festival of light is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals in the world. Besides India, where it all began, Diwali is also celebrated by Indians residing in countries like Malaysia, US, Nepal, Africa, Australia, Britain, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Fiji, Mauritius, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. Let’s...Read More
The festival of Holi brings excitement; it brings laughter, gunjiyas, gulal, pichkaris, and thandai. It brings out the kid in adults. It brings out the kid in kids too. The traditional game of colours hides inherent dangers for children, but with a little preparation by parents, there is no need to worry. Gulal (or Abir...Read More
Tradition is the hallmark of diversity. Whether it be the Christian exchange of gifts at Christmas or the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca (otherwise known as Hajj), religious holidays are steeped in custom. This is equally true for the Hindu festival of Holi. While many hold religious Holi ceremonies, for others, Holi is more of a...Read More
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The Hindu Festival of Colours, otherwise known as ‘Holi’, dates back to the fourth century and marks the beginning of spring after the long winter. Many see it as symbolic of the triumph of good over evil. Marked with great excitement, it is widely celebrated in March, which is parallel to the Hindu calendar month...Read More
Christmas, the most magical time of the year, and the most expensive… For many of us, making Christmas the perfect, memorable experience for our loved ones can be a stressful day, especially if we don’t have an unlimited budget at our disposal. However, as many Christmas movies are fond of telling us, Christmas isn’t about...Read More
Where to celebrate ‘Holi’ in Australia
Are you an Indian who has just landed in Australia? Or you have been living in Australia for a long time and want to enjoy the upcoming Holi. Be it any reason; you would be amazed to know that Australia celebrates different cultures as well as makes allowances for the Indian community to celebrate their festival...Read More
Christmas is fun and should be a dull moment. Christmas doesn’t have to get boring once all the turkey has been eaten, all the batteries have run out on new toys, and all the wrapping sheet disposed of, No! So, get creative this yuletide and play any of these seven Christmas games with your family...Read More
As Christmas time is approaching, most of us are preparing and decorating our homes for the festival. Staging and designing the Christmas tree marks the official start of Christmas time in your house. So, if you already bought a stunning and impressive Christmas tree that is full of branches and filled with decorations. Whether it...Read More
The Best Events in Sydney for Christmas 2019
One of the pleasant ways to enjoy Christmas in Sydney is to visit Christmas events, where every member of the family can catch fun. There is no better way to enjoy this festive season than by getting yourself soaked up in an incredible atmosphere, knowing that the kids, friends, and family members are well entertained....Read More
Christmas is a time to show love to friends and family by giving them gifts, but what is the essence of giving out gifts that are not worthwhile or that would be quickly forgotten. So ditch those gifts that quickly lose their shine like candies, candles, socks, etc. and embrace gifts with a little innovation....Read More