Folk dances of India

India is acclaimed internationally for its rich cultural heritage which is being maintained for centuries together, and is known for its unity in diversity, as we have several States with varied traditions and customs which have been practised for generations.

THE PARSIS OF INDIA

If you have a Parsi friend, chances are you fondly call him Bawa or her Bawi. Bawa or Bawi contribute to your friends’ circle with naughty jokes, warm hugs, a great appetite and plenty of good food.

Training in the Woods

A career in the Indian Forest Service

Online Education: Crisis or Opportunity?

The Covid-19 pandemic has radically changed the face of education. Online learning is by far the most compelling alternative which ensures physical distancing and safe learning in a home-based environment.

Independent India

The New Challenges

Happiness is your inheritance!

If I ask any one of you, what is the one thing that you ultimately want in life, I take it for granted that your answer is going to be, happiness.

EVERTON WEEKES

Fall of the last W(icket)

What The Bully Doesn't Realize

Avni was a teenager.

Making A Difference In Covid Times!

The parents of Alok Dev sent their fourth grade son to a nearby dance school during the lockdown to learn dancing.

Eat Well, Eat Healthy!

Healthy food choices and eating habits are important at all stages but vital for teens.

Do You Have A Role Model?

“My dad was my best friend and greatest role model. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, and friend.” — TiGER WOODS

JOHNNY ORLANDO: The New Teen Heartthrob

Despite his young age, Johnny Orlando drives many crazy — blame that on his awesome vocals and singing talents, not forgetting his good looks.

TIWA(LALUNG) TRIBE

Tiwa or Lalung is an indigenous tribe of the Tibeto-Burman race whose habitats are mainly Assam and Meghalaya.

The East Indians An enduring image

“Eh poree kaun ache...” is a lively melodious song that originated in the East indian community and literally means “Whose little girl is this…?” and is usually sung at East Indian weddings. Without knowing its meaning or purpose, it is randomly played by all and sundry at every possible occasion irrespective of its relevance.

Mrs Margaret Smith Court The best ever

Margaret Court is the first Australian woman to win the three other Grand Slam tournaments outside her home country. She was ranked the World No. 1 women’s player in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1970 and 1973. She remains one among the only three women players that have won all the four Grand Slam titles in a single year. She achieved the rare distinction in 1970, while Maureen Connolly had performed the feat in 1953 and SteffiGraf in 1988.

MOVIE REVIEW: Gulabo Sitabo

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Vijay Raaz, Bijendra Kala, Srishti Shrivastava Director: Shoojit Sircar My ratings: 3.5/5, IMDB & Rotten Tomatoes ratings not available

From Rejection to Acceptance!

“A rejection is nothing more than a necessary step in the pursuit of success.” — Bo Bennett, motivational speaker

The Virus Of Prejudice

In the short story titled Misjudged by Cassie Jammie, three youngsters named Scarlett, Cash and Greyson are considered children of bad reputation. Parents advised their children not to have anything to do with them. In fact the whole town looked at them with suspicion and kept away from them.

5 Young Adult Novels To Inspire & Motivate You

As the Corona virus situation keeps the country under lockdown, and homebound the whole day, many young people are turning to books to keep them profitably engaged. Nitya Agarwala brings you five novels that you will enjoy reading, and keep you and all at home, entertained, inspired and motivated. Do give them a try!

Surround Yourself with Winners

Mount Lambak is situated in Johor state in Malaysia. In Malay, it is called Gunung Lambak. The summit is about 1400 metres high. On 25 March 2016, I accompanied a group of fellow runners from Simei Runners of Singapore for a day’s hike.

The Aces

The Aces are no strangers to doing what they want. Four young girls who want to do something in the music world and do it right.

CHUNI GOSWAMI A tribute

At the time of this article going to press, the six previous weeks have been one of tragedy, tragedy and tragedy. One small virus seems to have shattered the pride of the generation; a generation that took pride in so many scientific advancements and worse still is the fact that the end of this tragic trail still seems to be illusive and beyond comprehension. While the loss of lives of nearly a million people around the world is a general tragedy, back home in India though not attributable to the wicked Coronavirus, we had two deaths in Bollywood and even the sports world was not spared when the heavens recalled two famous sports personalities of yesteryears — P. K. Banerjee and Sabimal Goswami; the latter better known to his fans as Chuni Goswami.

Virus Hunter A career as a virologist

As COVID-19 continues its grip on the world, the need for a vaccine to defeat the virus is urgent. Developing a vaccine or a treatment is a painstakingly slow and detailed endeavour. Finding a compound that works, testing it in animals, and then rolling it out to clinical trials in humans can take years. But this pandemic is pushing the researchers, better known as virologists, to work around the clock and develop a vaccine as soon as possible.

Petula Thomas From ordinary to extraordinary

There are some people in the world who strike you as extraordinary, gifted and God-sent in your very first encounter with them. Petula Thomas, Director of the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce, is one such person.

FILM REVIEW: Angrezi Medium

Cast: Irrfan Khan, Radhika Madan, Deepak Dobriyal, Kareena Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Kiku Sharda, Ranvir Shorey and Pankaj Tripathi

Discover the elusive peace within you!

We live in a competitive world where the most important person to be encouraged and promoted seems to be ‘ME’. We tend to lose our perspective of all around us, and focus only on this monster or idol. This ‘Me’ or ‘I’ occupies centre-stage and tries to push out everyone else, so that he/ she occupies the whole stage.

Chiara Luce Badano: A teen icon for our times

Chiara means clear; Luce means light. Chiara Luce Badano was an Italian girl who, at the age of 18, died of a very painful bone cancer. She passed away on 7 October 1990. However, she left behind a trail of light which travels on, across all nations, urging young people everywhere to make a masterpiece of their lives the way she did.

ANTS that bite

Have you ever found yourself rolling downhill?

Democracy... Step by Step

Once upon a time there was a king …” these were the fairy tales that we listened to with rapt attention as children.

Lessons to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic

At different times the world has witnessed sufferings from epidemics of different types, natural disasters like earthquakes, flood, tsunami, manmade tragedies of communal violence, and terrorism.