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MonthNovember 2016

Revel in the Folds of Timeless Tradition

The Saree has its origins going as far back as the Indus Valley Civilization, 2800-1800 B.C. It captivates with charm to enhance the enigma of the Indian woman. Draped in … Continue Reading Revel in the Folds of Timeless Tradition

Let’s Give Her a Chance

Equality is a right and like all rights needs to be upheld and protected in and outside, social, informal and formal institutions. Our vocabulary is expressive of our deepest generational … Continue Reading Let’s Give Her a Chance

Grace and Elegance: The Chiffon Saree

In an Indian historical context of Princely States, the epitome of social grace and elegance has been Maharani Gayatri Devi and the women of the Princely States of Rajasthan and Gwalior. … Continue Reading Grace and Elegance: The Chiffon Saree

Jaipur Blue Pottery; Flowers from Desert Sands

Endless miles of pale, hot sands, no leaf or bloom in sight, no spring blossoms nor autumnal fall, yet the soul of the desert people of Rajasthan, in Northern Indian, … Continue Reading Jaipur Blue Pottery; Flowers from Desert Sands

The Indian Affair:Turmeric and Spice

Food! Indians since the beginning of time have eaten with their fingers and not cutlery or chopsticks or any intermediary! The contact has always been immediate and absolute. Food is … Continue Reading The Indian Affair:Turmeric and Spice

Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a great tradition and one that has significance to all mankind and is celebrated in various forms world over. At the heart of all human celebration is the … Continue Reading Thanksgiving!

Shringaar Ras; A Celebration of Love

Sringara Rasa – Informative & researched article on Sringara Rasa from Indianetzone, the largest free encyclopedia on India. In the human cave-days, humankind adorned with bones, feathers, stones, sprigs and … Continue Reading Shringaar Ras; A Celebration of Love

Of Swirls and Twirls; Skirting the Tissue.

The single most comfortable and yet fit for all times, casual and formal and yes, that new catheter called “ethnic”, is unquestionably the skirt. Short, medium or long the skirt … Continue Reading Of Swirls and Twirls; Skirting the Tissue.

Fathers and Daughters; A Dowry for Life

Sheaves of Wheat, Bouquets of vibrant Corn, Plump Pumpkins and the Evergreen Sprigs and Layered robust Pine…all these make for a fine setting at Thanksgiving, the tradition celebrated post-harvest in … Continue Reading Fathers and Daughters; A Dowry for Life