Today, people are seen going back to the practice of the 5000-year-old holistic form, Yoga. The pandemic has taught human civilization to depend on age-old resources rather than new-age cosmetics for renewal. Yoga is not just an exercise form that involves contorting your body into myriad forms and shapes. It is much more than that. Yoga involves asanas, pranayama, satkarma, …
India is a very traditional country, with thousands of years of history to fall back on. The various art forms like dance and music are an inseparable portion of our heritage. Our civilization is one of the oldest in this world. Moreover, it does not just embrace one religion or tradition but multiple forms. It is a treasure trove of …
Dwarka – you will be amazed to know that this city of Krishna is one of India’s seven revered ancient cities. Dwarka City is famous as a pilgrim place for the Hindus, but its fame is not just limited to this aspect. Also known as a submerged city, it has immense archaeological implications on modern history. To this date, archaeologists are still …
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose first realized that men and women could become very important in the Army. But appropriate education and opportunities for that was the need of the hour. If they get these two, they can join the Army and lay down their arms for the country. But in that era, as we know, society was very hostile towards …
Durga Puja overseas: Durga Puja is celebrated all over India zealously. Traditionally it is celebrated in the seventh month of the Hindu calendar(Ashvina). The 10 days celebration is observed in the country differently. The eastern part of India marks it as Durga puja, where the northern part defines it as Navratri. But the entire meaning of this festival is the …
Happy Eid-ul-Adha! Asia usually celebrates both the festivals of Eid-ul-Fitra and Eid-ul-Adha, a day after Saudi Arabia. According to Islamic belief, Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated after ten days of moon sighting in the month of Zul Hajj, which is the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims around the world offer Namaz early in the morning. The prayer is followed …
Dance isn’t discriminatory, It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, male or female, what tribe or nationality you’re from, anyone can dance. First of all, dance is art. Dance is a means of expressing one’s self through rhythmic movement. Different cultures produce different dance moves, from the African dance steps to the popular Bollywood type of dance moves, to …
When the festival of lights was masked due to pandemic and its strict rules, and the City of Joy started unlearning the meaning of flame, it was important to light a candle. Darkness is lame without light, evil is lame without virtue and so too for defeat and victory. Keeping this in mind, and considering the restrictions by the government, …
Most of you know, that Bengalis celebrate numerous festivals throughout their year. Thus, people from other communities’ call Bengalis ‘festive favourites.’ Just after Goddess Durga leaves for her husband’s home, it is time for the Kali puja and Diwali celebrations. And, just when you thought that the celebrations are all over, its time for another Puja, Jagadhatri Puja. Till date, …
19th January 2020, Woman Times Desk – The city of Joy is always blessed with musical performances but when maestros join hands to aware people about paediatric cancer the evening turns into a positive message. The event was conducted at Calcutta Rowing Club late evening. This has been one of the best production of the three – Pt. Tarun Bhattacharyya, Rasika …
