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By: Gautam Banerjee
Recent Indo-Chinese agreement to resist binding cuts and caps to their greenhouse gas emissions will impede measures by international climate change negotiators. more...
'Dhanteras' - The Indian Festival of Wealth
By: Shanti Mahadevan
Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day long Diwali festival and Goddess Laxmi is worshipped for prosperity and well being and is of importance to the trading class more...
Marriage Customs of India's Hindu Majority
Marriage customs in India may seem unnecessarily complicated from a Western viewpoint, but they have been working for Indian marriages and families for generations. more...
An Introduction to Four Main Indian Festivals
By: Prerna Malik
India is a land of colors and festivals. Here is an introduction to four main Indian or Hindu festivals that are celebrated each year with great joy and fervor. more...
Late 'Queen Mother' Gayatri Devi of India
By: Shanti Mahadevan
Queen Gayatri Devi had many facets to her persona. From a 'beauty' queen to a politician, she was also an educationist, philanthropist, social worker and a sportswoman. more...
By: Simone Preuss
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond of love between brothers and sisters, cousins and friends. Find free Rakhi greeting cards and select popular Raksha Bandhan messages. more...
By: Simone Preuss
Decorative Indian bindis brighten up anyone's face and outfit. Learn more about this age-old tradition. more...
Living and Working in Dharavi Slums
By: Amanda Fortier
A reality tour of the setting for Slumdog Millionaire shows one of Asia's largest ghettos is a melting pot of cultures and a community teeming with industrial activity. more...
Chronic Diseases on the Rise in Mumbai
By: Amanda Fortier
Mumbaikers are increasingly subject to stress ailments as the booming city life takes its toll on the health and wellness of its citizens. more...
By: Simone Preuss
The movies of Indian Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan - Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Chak De India and Om Shanti Om - have been worldwide successes. more...
By: Simone Preuss
Indian wedding cards are colorful and important parts of any Indian wedding. The wedding invitation design conveys the theme, style and grandeur of the wedding in India. more...
By: Simone Preuss
What would an Indian wedding be without song and dance? Regardless if baraat, sangeet or the wedding reception, Indian pop music and bhangra tunes are always present. more...
Accessorizing Indian Wedding Dresses
By: Simone Preuss
Got the perfect outfit for an Indian wedding but not sure how to accessorize? Find out how to pick the right shoes, jewelry, makeup, bangles and bag. more...
By: Simone Preuss
What to wear to an Indian wedding - sari or lehenga - is probably the most pressing question women ask themselves, regardless if they are the bride or a guest. more...
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