Holi – The Festival of Colors
Holi is the festival of colors. The festival signifies the arrival of spring and the end of winter. In India,…
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Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is an important Hindu festival celebrated in different forms in India and Nepal. The festival is celebrated when…
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Maghi Mela at Muktsar
Maghi is the occassion when Sikhs commemorate the sacrifice of forty Sikhs, who fought for Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth…
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Lohri – The Bonfire Festival
India, the land of festivals, and Lohri is the harvest festival of the breadbasket of India, i.e. Punjab. Lohri falls…
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Here’s how Diwali is celebrated around the world
Other than India, Diwali is also celebrated in other parts of the world where Hindus are in prominent numbers. In…
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Govardhan Puja
The day following Diwali or the fourth day of the Diwali celebrations is known by the names of 'Padwa’ or…
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Diwali traditions: How the festival is celebrated in different states of India
Every Indian welcomes the divine festival of Diwali with open arms. Irrespective of different cultures and backgrounds, the nation comes…
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Bandi Chhor Divas
Bandi Chhor Divas, i.e., "the day of release of detainees" holds a great significance for the Sikhs since it was…
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Diwali celebrations: History, meaning and significance
“May the divine light of Diwali drive away all the darkness and bring peace, happiness and prosperity in your life."…
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Narak Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali
Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi is generally observed a day before Badi Diwali. But this year, Chhoti Diwali and Badi…
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Dhanteras: The Festival of wealth
Dhantrayodashi, which is also known as Dhanteras, is the first day of five days long Diwali festivities. On the day…
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Diwali: The 5-day festival from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj
Every year, Hindus celebrate Diwali to mark the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and happiness over despair.…
Read MoreIAAC-CGI CELEBRATE INDIA@75
By Mabel Pais On the 75th anniversary of India’s independence from colonial rule, the Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), a premier…
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Indian economy: Achievements, gaps, and aspirations
In the context of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, celebrating India’s 75th year of Independence, it is an opportune moment to…
Read MoreLegends who conquered Indian Cinema
Indian cinema is known for its culture, tradition, and variety. Every actor has hugely contributed to this industry, be it…
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Important achievements of the country since Independence
India in 2022 and India in 1947 are stark reminders of how a country evolves and survives the test of…
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India’s journey from 1947: Historic events
On August 15, 2022, India celebrates its 75th Independence Day. The number 75 is significant, for it alone indicates how…
Read MoreArchitects of Independence
Hundreds and thousands left everything, and many sacrificed their life for one common goal - freedom of India from foreign…
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India @ 75: Time to celebrate, but also to introspect
Who possibly can put obstacles in India's ambition to emerge as a prosperous, just society which can assure quality education,…
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August Kranti
Quit India Movement Day is observed on 8 August, which is also known as August Kranti. It is considered an…
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India’s march to freedom
India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day on August 15 this year with the theme 'Nation First, Always First'. The…
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Raksha Bandhan: The bond of security
Raksha bandhan is the main festival of Hindus which is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan and every…
Read MoreCELEBRATE INDIA@75 AT ERASING BORDERS DANCE FEST
By Mabel Pais “Erasing Borders” dance performances are part of the Indo-American Arts Council’s (iaac.us) ongoing celebrations of the 75th…
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Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima, traditionally known as Vesak or Vesakha, is celebrated as Lord Gautama Buddha's Birthday. Vaishakh Purnima is also called…
Read MoreRamadan for Non-Muslims: Eid Mubarak
Ramadan is also known as Ramzan in South Asia and Hari Raya Pauso in Indonesia which has the…
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Vaisakhi: The harvest festival
Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is a harvest festival celebrated in India and in parts of the world largely by…
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The Creation of Khalsa
Following the death of Teg Bahadur, Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), the most important of all the Gurus with the exception…
Read MoreThe Invincible Spirit of Optimism-‘Charhdi Kala’
“The Spirit of Charhdi-kala is all about rising to the occasion, whenever standing up and speaking out becomes quintessential, whether…
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