Onam: A Celebration of Tradition, Prosperity, and Unity

Onam: A Celebration of Tradition, Prosperity, and Unity

Kerala, a state in south India, celebrates Onam with great enthusiasm and is amongst the largest communal festivals in India. This colourful festival has grand celebrations as people from all walks of Keralan life come together to celebrate the return of their legendary King Mahabali! Onam is not an exclusive church festival, but rather a … Read more

Pongal: A Celebration of Harvest, Prosperity, and Tradition

Pongal: A Celebration of Harvest, Prosperity, and Tradition

Pongal, a harvest festival celebrating the Sun God, is one of India’s most renowned festivals celebrated mostly in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu. Rice is harvested, and newly cooked rice mixed with milk and jaggery is offered in thanks, hence the term ‘Pongal’ which means overflowing. The festival is a celebration of culture and … Read more

Raksha Bandhan – Celebrating the Bond Between Siblings

Raksha Bandhan – Celebrating the Bond Between Siblings

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is perhaps one of the most popular celebrations which deeply signifies the beautiful bond of love, trust, and protection between brothers and sisters. Celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan (usually during August), this festival has transcended regional barriers and firmly strengthened familial bonds. Raksha … Read more

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Dominated by King’s nonviolent approach, Martin Luther King Jr. was an important figure in the American civil rights movement and a dedicated activist in the fight against racial inequality in America. His birthday is January 15, 1929, and he was born in Atlanta, Georgia. King strived to achieve his goals, resembling Gandhi’s fighting approach without … Read more

Teachers’ Day

Teachers' Day

To honour the contributions of teachers around the world, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on different days. In India, Teachers’ Day is observed every year on 5th September which marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a great philosopher, scholar, and the second President of India. This day is aimed at recognizing all the hard … Read more

The Magic of My Favourite Book

The Magic of My Favourite Book

Reading expands your horizons, exposes you to new ideas, and fuels your creativity, and in this regard, books are a perfect fit. There are many novels that I have read but one is treasured for me, the novel “Take A Mockingbird” written by Harper Lee. This great work has held the attention of fans for … Read more

My Dream

My Dream

Dreams are the motivations that lead to actions towards causes and activities, they are the reason we define life and strive to become better. It is the goal that brings reason to existence. I want to become a person who’ll have an influence on the world for the good and be able to inspire others. … Read more

My Family

My Family

We acquire our identity and who we are through family and then we get love and support. I am blessed enough to have amazing people surrounding me, and especially my family because I hold them dearly. We often make countless memories together surrounded by affectionate love and laughter which is why everyone in the family … Read more