Category: Culture/Religion

The jury has been out for quite some time now. When will it be back?

Kenya’s Indian Diaspora has been urged not to miss the historic welcome event for Indian Prime Minister Narendera Modi on 10 July 2016 by Dr Manu Chandaria, the

One of the most well-known maxims supposedly from the Oracle at Delphi in ancient Greece is ‘Know Thyself’.

Mauritius prepares to celebrate the Maha Shivaratree with piety and fervour this week and pilgrims from all over the island will converge towards the sacred lake of Ganga

At long last, Hindu religious organizations are trying to drive the message of discipline and respect for the environment in the minds of the public. Well done and

Where shall we find God if we cannot see Him in our own hearts and in every living being? – Swami Vivekananda As happens every year on the

A few days back I attended a Vivah Sanskar – Hindu wedding – in Patna, Bihar. I was invited by the family of Mr Swayam Prakash, coordinating editor

After Maha Shivaratri last year I wrote an article titled ‘Post Maha Shivaratri’. In it I shared some personal observations about a few key aspects of the event,

The Pope’s visit in Mexico and his repentance discourse on past wrongs inflicted on the natives inhabiting the place centuries ago brings to mind historical episodes that are

Without culture we are the living dead

Who of our generation does not remember Subhas Chandra Bose, the intrepid Netaji? In fact Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s imposing framed photo hangs proudly in the homes of

It is undeniable that the youth in this country will keep up the traditions, culture and religion. I am fascinated by our youth particularly when it comes to

Returning from a visit in Rome six years ago , I met a priest who quizzed me about the ancient monuments of the city. My answer was brief.

‘In the West, the woman in the family is mostly seen in her role as the wife while in India, the woman of the house is always the

Le 21 septembre, Maurice a fêté le tricentenaire de l’arrivée du Commandant Dufresne D’Arsel et aussi les 114 ans1 de la naissance du grand réformateur, traducteur et pédagogue