The festive season is around the corner. And no, it has nothing to do with Presidential elections south of the border! I was thinking of Halloween, Diwali, Christmas and a host of other celebrations that we look forward to, all year. It is an agonising time for someone like me who has a sweet tooth, …
Lessons in humility
Growing up, we were fortunate to be a part of the Indian “middle” class. I am not sure of the socio-economic definition that would have applied at the time, but in lifestyle terms it meant we had a decent home, basic amenities like a fridge and a car (television had not yet arrived), house help …
Giving thanks … shukrana
Thanksgiving is my favorite celebration. It allows us to pause, reflect and express gratitude. I was not aware of Thanksgiving until we visited family in the USA back in 1980s. It was not as well known around the world at the time like it is today, thanks to Facebook, email and the many other ways …
Whose culture is it anyway…?
Heritage. Tradition. Culture. Most people can probably differentiate between these expressions. However, I am confounded by the fluid use of the expression “culture” for instance, when watching a dance performance, eating a special dish, listening to a genre of music, uttering a colloquial expression, relating a joke, behaving in a certain manner, wearing a particular …
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