Holi, known as the “Festival of Colors” was celebrated this year on March 20 and 21 around the world by people of Indian origin. It marks the end of winter and the start of spring. Old and young, men and women come together in a spirit of uninhibited fervor to meet and greet friends, family …
Traditionally speaking
Two major festivals have come up recently – the colorful and vibrant Holi was enjoyed on March 2 while Vaisakhi is being celebrated today, April 14th. Vaisakhi is a harvest linked festival that has long been celebrated in the Punjab across both sides of the India-Pakistan border. It achieved greater significance among the Sikhs in …
I am a dreamer
“Do as I say. Don’t do as I do.” This mantra has been very effectively used since time immemorial by self-serving generations of so called spiritual and political “leaders”. One set of rules applies for everyone, while the doyens remain above all dicta. Religion and Patriotism are two areas where this might be most apparent. …