Glimpse of India – (Non)Violence that led to Free India

(Non)Violence that led to Free India How India was colonised is a long story. I’m summarising it for quick reference.British came to India in the 17th century on the pretext of making it their colony. India was a strong nation at that time under the rule of Jehangir. After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal…

Glimpse of India – Languages We Speak

Glimpse of India – Languages We Speak With each post in ‘Glimpse of India’ series, I make an effort to introduce my country, India to the world and remind my fellow citizens of the rich culture and diversity we are blessed with. Ours is a country of population more than 130 crore where people from…

Glimpse of India – Joyous Ride through food lanes of India

Joyous Ride through food lanes of India Inspired by rich heritage and magical herbs, Indian food is nutritious and health-oriented when cooked with passion 💕 source The inviting aroma of Indian food is due to the herbs and spices used to cook the meals. Spices are an integral part of Indian recipes. Cardamom, coriander, turmeric,…

Glimpse of India – Land of Gods

Glimpse of India – Land of Gods India is a land of multiple religions and diverse cultures. Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhism, Jainism; I’m not doing justice by missing some religions here. About 80% of citizens follow Hinduism and most of them bow their heads before a God or Goddess. In our homes, we don’t…

Glimpse of India- Festivals Galore

Glimpse of India- Festivals Galore Festivals give us good reason to break the monotony and celebrate the occasion called life. Many festivals are linked with our religious faiths with a strong sense to perform the associated rituals. We have many religions and as many festivals to celebrate our stay on Earth. These remind us that…

Glimpse of India- Exploring Buzzing Bazaars

Pic Credit- Glimpse of India- Exploring Buzzing Bazaars If you want to absorb the true essence of India, visit its Bazaars brimming with enthusiastic people. Those who are unaware, Bazaar is the name given to markets which sell goods at a relatively low price. We get more variety in Bazaars that translates into more choice….