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Holi- The Hindu Festival of Color!

If you happen to be in India towards the end of Feb or in the month of March, you are likely to witness one of the most colorful celebration in the world...the Hindu festival of color- Holi. The festival of Holi which was originally a symbolic commemmoration of a legend from Hindu Mythology, is now a days more of an exuberant show of goodwill and cheer, with all classes of society mixing up and celebrating the festival by playing and putting color on each other, painting the town rainbow shades! Here's a look at the religious significance of Holi and how it is celebrated today:

Small Spaces, Big Ideas

Living in flats or apartments always means, looking for space saving options. There are a lot of things we avoid doing because our living spaces are small. So here are som good space curtailing tips and ideas, to get going with our parties and also make our houses look spacious, modern and in style.

Dog Breeds that suit Indian Climate

Although, with special care breeds like the labradors, pugs, german shepards, beagle, daschunds, great danes, dalmations, scottish terrier, boxers or the fashionable french poodle can be raised. Here is a list of dog breeds that are most commonly found in India.

Martial Art of Kerala - KALARI

'Kalari' or 'Kalaripayyat' is the exclusive martial arts legacy of Kerala. An old combat martial art originating in Southern India, Kalari is used as a defensive system. It's believed that Kalaripayyat may have been the inspiration for the many Asian martial arts we know today. Kalaripayattu is indigenous to the South Indian state of Kerala and derives its name from the Malayalam word Ã¢â‚¬ËœKalariÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ which literally means Ã¢â‚¬ËœbattlefieldÃ¢â‚¬â„¢. In respect to this martial art, Kalari refers to the arena where training goes on and demonstrations are performed. Originally, the Kal...

The Magic of Parathas

Known as one of the best and popular breakfasts of India, 'Parathas'(Stuffed Bread) are a healthy, delicious and filling food. Anyone would agree that the best way to start a morning with a good appetite would be to indulge yourself into some steaming hot butter-dripping 'parathas'. Check out how this type of 'Indian bread' came to exist in almost every household. 'Parathas' can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner too...

10 Famous Fashion Designers and Fashion trends in India

Fashion is a huge industry in India. With globalisation Indian Fashion has got a wider platform to display their talents and introduce the 'Sari' to the world. India was always known as a country of jungles, snakes and poverty. But this has changed over the last decade. One of the reasons of India competing in the race among the leading countries of the world is because of its sudden burst of fashion exposure - both within and beyond the country. India is a diverse nation and does not have one particular style to call its own. However, fashion in India placed itself on the map creating ...

India Independence Day '08 - Celebrations around the...

India celebrates its 62nd Independance Day on 15th August 2008. Half a century and more than decade later, India has come a long way. This year, we've witnessed many highs and lows in our country - terror attacks in Rajasthan and Bangalore, IPLs, winning the world cup in Cricket T20, the sensex soaring and falling, recession, getting our first individual Gold medal at the Olympics. Despite of all these trials and tribulations, the country moves forward to celebrate our Independance Day. And not only in India, Indians all around the world are preparing for a grand celebration on the 15th...