Have you ever had a moment when you take a step back and really “see” the fascinating ways in which your Tamil heritage and your Western upbringing mix? For me, this fusion has always been most evident in wedding proposals. The films and series from my youth showcase...
For the same reason, you need to spend time in heritage, luxurious, and architectural palaces in India. And when we think about the word ‘palaces’ the first state that comes to our minds is The Land of Kings, Rajasthan. The best possible way to gain a deeper insight into India’s cu...
In the present study, lime-based mortars were analysed to restore an ancient temple situated near the town of Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, India. Samples were taken from four different locations at the temple. Various techniques such as acid loss analysis,...
Art and Cultural Heritage of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata: A View through the Terracotta Temples of Bishnupur, West Bengal This chapter aims to highlight the unique sculptures on the walls of Bishnupur's terracotta temples in West Bengal, depicting the culture in the Indian epics, Ramayana...
countryside green to the architectural marvels narrating centuries-old tales, every corner of Alor Setar is imbued with stories waiting to be discovered. Whether you seek serenity in the heart of nature, a deep dive into cultural heritage, or the excitement of local festivals, Alor Seta...
She understands the country of her choice better than others who come there for short periods or those belonging to the country who come under the superficial impact of the west and condemn their own heritage in their false enchantment with modernity. Foreigners At Home in India In Judy's ...
They consider themselves to be “St Thomas Christians,” in a heritage that is amalgamated with Malayali culture as well as enmeshed with Hebrew Jewish connections. They can be distinguished from the western world on the basis of this lifestyle. They confronted western Christians and described ...
September 15th to October 15th isNational Hispanic Heritage Monthin the USA. I’ve always been interested in the application of intercultural communication concepts to domestic diversity issues. Perhaps this has to do with where I was living when I first learned about intercultural theory—a racially...
The influence of colonial heritage is reported in some countries: Algeria, Australia, China HK, China Macao, New Zealand, Taiwan (from Japan and China). This influence in some cases emerges also in the choice of school language different from family language. This issue was reported and discuss...
1People who invoke ‘multiculturalism’ in a positive manner tend toassociate the term with ideals of: tolerance, the right of ethnic minoritygroups to maintain aspects of cultural heritage and language; equaltreatment, equal access and full participation with regard to matters oflaw, employment, ...