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Amar Kutir, meaning “my cottage,” beckons as more than just a name. Once a haven for the stalwarts of the independence movement, this haven has seamlessly metamorphosed into a vibrant cooperative society that champions arts and crafts. Poised along the tranquil banks of the Kopai River, a ...
The search for meaning in a chaotic world With humor, pathos, and intellectual curiosity, KALAKAAR challenges the audience to reflect on their own human condition. *Genre:* Solo Drama/ Monologue *Duration:* 50 to 60 minutes (no interval) *Language:* Hindi *Suitable for:* Ages 16+ *Experi...
The word `culture' is derived from the Latin word "colere", meaning to build on, to cultivate, and to foster. The main objective of the study is to explore and examine the cultural differences between four cultures representing four regions of India: Gujarati in west, Tamil Nadu in south,...
For instance, " Zingiber officinale Roscoe " has the highest usage report of 18, meaning it was mentioned 18 times as a herbal medicine among the traditional medicinal practitioners in the four different areas of study. Similarly, " Curcuma longa L." has a usage report of 15, indicating it...
It is in the light of these dismal developments that Rahman’s (who by now had been christened ‘Father of the Nation’, and affectionately called ‘Bangabandhu’ meaning friend to every Bengali) historic 7 March 1971 address to the people of East Pakistan (henceforth known as Bangladesh) tha...
Alternatively, these differences may be due to linguistic variation rather than a cultural difference: in the Japanese translation of the AQ-Child, the meaning of item 34 was perceived ambiguously by parents and so had to be clarified with a supplemental explanation in addition to the original ...
These teach us about the meaning of life, the real nature of the universe, how we can connect to our ancestors, as well as impart valuable lessons that will put us on the right path. Our Indian religious books include bhajan, devotional songs that express spiritual ideas and lessons. We ...
order to avoid legal complication (if say yes) and social humiliation or stigma (if say no—Jhuki) (Jhukimara. Deliberate self-harm attempt without definite desire to die is locally known as “Jukhimara” or simply “Jukhi.” The literal meaning of the term is “taking risk” (of life)...