- Decorate Your Home With These Easy-To-Make Rangolis
It is that time of the year again! If the beautifully lit oil lamps and lanterns bring hope and positivity, the vibrant and intricate rangoli patterns liven up the festive fervour. Just seeing a rangoli filled with different colours enhances the vibe of ‘Diwali’ and makes us realise that happy times are just around the …Decorate Your Home With These Easy-To-Make Rangolis Read More »
- Women’s Equality Day 2021: History And Significance
The United States is commemorating the 101st year of Women’s Equality Day. On August 26, the day is largely commemorated in the United States to honour American women gaining the constitutional right to vote. The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1920. The legislation makes it illegal to deny citizens of …Women’s Equality Day 2021: History And Significance Read More »
- International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade And Its Abolition: History & Significance
August 23 is marked as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. During the imperialist regimes run by the colonial powers of Europe, slave trade was a cruel yet common practice. Through this practice, a section of the world and its peoples, mainly from Africa and Asia were reduced … - Happy Onam 2021: Significance, Wishes, Quotes & Messages
The harvest festival of Kerala, Onam holds great significance for Keralites. The festival generally falls in the month of August/September and is celebrated across India and the world by people. Onam is marked by the harvest season of the standing crops. The festival marks the beginning of the Malayalam year, called Kolla Varsham. Onam is …Happy Onam 2021: Significance, Wishes, Quotes & Messages Read More »
- Raksha Bandhan 2021: History, Significance, Date & Timing
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the purity and sanctity of the bond that exists between siblings. Raksha means safety and Bandhan means bond. This festival is celebrated between siblings for their undying support and a vow of protection of each other under any dire circumstance. This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on 22nd August which falls …Raksha Bandhan 2021: History, Significance, Date & Timing Read More »
- World Photography Day 2021: History, Significance & Quotes
World Photography Day is celebrated every year on 19 August. The day is observed all over the world to celebrated the art, craft, science and history of photography. Photography is a very important medium of storytelling. Moreover, it is one of the few mediums which can convey a feeling instantly and more effectively than words …World Photography Day 2021: History, Significance & Quotes Read More »
- 75th Independence Day: History And Significance
15th August every year is celebrated as Independence day. India received freedom from the oppressive rule of the British Empire in 1947 and the Indian national flag was hoisted by the first Prime Minister of Independent India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru above the Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi. This year marks the 75th anniversary … - Nag Panchami 2021: History, Significance, Date, Time & Puja
Nag Panchami or Naga Panchami is celebrated on the Panchami date of Shravan Shukla Paksha. It consists of traditional worship of snakes as they hold an important place among the gods. The day is celebrated by Hindus throughout India, Nepal and other countries with Hindi inhabitants. The snakes are believed to reside in Patala Lok …Nag Panchami 2021: History, Significance, Date, Time & Puja Read More »
- Happy Hariyali Teej 2021: Wishes, Quotes, Messages And WhatsApp Greetings
People across the country will observe the monsoon festival Hariyali Teej 2021 today. The Hariyali Teej is marked on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan. It is also called Shravani Teej as it falls in the month of ‘Shravan’ month. There are three teejs that are celebrated throughout the year – …Happy Hariyali Teej 2021: Wishes, Quotes, Messages And WhatsApp Greetings Read More »
- History And Significance: National Handloom Day 2021
August 7 is observed as National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement and to celebrate our country’s rich fabrics and colourful weaves. This year, India will mark the seventh National Handloom Day to showcase the legacy of the Indian handloom industry and to honour the weavers across the country. The day is dedicated to …History And Significance: National Handloom Day 2021 Read More »
- Gujarat Artist Makes Ganesh Idol With Vaccine Vial
Ahead of Ganeshotsav in Gujarat’s Vadodara, Dakshesh Jangid makes Ganesh idol, showing him sitting on a vaccine vial, with a syringe beside him and a face mask in hand to raise awareness on Covid-19 protocols and encourage people to get vaccinated. Amid the relaxations given by the government permitting people to celebrate the festival following …Gujarat Artist Makes Ganesh Idol With Vaccine Vial Read More »
- Belgium’s Africa Museum Begins Process To Return Stolen Art To Congo
From the late 19th century to 1960, thousands of artworks including wooden statues, elephant ivory masks, manuscripts and musical instruments were likely taken by Belgian and other European collectors, scientists, explorers and soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Belgium’s Africa Museum, once a celebration of the country’s colonial rule, will begin a multi-year process …Belgium’s Africa Museum Begins Process To Return Stolen Art To Congo Read More »
