Today, the 16th of August 2021, marks the auspicious day of Navroz or Parsi New Year in India. The day is very special to the Parsi community. The Parsis are a small but highly influential minority group in India. Originally … Continue reading Celebrating Parsi New Year in India: Customs and Festivities
Sports and games have always been a part of human history. Complex and coordinated movements, along with important skills such as agility, strength and alertness were initially used by hunters and gatherers to defend themselves in the wild. With time, … Continue reading Indigenous Games that Both Kids and Adults Love Playing in India
Origins of Christianity The Christian religion got its start as a subset of Judaism. In the third and fourth centuries, Christianity developed substantial differences from that of Judaism. The figure of Jesus was Jewish, and his teachings called for the … Continue reading Early Christianity Explored: Practices, Origins, and More
Well, not many of you may be familiar with the name “Swami Vivekananda”. I am sure you must have heard this quote: “Arise! Awake! and stop not till the goal is reached.” -Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda was an Indian philosopher, … Continue reading A Brief History and Life of an Impactful Leader: Swami Vivekananda
The significance of ancestry is something that is firmly embedded within the customs that families follow all across the world in hundreds of different cultures. Finding out who you are, where you come from, and what all of that means … Continue reading Anthropology: The Importance of Ancestors in Cultures
Colonization has had such a big impact on our world. An impact that can still be seen even today. The colonizers and colonists had serious effects on each other’s cultures. These effects result in hybridity of languages, politics, religion and … Continue reading Anthropology: Hybridity in Post-Colonial India
Fish is a staple in Bengali cuisine. It is the most important food item after rice, in both West Bengal and Bangladesh, as it is both a source of protein and healthy fats. In addition to that, fishing is the … Continue reading Overfishing of the Hilsa Fish and its Impacts on Bengali Culture
Día de Los Muertos, Mexico’s Day of the Dead, is a worldwide marvel that honors the departed. Around the world, other cultures pay respect to the dead through their own traditions. Whether it’s to help the departed move on from … Continue reading Day of the Dead: Traditions Across Cultures Around the World
Today, the concepts of oppression and social inequality are typically regarded as scourges. Some may picture recent extremist groups such as the Taliban or even the Ku Klux Klan in tandem with the idea of social stratification, but the truth … Continue reading Anthropology: Caste Versus Class in the Social Hierarchies of Ancient India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal