The day following Lohri is called ‘Maghi’, signifying the beginning of the month of Magh. According to Hindu beliefs, this is an auspicious day to take a holy dip in the river and give away charity. Sweet dishes (usually kheer) are prepared with sugar cane juice to mark the day. Lohri is more than just a festival, especially for the …

Happy New Year is wished in different parts of the world in different languages depending upon the local language of the region. In the age of globalization, where global interactions have increased at a great speed over the years, it is better to brush up your language skills and learn to wish friends a Happy New Year in their native …

Sonu Nigam, (born 30 July 1973 in Faridabad, Haryana, India) is a playback singer whose songs have been featured in numerous Bollywood movies. He has also released numerous Indi-pop albums. He changed the spelling of his last name from Nigam to Niigaam to reflect an auspicious number in astrology. Sonu Nigam: Early Life Sonu was born in Faridabad. His family …

Om Puri [18 October, 1948 Ambala, Haryana – 6 January, 2017] is an Indian actor who has appeared in both mainstream Indian Cinema films as well as art films. His credits also include appearances in British and American films. He has also received an honorary OBE. Early life Puri was born in Ambala, and spent early part of his life …

Born: 26 August 1927 Golagarh, Punjab, British India Died: 28 March 2006 (aged 78) New Delhi, India Education: Punjab University Law College Spouse: Vidya Devi (m. ?–2006) Children: Surender Singh, Ranbir Singh Mahendra, Sunita Chahar, Saroj Siwach, Sumitra Devi, Savita Sheron Chaudhary Bansi Lal (August 26, 1927 – March 28, 2006) was an Indian freedom fighter, senior Congress leader, former …

Here is a nice poem of Amrita Pritam based upon which a lovely song was composed for film Kadambari (1975) that was sung by Asha Bhonsle. The song differs significantly from the actual poem below. This had to be done to bring the lines into meter. The last stanza we hear in the song is not there in the poem …

Yojana / Scheme: Skill India Yojana / Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Scope: Skill Development Launch Date: 15 July 2015 Launched By: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Under The Aegis Of: Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Yojana / Scheme Head: Rajiv Pratap Rudy Skill India is a campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 July …

Teej also known as Haritalika Teej is a fasting festival for Hindu women. It takes place in 3rd day of Shukla Paksha in Shraavan or Saawan month of Hindu calendar, normally falls in the month of August or early September. Dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva, the festival is celebrated for marital bliss, well-being of …

Rahul Bose was born on 27 July 1967. He is an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, social activist, and rugby union player. Bose has appeared in Hindi films such as Pyaar Ke Side Effects and Jhankaar Beats. Time magazine named him “the superstar of Indian arthouse cinema” for his work in parallel cinema films like English August and Mr. and Mrs. …

Born: March 15, 1934 Ropar, India Died: October 9, 2006 (aged 72) Delhi, India Career: Indian politician, Social Reformer Party: Bahujan Samaj Party Kanshi Ram: Introduction Rising from a deep need to fight the prevalent caste system of his time, Kanshi Ram created a platform for all those under the clutches of the ruling classes to speak out and fight …