Kristen Fischer, an American living in India for years, shares why she dislikes celebrating her birthday there. She misses US traditions where the birthday person is treated, not expected to pay.
Pongal marks the Tamil month of Thai and harvest season with four days of celebrations honoring deities, expressing gratitude for abundance, and sharing warm greetings for prosperity.
Kerala's new Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, making Malayalam compulsory in schools, faces objections from Karnataka over impact on Kannada speakers in border district Kasaragod. Read the full analysis.
The 7th Udaipur Tales festival runs till Jan 11, blending folk & contemporary narratives. Featuring Divya Dutta, inmates' stories & children's sessions, it champions live storytelling's power.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan counters Karnataka's objections to the Malayalam Language Bill-2025, stating fears are unfounded. The Bill aims to promote Malayalam while protecting minority linguistic rights. Read the full details of the interstate dispute.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah strongly criticizes Kerala's move to impose Malayalam on linguistic minorities. He has written a formal letter of protest to the Kerala CM. Read the full story.
Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill triggers a political clash. CM Vijayan defends it as celebrating diversity, while Karnataka's Siddaramaiah warns of linguistic imposition. Details inside.
Karnataka plans to send a delegation to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking intervention against Kerala's Malayalam Bhasha Bill, 2025, which it says threatens Kannada-speaking minorities in Kasaragod. CM Siddaramaiah has written to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijaya
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges Kerala to withdraw Malayalam Bill, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on Kannadigas' linguistic rights in Kasaragod. Details inside.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pledges strong opposition to Kerala's proposed Malayalam Language Bill, calling it a threat to linguistic freedom in border districts like Kasaragod. Read the full story.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges Kerala to withdraw the Malayalam Bhasha Bill, 2025, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on linguistic freedom of Kannadigas in Kasaragod. The governor promises review.
Kerala's new Malayalam bill provides key exemptions for Tamil and Kannada linguistic minorities in official communications. Learn about the bill's details and its impact.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan releases 'Khutbat-e-Modi', a book compiling PM Modi's Red Fort addresses from 2014-2025 in Urdu. A step for linguistic inclusion & connecting with masses.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasizes linguistic equality and cultural preservation at the World Telugu Conference in Vijayawada. Read his full vision for Telugu's future.
Discover 10 ancient languages, from Sanskrit to Tamil, that have survived millennia and are still spoken today. Explore their incredible history and cultural legacy.
Discover 10 fascinating New Year's traditions from around the world to inspire your 2026 celebrations. Embrace global customs for good luck and prosperity!
Move beyond ancient customs. Discover how to create personal New Year rituals like memory jars, letter writing, and food traditions that bring meaning and connection to your celebrations.
Explore global New Year food traditions from India's jaggery sweets to Spain's 12 grapes. Discover the symbolic foods believed to bring luck, prosperity, and abundance in 2024.
Explore 5 timeless Indian weaving traditions like Banarasi, Patola, and Jamdani that have survived for centuries, preserving ancient art and craftsmanship. Discover their rich history.
Explore how internet memes and abbreviations like 'LOL' and 'BRB' are fundamentally altering language processing, communication, and even brain activity. Discover the neuroscience behind digital slang.
PM Modi links MPs speaking in native tongues to eradicating colonial mindset, honors Veer Bal Diwas & Bal Puraskar winners. A push for Viksit Bharat.
Actress Reba Monica John opens up about her cherished Christmas traditions, from convent school memories to carol singing and family gatherings in Kerala. Discover her festive spirit!
Actress Regena Cassandrra shares her intimate Christmas rituals, from crafting 80 gifts to celebrating on a film set in Baku. Discover her festive spirit and Chennai plans. Read more!
Bhopal's Christmas morning was filled with vibrant colours, festive music, and spiritual peace. Residents share their traditions, fashion choices, and the city's holiday spirit. Discover the heartwarming celebrations in the City of Lakes.
New research links high-fat cheese to lower dementia risk. Explore why cheese was maligned in India and how sugar, not fat, is the real health culprit. Read more.
Model Sharmiela Mandre shares her cherished Christmas memories at her ancestral Lavelle Road home and how she's honouring her grandmother's legacy this year. Discover her family traditions and festive spirit.
Discover how families in Indore plan Christmas a year ahead, crafting unique homemade wines. Learn the secrets of their recipes, fermentation, and festive traditions. Read more!
In Lucknow, Secret Santa traditions focus on thoughtful gestures and handwritten notes over flashy surprises. Discover how locals like Tarun Jaiswal and Azmi Fatima are spreading quiet joy.
In Madurai, St. Xavier's Choultry trust carollers spread festive cheer, visiting over 200 families. People of all faiths join, dance, and share meals, showcasing deep-rooted communal harmony. Read this heartwarming story.
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University will host a two-day national conference on India's linguistic integrity in January 2026. Explore the event's agenda and significance here.