Category: CULTURE

The Festival Of Lights : Diwali Celebrations Around The World

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By: Kauser  Shah, Sr. Associate Editor-ICN Group The Malaysian people call Diwali as Hari Diwali. The festival of light (Diwali) is celebrated almost all over the Malaysia except in Sarawak & Federal Territory of Labuan.  Deepavali, a Sanskrit word meaning “rows of lighted lamps”, it is one of the most popular festivals celebrated across South Asia. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated with much fervor across the country. According to the Hindu holy books, the festival marks the return of Lord Ram from Sri Lanka to…

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Manjari Foundation’s Dholpur Model: A Global Inspiration

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Dholpur, Rajasthan: The innovative women’s empowerment initiatives of Manjari Foundation in Dholpur have captured international attention. A recent visit by a delegation of seven experts from Germany, Canada, France, and Mali underscored the global interest in replicating the organization’s successful model of women entrepreneurship. The delegation, composed of agroecology experts, representatives of the National Directorate of Agriculture in Mali, and technical experts, was particularly impressed by Manjari Foundation’s ability to empower women through sustainable livelihood activities. During their visit, they witnessed firsthand the production processes of essential products like pickles,…

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Phoolon Ka Taron Ka Sabka Kehna Hain, Ek Hazaron Main Meri Behna Hain

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Raksha Bandhan is an occasion to celebrate the eternal bond between siblings.The origin of Raksha Bandhan goes as far as the era of Gods and Goddesses. Traditionally on this day, sisters tie a sacred threat or knot around their brothers’ wrist, seeking his protection in return. They also exchange gifts and indulge in sweets and special dishes. Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shraavana, which typically falls in August.This ritual involves lighting Diya and earthen lamps which represents the God of…

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History Of Goa From Ancient Times To 2019

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By: Prajal Sakhardande, Bureau Chief-ICN Goa  PANAJI: Goa’s history goes back to her pre–historic Palaeolithic existence of the earliest humans in the caves or the banks of the Mhadei (Mandovi), Kushawati, Zuari, Dudhsagar rivers tracing their footprints through the Pansaimoll, Uzgallimall laterite beds to the Sosogad, Molanguinim, Diwar, Varkhand, Uskai, Chicalim, Sanguem, Dharbandoda, Mashem and several other caves. Its Neolithic Gaunkaris that is the village communities were its next progressive step, cultivating and creation of the khazans by the Kunbis, Gawdas, Velips, the Kharwis or the fisherfolk and later the Dravidians, Aryans building…

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FORGOTTEN GRACE

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By: Ravinder Gurtoo Respecting our elders should be a courtesy ingrained in every one of us. Common grace and manners are to treat elders with dignity and respect. Sadly these important dignities have been largely forgotten in today’s society.  SRINAGAR: The Information Age has put technology at the forefront of human communication, making today a little less personal than days of the past. Instead of treating our elders with appreciation and respect they deserve, many are often too busy or simply dismiss them and their contributions to community and family. After…

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A Play in Urdu on the Great Epic, Ramayana

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By: Eram Fatima, Asstt. Editor-ICN NEW DELHI: The great epic Ramayana as an epitome of religious and cultural importance has always attracted the attention of people all over the world. An enchanting tale, which has numerous turns and twists and ups and downs. There is a lot of lessons to learn from it in life even in this modern days. Dr Mohammed Aleem, a renowned writer and journalist and Editor of ICN Group has very painstakingly written this play in chaste, lucid and flowing Urdu. It is going to be…

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THE FADING COLOUR

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By: Ravinder Gurtoo They say home is where the heart is. In the past 30 years, my perception of a home has evolved in so many ways. When you leave your childhood home — your hometown, your native land or your country of residence or your motherland or however you feel to call it — you leave a piece of you behind. You may forget all about it or you may let it grow inside of you as a small wound that kind of acts up when the weather gets…

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AN INTERVIEW WITH SUNITA RAINA PANDIT…. A LEGENDARY POETESS

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By: Ravinder Gurtoo    While the violence in the Kashmir Valley is often talked about, not much is said of the success of its people in fields of academia, sports and entertainment. Same is the case with literature. Now, however, several young and budding writers from the region have come to the fore much to the delight of book lovers. Over the past several years , many young writers have made their debut through their novels and poetry and one such big name is  Sunita Raina Pandit. Here is the transcript…

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Realisation Is The Only Hope

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By: Ravinder Gurtoo      SRINAGAR: Kashmir Has Become A Gash Like Injury And Blood Flowing Endlessly.Choirs Performing Day And Night As If Lobotomy Has Been Performed On All The Brains. I Can See A Gaunt On The Faces All Over. Order Of The Day Has Been Taken Over By Stooges Of Enemy. Widows And Orphans Are Increasing In Number. Depression, Anxiety And Dementia Has Entered Every Household.Every Home Looks Like A Jalopy, An Old Car Which Is In  A Bad Condition. Workshops Of Service To The Humanity Are Shut .…

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THE LOST PARADISE

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By: Ravinder Gurtoo  Hey The Birds Of Paradise Kashmir… Today Morning One Of Your Cousins Chirruped On The Window Of My House In Exile Forcing Me To Think Of You. I Remember Your Early Morning Call On My Window Back Home And Waking Me Up By Your Morning Chatters When I Used To Be With You Long Back. Your Good Morning Tweet Still Occupies My Mind. It Was Dead Dark Night Of Winter And You Were In Deep Sleep In Your Roost (Nest On The Attic Of Your And My…

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