In the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, Goddess Durga emerges as one of the most powerful and revered figures. She is the embodiment of Shakti—the divine feminine energy that sustains, protects, and transforms the universe. Her image, seated on a lion or tiger, wielding weapons in multiple arms, is more than religious symbolism—it is a…
The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节 – Zhōngqiū Jié) is a harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. This usually corresponds to mid- to late-September in the Gregorian calendar. In 2025, the Mid-Autumn Festival will be celebrated on Sunday,…
A Journey Through Afghan Food Culture Afghan cuisine is not just about taste — it is a story of history, geography, and hospitality. Nestled at the crossroads of Central Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia, Afghanistan has long been a meeting point of traders, conquerors, and travelers. This gave birth to a food culture…
When we hear the term middle-income group, many people instantly imagine government employees, small shopkeepers, or modest business owners. But this narrow picture doesn’t capture the full reality. The middle-income group is broad, diverse, and defined not only by occupation but also by income levels and lifestyle markers. To understand who belongs to this category,…
The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, and its cuisine is just as vibrant and diverse as its geography. A fascinating fusion of Malay, Spanish, Chinese, and American influences, Filipino food is a captivating journey for the palate. It’s a cuisine of bold, contrasting flavors—savory, tangy, sweet, and salty often appear in a…
भारत का स्वतंत्रता संग्राम केवल 1857 की लड़ाई या बाद के राष्ट्रीय आंदोलनों तक सीमित नहीं था। इसकी जड़ें बहुत गहरी थीं, जिनमें आदिवासी और स्थानीय शासक अपने-अपने ढंग से अंग्रेजी सत्ता का विरोध कर रहे थे। इन भूले-बिसरे नायकों में शंकर शाह मरावी और उनके पुत्र रघुनाथ शाह मरावी का नाम अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है।…
On 13 September 2007, after decades of struggle and negotiation, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). For the world’s First Peoples, this was not just another UN document—it was a recognition of survival, dignity, and justice after centuries of colonization, land dispossession, and cultural erasure. Although…
The demand of the Kurmi community for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status has re-ignited one of the most sensitive debates in eastern India. Spread across Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, Kurmis identify themselves as an indigenous community, historically linked with agriculture and rural life. Yet, their exclusion from the ST list after independence continues to shape…
Kathmandu, September 2025 — In a moment charged with symbolism, Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, addressed the nation this week against a backdrop that stunned many viewers: a portrait of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the 18th-century monarch who unified Nepal. For a country already in political flux after the resignation of Prime…
Nepal stands at a historic crossroads. As Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli steps down amid sweeping Gen-Z-led protests, the name of Sushila Karki, the country’s first woman Chief Justice, has emerged as the leading contender for the role of Interim Prime Minister. But will she really take the oath, or will constitutional hurdles and…
