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Poem for Amruta

A poem Vivek made for me. Before you begin reading, you must know that my colleague and dear friend Vivek pronounces soft Ts as hard Ts. Oh Amruta, oh Amruta Why don’t u go to Calcutta? And eat Paneer Mutta Alongside your favourite kutta Even if your dil is tutta

The Magic of Festivals

India has always been touted as a culturally rich nation. Inspite of all the prevalent variations, it has come out strong and proved to be an insuperable country. The most vibrant form of India can be seen during festivals. No other country has as many festivals as India. The streets bustle with energy and people get in a celebratory mood. India is one such nation where festivity galore happens all year round. Tiffs and squabbles are forgotten. People come together and share their joys. All the good things in life like eating, drinking, dancing and making merry are inseparable parts of festival celebration. Everyone thoroughly enjoys festival season as this is the best time to give and receive gifts. Each festival brings with it innumerable lovely memories. Hardly a day passes without a festival taking place somewhere in India. They range from small functions to week long celebrations. All festivals are mainly cultural in nature. They can also be sub-categorized as national, ...