Raksha Bandhan: A festival that promotes love and friendship
‘Raksha’ means protection and ‘Bandhan’ means bound. Thus 'Raksha Bandhan' means the 'Bond of Protection'. On Raksha Bandhan day, the...
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
A parent is a child’s first teacher
We all keep dreaming of birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other special occasions. The birthday parties, graduation dinners, and wedding anniversaries...
The benefits of practising Yoga
Yoga plays a very important role in our lives. It makes us fit and healthy. However, very few people know...
Gossiping isn’t fun!
Gossip hasn't always been considered a bad word. The word ‘gossip’ first meant godparents or a familiar acquaintance and was used to describe
Newsmakers Achievers’ Awards 2019
Maharashtra Day is always celebrated with sensitivity and festivity by the house of NBC, a house characterised by excellent culture...
Let’s eliminate bribing from its roots
“God made the man, man made money and money made the man mad.” The world today is dancing on the...
East Indian Culture and Cuisine — Part II
East Indians celebrate their weddings for a full week. They have the Umbracha Pani, the Paspatni and the Sara from...
East Indian Culture and Cuisine — Part I
The East Indian Catholic community of Mumbai most certainly is not from the east of India, as the name suggests....
An Apple a day, keeps the Doctor away
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. This proverb means that eating an apple each day keeps you healthy...
Do not give or take bribes — Part II
In general terms, bribery means the exchange of cash, material or goods in return of a favour that is otherwise impossible or...
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