Due to British colonialism in India throughout 200 long years, India’s culture has been remarkably affected by Western culture. The development of Indian clothing fashion today does reflect the Western influence. Halter tops, handkerchief-cut kurtas, etc are standard today and have become part of every lady’s wardrobe. With 28 states, and 7 union territories India […]
I am Debjani Roy, a journalist intern. I am learning the nuances of journalism and practicing the art of interviewing. So I went to Sonajuri Arts Boutique and interviewed the CEO, Mrs. Sangeeta Roy. Basically, it’s a startup business Initiated one year back. As I am researching some local news then I got to […]
A place with rich variety with diversity. We are snugger to our grassroots. India’s handicrafts add a legacy to the beautiful culture that it has. Fewer countries have now left that value or paid heed to the hand-crafted creations, and India is one of them, it is on the edge but is still holding. […]
The Indian state West Bengal is famous for its impeccable art & crafts all over the world. The skills, techniques, and materials used to make handicrafts are extremely unique, durable, beautiful, and fashionable, which creates a great impression globally. Handicraft products can be bamboo to brass handicrafts, dokra metal craft, and wooden hand-crafted items. Bengal’s […]
Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ; Christians believe that he is the Son of God. Christmas was traditionally a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, but from the early 20th century it also became a secular family holiday observed by Christians and non-Christians. The secular holiday is devoid of Christian […]
‘Durga Puja’; this word can drive every Bengali crazy. It is one of the biggest Indian festivals, attracting huge crowds, dressing up in new clothes, feasting on local specialities and sweets, and attending pujas, which delight and pandal hopping is the favorite activity at the festival. Durga Puja celebrates the yearly visit of the goddess […]
The weather was clammy and chilling with excitement which was overwhelming when we packed our luggage for our first professional trip of Sonajuri Arts. Our car was racing with the fast moving traffic of Salt Lake/ Rajerhat and our destination was ARMY INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, KOLKATA (AIMK). As soon as we reached the destination, many […]
Women Clothing is one of the most popular things and there are lots of trending fashion for women that come every day in India. For Ex- Sarees – A Woman loves to wear. When it comes to a saree, a woman is crazy about the new latest trends and various new brands of saree floating […]
Significance of Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan is the most popular and celebrated festival all over India, irrespective of caste & creed. It’s celebrated on Sravana Poornima. This festival is very sacred, which signifies and glorifies the bond of every sibling. Different states refer with a different name such as Rakhi Poornima, Nariyal Poornima, Kajari Poorinima, […]
Meaning Of Guru The Sanskrit word of Guru is “guruh”, which has heavy notes and has Indo-European roots. In Sanskrit, the meaning of “guruh” is “venerable” & “respectable”. Based on the Hindu traditional etymology, in Advaya Taraka Upanishad of line 16, the syllables “gu” means “darkness” and “ru” means destroyer. Which collectively means (“one who […]
