In Telugu, toe rings are known as “Mettelu,” and in Hindi — “Bicchiya.” These rings are traditionally seen as symbols of marital status in Hindu culture, alongside “sindoor,” which...
South Asians in Toronto join together to celebrate Diwali’s true morals during ongoing tensions between India and Canada.
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at ICU (Japan) chapter.Ever heard of the Festival of Lights? Diwali, also known as the Festival of...
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Many of us have heard the term ‘cultural appropriation’. But what is it really? And what’s the difference between appropriation and...
New Dehli turned into a battleground when President Trump visited India’s capital earlier in the week. The initially peaceful protest...
My relationship with religion has always been stange. Over the span of my fairly short life, it has had its extreme ups and downs. It...
A different festival celebrated in another part of the world.
As of Saturday, December 1st, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are officially married and both off the market. I think many of our 13-year-...
India is a corrupt country that has a history of violence against women.