October 2017

Celebrating Diwali in a Meaningful Way By Aditi Wardhan Singh As the Indian festive season begins with Rakhi, we begin mentally preparing for and rejoicing all the series of festivals leading up to Diwali. The Festival of Lights, that brightens up our lives with love and hope. Festivals, though, are not only a time to splurge, eat and enjoy. They …

Eight Diwali Traditions, Apart from Sweets Everyone Should Know Diwali, a religious festival celebrated by many faiths, including Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and others around the world, is also known by many as the Festival of Lights. This year, Diwali falls on October 19 as the festival is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartika which usually occurs during October or …

Have you been affected? If so, how can you try to protect yourself? Provided by Rajesh Jyotishi On September 7, credit reporting agency Equifax dropped a consumer bombshell. It revealed that cyber criminals had gained access to the personal information of as many as 143 million Americans between May and July – about 44% of the U.S. population. The culprits …

RK Films’ memorabilia burnt in fire Mid-September, the iconic R.K Films and Studios found itself amidst blazes. Historic and monumental memorabilia and costumes were burnt to ashes though no casualties were reported. Founded by legendary actor Raj Kapoor, the studio was the shooting ground for many iconic movies like Mera Naam Joker (1970) and Prem Rog (1982) as well as …