Holi, the festival of colours, means different things to various people depending on the region that one comes from and the faith that is practiced. There are, however, basic meanings of Holi that cut across borders and religions. So what does the festival mean? It has a cultural meaning: During … [Read more...]
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How is Holi Celebrated?
Holi is one of the largest celebrations in Indian culture. It is celebrated by the Hindus and marks the Hindu festival of colors. Holi festival marks the arrival of spring. As well as celebrating the fecundity of the earth, Holi recognizes the triumph of good and knowledge of evil and ignorance. … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Teachers
The word teacher can apply to many different people. In an official, formalized setting, a teacher is anyone who has been employed as an educator in a school or university. However, we can choose to apply the word teacher to anyone who has taught us anything. For instance, we might refer to … [Read more...]
What is the Population of India?
According to the 2016 population report by the United Nations, India's population stands at about 1.3 billion (source: Wikipedia). The population count of 1.3 billion people makes India world's second most populated country (China is only narrowly ahead of India). India's population continues to … [Read more...]
How is Independence Day Celebrated in India?
The Indian Independence Day is a day to celebrate the country's freedom after it was liberated from the British colonial rule (on 15th August, 1947) by our independence heroes. India was under British colonial rule for nearly two hundred years. 15th August is a very special day in the history of … [Read more...]
When is Father’s Day in India?
In India, the father’s day is celebrated on the third Sunday of the month of June every year. Many countries in the world also celebrate Father's Day on this same day. In India, the Father's Day of 2017 will fall on 18th June, 2017 (Sunday). A brief detail of how this day is celebrated in India … [Read more...]
Happy Holi - Messages, Wishes, and Greetings
Here are some amazing text messages, wishes, and greetings that are appropriate during the festival of colors. Let's celebrate all the colors of the world this Holi. I wish you peace, joy, success, and contentment this Holi and always. A very happy Holi to you and yours. I'm hoping to … [Read more...]
Paragraph on Demonetization in India
Overview The Indian government has long struggled with the issue of the fake currency and black money. In 1946 and in 1978, the respective Indian governments turned to demonetization as the long-term solution to the problem. The same historical event would take place in India in 2016. The … [Read more...]
Which is the Largest State in India? - By Area and By Population
1. Which is the largest state in India by area? Rajasthan is the largest state in India (in terms of area). It covers an area of 342, 239 square kilometres. This represents 10.4% of the whole India (source: Wikipedia). In terms of total area, Rajasthan is followed by Madhya Pradesh (342,239 … [Read more...]
Paragraph on Importance of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy refers to energy obtained from sources that are naturally replenished. Renewable energy is energy that can be renewed, i.e. when used, a renewable energy source is not depleted. This type of energy is also defined as an energy resource which is fast replenished through a … [Read more...]