Hindi and English Magazines: Building a Stronger, More Connected Indian Community in Britain I was pleased to attend the launch of “Namastey Bharat”, a Hindi and English magazine, and the accompanying Kavi Sammelan in Slough. I was particularly pleased to support the idea behind this initiative because it represents something…
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Benign Strangers
It’s quite strange to quote strange experiences in this strange place! To elucidate further, Last Saturday we were hopping in some markets in London trying to shop for our daughter. After raiding few shops we ended up in this store, exhausted and tired. I preferred to sit on a tuffet…
Read More →Building Bridges: How Translation is Redefining Indian Publishing – By Smita Dwivedi
India’s greatest literary strength lies in its multilingualism. With books published in dozens of languages, the country possesses an extraordinary wealth of stories, ideas and cultural traditions. For decades, however, these stories largely remained confined within linguistic boundaries. Today, that landscape is changing. Publishers, translators, literary agents and institutions are…
Read More →Why We Do What We Do: Hindu Dharma – By Rajeev Achari
Why We Do What We Do: A Father Explains Hindu Dharma Gopalu had wondered for years why his family did the things they did — the morning puja, the temple visits, rituals, none of his school friends had ever heard of. It was a warm and sunny Saturday morning, not…
Read More →What does it mean to be a British Hindu?
In British politics, immigration has become one of the defining subjects of public debate. The origins of this debate itself is contested. Some scholars argue that it reflects the decline of the state’s capacity to foster national cohesion, following the country’s neoliberal reforms of the 1980s, weakening many of the…
Read More →Panchang & Muhurth The Ancient Science of Timing
By Dr. Gyan Sharma What Is Panchang? If you have ever wondered why your grandmother checked the calendar before fixing a wedding date, the answer lies in the Panchang. The word comes from pancha (five) and anga (limb) — so it literally means “five limbs.” It is the traditional Hindu…
Read More →British Theatre vs Indian Theatre – By Alankrit Shrivastava
Different origins yet a shared purpose. Despite the fact that we live in an age where there are endless options for entertainment available instantly via online platforms and social media, it is easy to wonder if theatre has a relevant role. However, the Society of London Theatre states that “the…
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