Seven Sacred Rivers – Lifelines of India’s Civilisation

In India, a river is a mini-cosmos in concept. Every river is a mother deity who spawns mythology, art, dance, music, architecture, history and spirituality. Each one has a clear identity, appearance, value, style and spirit just like a beautiful woman. In every age, diverse human communities have reinvented themselves on river-banks with fascinating nuances…. [...]

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March 26th, 2012 by Vimla Patil
Category:Section B: Heritage
Word Count: 2699
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Tree Of Life – A Cosmos Of The Universe

Say the word ‘tree’ and countless positive-energy words like ‘growth’, ‘effulgence’, ‘greenery’, ‘shade’, ‘flowering’ ‘blossoming’ and ‘fruit’ shine like soothing beams of hope in our consciousness. It is no wonder that from pre-historic ages, human communities have venerated a tree as a symbol of life and its bountiful blessings. The creative genius and religious faith [...]

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March 18th, 2012 by Vimla Patil
Category:Section B: Arts and Culture
Word Count: 1356
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Nature’s Resplendent Crowns…

With the summer bringing sunshine and warmth, flowering trees in India are showcasing their magnificent visual treasures for the summer months…Once the rains hit the landscape around June-July, the countless, dazzling blooms will lie scattered like beautiful carpets on the rain-soaked green ground! Celebrate the coming of spring and summer in India! By Vimla Patil [...]

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March 16th, 2012 by Vimla Patil
Category:Section B: India Now!
Word Count: 1406
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