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Indian film Sexy Durga wins big in Rotterdam but offends Hindus
February 10, 2017
Malayalam film, 'Sexy Durga' won the prestigious Tiger Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam(IFFR) but the name has apparently hurt the esteem of a Hindu organisation leading to open social media threats and intimidating messages asking to change the title of the fil...
Read MoreFive bizarre festivals in India
January 23, 2017
The colours associated with Indian festivals are aplenty but there is also an unconventional and quirky side to belief systems in India. Although these celebrations are restricted to their regions of origin, the stories are not.
Read MoreIndia and its blossoms
February 22, 2016
India is a land packed with assorted customs and traditions, and flowers shape a huge part of them. From religious observances to marriages, no celebration is complete without flowers. And, each state has a connection with a different one.
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