Blog: Story of India



Fairs and Festivals

Oct 2022

Numerous people over the centuries have made India their home. They follow some half a dozen religions, speak more than a hundred languages, follow countless traditions, making the country a land of bewildering diversity. This diversity reveals itself in many forms - cuisine, clothing, arts and crafts, and fairs and festivals. Every day, somewhere in the country, people will dress in new clothes, sing and dance, worship, feast, rejoice - all to mark yet another festival. Read More...




The Magic of Indian Monsoon!

Sep 2022

India has a unique heritage of Monsoon Ragas (musical notes) which were composed and sung by legendary masters like Tansen to induce rains so that the parched land would be blessed with water. The music they composed has inspired painters, dancers and writers for generations. The magical season of Monsoon has always been the throbbing heart of Indian life and culture. Whether it is music – classical, folk as well as devotional – dance, painting or sculpture, rains and their incessant music are a recurring theme in India’s heritage, and not without reason! Read More..





Train Journeys in India

July 2022

The first train in India (and in Asia) was flagged off on April 16, 1853, between Mumbai and Thane (about 34 km) amidst loud applause and to the salute of 21 guns. The importance of the day can be gauged from the fact the Bombay government declared the day as a public holiday. The train, hauled by three engines, carried about 400 passengers in its 14 coaches. Tents were erected at Thane to welcome the first train and a feast was served to all the passengers. Read More...




Ever wondered about Indian customs and traditions?

May 2022

Four thousand years of continuous culture has meant that a number of Indian customs and traditions have come down to the present generation almost without a change for thousand of years. These customs invariably invoke curiosity in the minds of visiting foreigners making them wonder what they mean. We try and de-mystify for you some of these customs which have remained part of Indian traditions for more than a thousand years. Read More...