In this issue

The November issue of Culturama is dedicated to the joys of childhood, given that we celebrate Children's Day this month. In here:
- A pick of beloved folk tales that have enchanted children and adults alike
- One-on-one with Mohammed Ali Baig, the global face of modern Hyderabadi theatre
- What do the children of today really need? Eknath Easwaran advises
...And much more!

All The World's His Stage

THEATRE AND ART HAVE NO LIMITS, SAYS VETERAN ACTOR MOHAMMED ALI BAIG. HE SPEAKS TO US ABOUT CARRYING ON HIS FATHER’S LEGACY, HIS MOTHER’S REACTION TO HIS BEING AWARDED THE PADMA SHRI AND THE POWER OF THEATRE TO MOVE PEOPLE BEYOND LANGUAGE AND WORDS  

5 mins

Flower Power

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE SIGNIFICANCE THAT DIFFERENT FLOWERS AND THE TULSI PLANT HOLD IN INDIAN CULTURE AND TRADITION 

4 mins

Game On

FOR THOSE WHO MOAN THE FACT THAT CHILDREN KEEP THEIR NOSES BURIED IN IPADS AND COMPUTERS, HERE ARE A RANGE OF INDIAN GAMES THAT WILL KEEP THEM OCCUPIED AND SHARPEN A SKILL OR TWO, AS WELL 

9 mins

Children's Day Novmeber 14

INDIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE NATION’S FIRST PRIME MINISTER, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU, AND HIS LOVE FOR CHILDREN BY CELEBRATING HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY AS ‘CHILDREN’S DAY’ 

1 min

A Story A Day

HUMANS AND ANIMALS, GODS AND DEMONS – TALES THAT ARE MEANT TO ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE ARE AN INTRINSIC PART OF THE SUBCONTINENT. WE PRESENT A SELECT FEW FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE

10+ mins

Navigating The Nava Graha

HOW MUCH POWER DO THE NINE PLANETS HOLD OVER OUR LIVES? CAN THEY REALLY MAKE OR BREAK OUR DESTINY AS IS PROCLAIMED? A VISIT TO THE TEMPLES THAT ARE DEDICATED TO THEM MIGHT HOLD SOME ANSWERS

7 mins

The Magic Of Fusion

A MARRIAGE OF INDIAN AND WESTERN MUSIC IS EXEMPLIFIED BY HOMEGROWN BANDS AND MUSICIANS WHO CREATE A VERITABLE JUGALBANDI OF BOTH GENRES 

2 mins

Festivals Of India

THIS MONTH, INDIA CELEBRATES GURU NANAK JAYANTI, AN IMPORTANT FESTIVAL FOR THE SIKHS 

1 min

So Many Mothers, And Tongues

KARTIKEYA – A YOUNG BOY WHO IS THE AMALGAM OF SIX YOUNG BOYS, WHO WERE RAISED BY SIX MOTHERS – IS REGARDED AS A SYMBOL OF COURAGE. HOWEVER, THERE IS A DEEPER MEANING ASSOCIATED WITH HIS UNUSUAL BIRTH

3 mins

Silver (haired) Linings

WORLD ELDERS DAY MAY FALL ON OCTOBER 1, BUT THE SPIRIT OF CELEBRATING SENIOR CITIZENS IS HONOURED ROUND THE YEAR AT POORNASHAKTI

1 min

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CULTURAMA Magazine Description:

A 17-year-old magazine which has the distinction of being the 'only' publication that gives a voice to expatriates and Indians alike, Culturama has a mission of promoting better understanding of the living Indian ethos. This full-colour free mailer, available in both soft- and hard-copy formats, provides thought leadership, cultural interpretations, tales and treats of the season, expatriate picks of city highlights, and tips from India experts. Plus, advertisements of unique hand-picked high-quality goods and services for the discerning expatriate and the high-net-worth Indian. All in a compact 80 pages!