My father, a hero of World War II

Proud son uncovers exploits of ‘unassuming’ private who was captured on three occasions A son desperate to learn about his late father’s mysterious escapades during World War 2 has discovered that he was a hero. Pietermaritzburg businessman Nad Pillay, 57, began...

Soccer Treasure Trove

PIETERMARI-TZBURG businessman who is in possession of sporting items of historical importance, is lamenting the decision not to go ahead with the establishing of a “Hall of Fame” to remember great sports personalities of the past.Nad Pillay, who has a...

Different Ways of Wearing a Sari

Sari Style  Indian Sari Styles   Different regions of India have their own distinct forms of draping a Sari. Some of these are outlined below: Gujarati way: This version of draping, ccommonly known as the seedha pallu way, is also found in parts of Uttar Pradesh,...

Gandhi

Gandhi Historical Importance   Historical Importance: Mohandas Gandhi is considered the father of the Indian independence movement. Gandhi spent twenty years in South Africa working to fight discrimination. It was there that he created his concept of satyagraha,...

Games in Indian Wedding

Games  Wedding Games   The seriousness of an Indian marriage ceremony is lightened with a few traditional games meant to elevate the mood and create a feeling of unity between members of the two families. Fish the Ring This Indian wedding game determines who will...

History of Indian Wedding

Indian Wedding Early societies for social as well as political reasons had to have secure means for the perpetuation of the species and an institution to handle the granting of property rights. Marriage handled these needs. Arranged marriage Arranged marriages have a...