Tag Archives: culture

Indian 67th Republic Day Parade

Posted on January 26, 2016 by annetbell

image by the hindubusinessline.com Today is the spectacular Indian 67th annual Republic Day parade celebration with festivals, parade that celebrates the animals, people , children, and military power of this, the world’s largest democracy. President Hollane of France was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged culture, festivals, Independence Day, India, Indian cultures, Indian French friendship, Indian history, Indian military might, Indian multicultural nation, Longest Constitution, President Hollande, Prime Mindister Modi, Republic Day Celebration, world's largest democracy | 2 Comments

Merry Christmas from Harvard

Posted on December 17, 2015 by annetbell

This just came over the wire as the semester draws to an end at universities. This is produced by the Harvard Office of Diversity. It is being given out at Freshman dining halls for use in explaining the “safe space” … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged blogging, Christmas Placements, culture, Diversity, education, Harvard, parents, Safe space, USA colleges | Leave a comment

Who Doesn’t Love the Bhangra?

Posted on October 23, 2015 by annetbell

The new PM of Canada, Mr Trudeau sure does! Thanks Judy!

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged Bhangra, blogging, Canada, culture, dancing, Indian culture, Indian dance, joy, Prime Minister Trudeau | 9 Comments

A Gaze Is a Mighty Thing

Posted on September 27, 2015 by annetbell

Gaze tonight at the red moon. . . . if it is not cloudy like it is going to be here! Thanks to my daughter, Katie. Abortion, Euthanasia, Pornography, Violence… They All Start With a Gaze Garrett Johnson 10/10/2014 It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Religions of the World, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged A gaze, abortion, culture, Euthanasia, interior decision, love, pornography, reality, violence, world | 1 Comment

Lacrosse is Coming Home

Posted on September 14, 2015 by annetbell

Yes, the WORLD Championship of box or indoor Lacrosse is coming in four days to the Ondondaga Nation ( Haudenosaunee) in upstate New York. It will be the first time a world championship has been played on the land … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged box or indoor Lacrosse, clinic for Lacrosse players, culture, game, history, is ever tournament played for championship on indigenous land, Lacrosse World Championship, Onondaga Nation, Syracuse University, Thompson brothers, Upstate New York | Leave a comment

The Rest of the Story !

Posted on July 14, 2015 by annetbell

We met a young Indian couple, at a dinner party with friends who are both physicians, while in India. He was an Ear, Nose and Throat doc and she an OBGYN. She had lots of stories with which to … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged birth of a girl sorrow, birth of boy celebration, culture, gender equality, gender selection, India, Indian dowry, Indian education for girls, money for girl's independence, Piplantri, traditions, tree planting | 1 Comment

It All Starts with a Birth of a Girl

Posted on July 13, 2015 by annetbell

MAY 21, 2015 This amazing village in India plants 111 trees every time a girl is born by Chelsea White Every culture has its own traditions surrounding the birth of a child, but this one might be my favorite. In … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged culture, eco-conscious tradition, India, planting 111 trees., traditions, trust for girls to be independent, Women in India, work for gender equality | 12 Comments

Mystery Solved? . . . .

Posted on March 28, 2015 by annetbell

One of the things that has confused and yes annoyed the students and us is how Indian people stand in line or don’t, exactly. Here is a picture which tells the story. The concept of personal space does not … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged being sensitive to other cultures, blogging, cultural differences, culture, India, manners, rudeness, standing in line, traffic | 3 Comments

Change in Amdavad

Posted on March 25, 2015 by annetbell

Last night we were invited to a dinner party with some professors of architecture as well as practicing architects. One of the questions they asked us was what were changes we have seen in the city since our last visit … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, burning trash, culture, garbage disposal, India, Recycling, trash trucks, travel | 2 Comments

Weird Signs Found Only in India

Posted on October 14, 2014 by annetbell

Back to SCOOPWHOOP.COM About 19 Offbeat Signboards That You’ll Find Only In India OCTOBER 11 , 2014 Signboards are usually a very dull affair. “Don’t do this.” “Please do that.” “Go Slow/Go Fast.” But of course, this is India. The … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Uncategorized | Tagged culture, India, travel, Unique to India, Unusual signs | 10 Comments