Curry: the great misconception about Indian food. Throughout the years, curry has been evolving and traveling around the world. Settle in for the story of how curry has come to be such a common dish all throughout India. Origin The story starts in the 1500s in Goa. The Portuguese have landed in India and they […]

When you first think of India, you may think of the food or the people or seeing the Taj Mahal. But with all the things that make up India, it’s easy to forget that there’s an abundance of wildlife that calls India home. Among these animals are Bengal tigers. Mythology Throughout Hindu mythology, tigers represent […]

It’s hard to think of a more influential leader than Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, Gandhi was a great proponent of change through his words, actions, and way of life until his death on January 30, 1948. Ahimsa Known to many as mahatma, or great soul, Gandhi is internationally famed […]

In the bustling neighborhood of Colaba in Mumbai, the Gateway of India marks one of the city’s biggest tourist attractions. It’s a site for locals and tourists alike, filled with street vendors, photographers, and food stalls. The Making of a Monument The Gateway of India was built in the 20th century using Indo-Saracenic architecture. That […]

Born into his family’s small kingdom, Siddhartha Guatama was given everything life had to offer. But he was unhappy living a life of royals. He saw the realities of death, sickness, and suffering and was deeply moved. So, he left his family behind in search of life’s greater meaning. His answer changed the world. Becoming […]

Imagine the Taj Mahal. The lush, green gardens surrounding a rectangular pool of clear water. The white marble domes command your attention as they stand in all their glory in front of you. In the distance you can see the red sandstone mosque emerge. The Yamuna River softly rushes as it winds its way around […]