Lovers of Indian culture can sample food, dancing and henna in Merrillville this Sunday. This year’s India Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m at Indian American Cultural Center, 8605 Merrillville ...

After Bay Area author Alka Joshi moved to the United States from India at age 9, she quickly learned that Americans were mostly exposed to negative narratives about her birth country, often told from ...

Two days before her marriage, Anita Judge had a traditional mehendi party at her brother's home in Palo Alto, which was filled with the melody of Indian music and the scent of samosas. Ravie Kattaura ...

People with sensitive skin may experience mild itching from natural henna, though it’s very mild and has a short life. A ...

Kamat's Potpourri on how “Mehendi” or “Henna” – which is traditionally associated with North Indian weddings has become an integral part of the wedding rituals in the South. Global Voices stands out ...

Henna has been traditionally used during weddings and auspicious occasions to create beautiful patterns on hand. It is symbolic of a married woman’s wedded bliss, a girl’s happiness and festivity in ...

Winter in India is characterised by a sharp drop in temperature and humidity, but it's also wedding season when loved ones tie the nuptial knots while friends and family enjoy themselves. For brides ...

Vineeta Rajani had little understanding of Christmas while growing up in India. But after embracing Canadian life when she arrived here in 2009, Rajani is marrying her love for an ancient art form ...

Melbourne: The Saint Kilda festival in Melbourne is one of the oldest and southern hemisphere's largest street festival. It is a celebration of summer against the spectacular natural beauty of the ...