Diwali

We hosted an amazing event to connect with South Asian high school students and parents. At the event, we highlighted the critical skills students need to succeed in high school and beyond. From time management to mental well-being, to the college application process and tips.

Three stripes and a wheel – doesn’t seem like much, does it? But the mere sight of it fluttering in the breeze against a vast blue sky can set over a billion hearts racing with pride and joy. But who was the unsung heroes who designed it? What were the avatars it passed through before arriving at its final form and shape? When was it first hoisted?  

This is a talk by award-winning author Roopa Pai.

By author Roopa Pai

An introduction to bright young minds on the luminous lessons on equality, success, happiness, competition, mindfulness and more contained in Ancient Indian texts, through interactive discussions. From unearthing frequently asked questions on the Vedas, the Upanishads, and the Bhagvad Gita to many other such intriguing facts will be explored in this course, while providing a background and context to the time and social situation in which the texts were first conceived.

The Tree-Hugger is based on a true story from 1730 in India. A young woman, Amrita Devi and her three daughters sacrifice their lives to protect the trees in their community. On seeing their sacrifice, many people from her village follow suit: laying down their lives to save the trees.

The script for this performance, inspired by the true events, is written by Mona Sehgal for young audiences and performed by Thresh Dance Co.

Tips to teaching native language at home from our founder Anu Sehgal.

Fauja Singh Keeps Going is the true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community. It is written by Dr. Simran Jeet Singh, he is an educator, writer, activist, and scholar who speaks regularly on issues of diversity, inclusion and equity. 

New York Public Library Event

Greenwich Library 

Square Breathing is a type of breathwork that can shift your energy, connect you more deeply with your body, calm your nervous system, and decrease stress in your body. It is also referred to as box breathing and 4×4 breathing.

Great Bilingual Hindi-English video on Kahani Purani, narrated by Akruti Babaria, from Kulture Khazana. They provides Indian cultural books, workshops and online content. Kahani Purani is published by T4tales.

Das Din Author Pridhee recites from her book. Published by T4Tales. T4Tales is all about reviving the magic of stories in Indian languages through interactive story books. Our aim is to help parents, living across the world, introduce Indian languages to children in their early years through books that are simple and enjoyable to read.

Checkout this exclusive interview with author Rashmi Bismark and her daughters, and  book reading session of her new book Finding Om. Enjoy this session with your child!

Finding Om is an illustrated children's book that shares the story of Anu, an American girl of Indian and African descent who explores the mantra Om with her beloved grandfather, Appuppa.