Jawaharlal Nehru was not only the first prime minister of India and the designer of its contemporary society. He also significantly impacted the demonization of European imperialism and gave voice to those in Asia and Africa fighting for racial equality and self-determination.

Frank Mhanke rightly observes that over the last century, several scientific studies, empirical observations and research have proven that the human experience of architectural environment is to a large extent based on our sensory perception of colour. These studies confirm that the human response to colour is total – it influences us psychologically and physiologically.

Navratri is a festival traditionally associated with Shakti Puja in India, where the devotees pray to different forms of Maa Durga over the nine days of Navratri. This festival is celebrated all across the entire country in various ways and it is believed that Maa Durga visits the earth during this pious period. Maa Durga embodies the positive divine forces that fight and destroy the evil forces.

Indian pre-wedding customs such as Haldi functions are immensely entertaining and have great cultural significance. We apply Haldi on the face, neck, hands, and feet of the bride and groom, and they do the same for their single friends and siblings. At the wedding Haldi ceremony day, we also like singing old songs, dancing, and eating excellent cuisine on the wedding Haldi ceremony day. 

We took you through the fascinating history behind the colourful flag of Malaysia last time. This month, we’re back again with another story about the flag of Nepal! Read on to learn more about it…

A flag represents a free nation and symbolises a nation’s nationality, national unity, and pride. Almost all the countries are represented by a rectangular or square flag except Nepal. 

A Virgo may be diligent and attentive with a sense of reliability, while a Taurus may be stubborn and dependable. Each birth month determines the identity of an individual, but did you know the month you are born also determines your birth colour? Yes, each zodiac has a colour that matches with personality and mindset of the people belonging to a particular zodiac sign. The colour not just looks adorable to you, but also turns the luck into your favour.

Last time we picked three vibrant shades and told you about their significance in various cultures. It’s fascinating to see how the region you’ve been brought up in dictates the manner in which you look at a particular shade, be it a painted wall or a celebratory dress. This time, we’re picking colours that inherently have a subdued attitude attached to them. The favourite of millions, you’ll still find plenty retractors for Blue, Black and White.

The Native American culture is rich in tradition and history. Since their inception, the individuals who comprise Native American colourful tribes have effectively and vehemently guarded their secrets against the outside world. But one feature of their distinctive culture that has drawn particular attention is the widespread use of colours and the meaning associated with various shades by its citizens.

Pink is for girls, and blue is for boys. This is a statement that few of us will contest. If you see a baby dressed in pink, you immediately know it’s a girl. And this works the other way round too.

This is usually justified by the statement that pink represents daintiness, beauty, warmth, softness, and charm. Blue represents sturdiness, positivity, confidence, and a lot more.

Now take a look at a statement published by a magazine in 1918.

One of the first things one notices when reading about or learning about another country is its flag. So how do these countries choose the colours on their flags? Apart from the colour symbolizing principles, it can symbolize a geographical advantage, an indigenous feature, an element of the history attached to it, or an aspect of its past.

Today, let’s take a look at what colours in flags symbolize: