We spoke about the flag of Ethiopia the last time. We have picked the colourful flag of Sri Lanka this time. Read on to know everything about it…

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:

Flags are an extremely simple way to identify a country or a region. Discover interesting facts about the national flag of South Korea…

Colours convey an idea or a message in a powerful way. Across the globe, the way different cultures see colours varies drastically. Understanding the meaning of colours in different cultures and religions can be useful as it can help prevent misunderstandings among those who may not share the same belief system.  Here’s a look at three colours and what they symbolise in different places around the world.

Colour Stories

The history of Bandhani or ‘tie and dye’ goes back to pre-historic times and has been passed on from one generation to the other. Let us explore more about this colourful and trendy textile art!

Colour Stories

A girl's vanity box is incomplete without at least one shade of red lipstick. The go-to cosmetic for not just the fashion world, red lipsticks possess the power to make anyone seem twice as glamorous.

Colour Stories

Graffiti has a long and proud history. Graffiti has always been questioned about its legitimacy as a form of art. Read on to know all about its history…

Colour Stories

Did you know that in the past, the colour of your clothes was dictated by monarchical or feudal laws? Learn more about the history of colour here…

Colour Stories

Holi is just around the corner, and as we prepare for the vivid and vibrant festivities, here are some interesting legends associated with this Festival of Colours!

"Bura na mano, Holi hai!"

Every Holi brings back fresh memories of these gleeful words and pranks played on friends, relatives and neighbours. As we gear up to play Holi in this colourful and lively month of March, here are some interesting legends associated with this Festival of Colours.