Written by: Neital Sharma (Jodhpur, Rajasthan) and Pragyanshree Mishra (Bhubaneswar, Odisha) Edited by: Jayati Bhardwaj, Delhi “Yoga is a way to discover a sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature around you” ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root word ‘yuj’, which means to join or unite. It is the bridge between…
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KOREA STREET FAIR 2024
Vedansh Varshney, Delhi and Neital Sharma, Jodhpur, Rajasthan Feel the vibe of Korea! The interest in Korean culture among Indians has been steadily increasing over the past few years, mainly due to the widespread influence of the Hallyu wave, the global reach of the Korean entertainment industry, and the strengthening of diplomatic ties between South…
Queen Heo Hwang-ok: The Connection Between India and Korea
Haarini Balasubramaniam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Queen Heo Hwang-ok was the first queen of Geumgwan Gaya, present-day Gimhae in Southeastern Korea. She was born in 33 A.D. in India and is the legendary queen mentioned in Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) in the 13th Century. In Korea, she is known to be a native…