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Should you have a big banquet party for your child’s first birthday? Or maybe you just want to know what the gift-giving expectations are when it comes to Lori, Eid, Diwali or other big cultural celebrations. In our culture section, you’ll find tips on creative ways to incorporate culture into your family’s lifestyle, profiles and you’ll also get the inside scoop on the latest in entertainment and celebrity buzz.


Revering in the Rapture of Ramadan

By Sheba Siddiqui @shebasid and online at shebasiddiqui.com Every year, billions of Muslims around the world refrain from eating or drinking anything from sunrise to sunset for one month. This holy month is called Ramadan and is the holiest of months in Islamic tradition. Many people think that Ramadan is

South Asian Mother Produces Film About Endangered Indian Girls

By Anjum Choudhry Nayyar Sex selection abortion has been illegal in India for more than a decade yet gender bias rooted in cultural norms still means that millions of girls go missing in India each year. Even in North America, Producer and director Nyna Pais Caputi says, the cultural bias