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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.

Why We Celebrate Navratri

By Anchel Krishna @anchelk Most Hindus are familiar with the nine-day celebration of Navratri. It happens twice a year (in the fall and again at the end of winter). As a kid, my birthday often fell during Navratri (Hindu holidays are based on the lunar calendar and not the calendar)

Must-See Bollywood Movies of 2014: Romances and Drama

By Stacey Yount @bollywriter & online at: bollyspice.com With 2014 comes an exciting vista of new films, done as only Bollywood can. The stars are ready to shine in epic stories, fun comedies, and of course, dancing to the filmi beat! There are so many films to look forward to that

Songs to Commemorate India’s Republic Day

  Nanna Munna Raahi Hoon – Patriotic Songs for Republic Day by Anandini Sekhar @amaluu & online at: bollystalgia.blogspot.com Email Anandini at: entertainment@masalamommas.com January 26th marks India’s Republic Day – a celebration of India coming under the rule of its own constitution following freedom from British rule. In India this