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India at a Glance • Mahatma Gandhi • Can you name 12 animals from India? • Republic Day •  Emperor Ashoka • Yoga for Kids and Teens • Monsoon • Cricket • Indira Gandhi • Indus Valley Civilization • My Family Stories • Cultural Parenting

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India at a Glance

Keywords: India: Geography, people, government, economy, currency, States and Union Territories, maps, national language, national symbols (Flag, national anthem, tree, fruit, animal, bird and others), currency symbol, puzzles, Constitution of India, Who's who in Government,    quick reference.

Mahatma Gandhi

Keywords: Non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi, Bapuji, Independence, National Symbol, ahimsa, satyagraha, Quit India Movement, Salt March, Swarajya, ashram, caste system, harijan, untouchable

 

Can You Name 12 Animals from India?

Keywords: Indian elephant or Asian elephant, Asiatic Lion, Lion Tailed Macaque, Great Indian Rhinoceros, Leopard, Neelgai, Royal Bengal Tiger, Wild Ass, Pangolin or Scaly Anteater, Chinkara, Niligiri Tahr, Indian Flying Fox

 

Republic Day - A Grand National Celebration

Keywords: Republic Day Parade, national celebration, cultural parade, marching bands, National Cadet Corps, beating of the retreat, Jai Hind, constitution day, constitution of India, first president, national flag, video of the parade

 

Ashoka

Keywords:  Emperor Ashoka, national symbols, Buddhism, edicts, Maurya, Mauryan Empire, Brahmi Script, dhamma, dharma, Jataka tales, world history, giant empires, religion, non-violence, religion and governement, social justice, human rights

 

My Family Stories

Keywords: Family stories, family history, family tree, shared memories, immigration, migration, intergenerational communication, traditions, values, culture, heritage, respect for elders, race, family origin, shared history, multicultural families

 

Yoga for Kids and Teens

Keywords: Yoga, yoga for kids and teens, self confidence, self esteem, yoga poses, yoga mind, ancient practice, sports conditioning, body awareness, Patanjali, books about yoga for kids and teens

 

Monsoon

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Cricket

Keywords:  Cricket, sports in India, cricket rules, spirit of cricket, field positions, cricket equipment, cricket words, ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, how to play cricket

 

 

Indira Gandhi

Keywords:  Indira Gandhi, women in history and politics, gender roles, leadership,autocratic, dynasty, caste, nonalignment,communalism, parliament, populist, totalitarian, impeachment, Parsee (Parsi), Sikh, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Congress Party

 

 

Indus Valley Civilization

Keywords: Indus Valley Civilization, Harappa, Mohenjodaro, Lothal, Indus Valley seals, Great Bath at Mohenjodaro, grannary, Priest King statue, ancient civilizations, ancient urban settlements, ancient artifacts, interpreting artifacts, archaeologist, trade, barter, medium of exchange, city-state, primary and secondary sources of data, AD/CE, BC/BCE

 

 

Cultural Parenting By Meenal Pandya

Keywords:  Cultural parenting, multicultural,  intergenerational communication, balancing cultures, Indian-American, tradition, heritage, parenting, informed choices, family stories, leadership, integrity, leading by example, make your own traditions, family values, family history, western culture, western influence.

 

 

 

 

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