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Indian Culture: Why Do We Avoid Addressing Elders by Their First Names?

In Indian society, there exists an unspoken sociocultural norm that discourages the use of first names when addressing elders, a practice that was especially prominent until the last decade. Instead, our relationships guided how we referred to others, employing terms such as ‘didi’ for elder sister, ‘bhabi’ (Ji) for elder […]

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Indian Cultural Heritage: Transmitting It to the Next Generation

When I relocated to Hong Kong and later to Tokyo, I encountered locals who take immense pride in imparting their cultural and traditional knowledge to their children. This encompasses speaking their native language, enjoying traditional cuisine, donning traditional attire, and celebrating festivals. Many schools even take students to significant shrines

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