(Update November 20, 2018) he one fact that can distinguish between Indians and people from other countries is their views on the wedding! The big, fat, colorful, fireworks wedding that Indians organize is supposed to be seen and heard by aliens too. The innumerable traditions, the pomp and show and the expenditure that people organize on the wedding of their children decide their status of in the society. Even the people who live in the villages, and don’t make much money are keen to spend all they have, and even take the loan if they have to, for the big bright wedding of their children. Thi ..read more

“How we eat defines who we are from inside.” According to Food-ology, you are what how you eat. Juliet A. Boghossian, the founder of Food-ology, has a distinct way of recognizing the characteristic traits of people by watching them eat. The person who takes too much time to finish is self-confident and of stable character; he/she likes to be in control of stuff around him. Fast eaters are ambitious, goal oriented and open to new experiences. People who eat one food from the plate and finish it before starting with the next item are methodical in their approach. And the list goes on and on abou ..read more

Are you working hard for an opportunity to move to a new country? Or Do you want to move to a new country for a few years to expand your references? Then you arrived at the right place. I will provide you all the information you need to take the right decision and enjoy living abroad and experience a new culture. According to the United Nations, 251 million people migrated to other countries in 2017. That’s a huge number, and I hope they are enjoying their time in a new country. The following are the top 4 reasons for people to migrate to a new country Finances Job opportunity Children educati ..read more

(Update November 20, 2018) To me, one of the biggest challenges as a father of a 3-year-old daughter is her nutrition. Every doctor tells you to feed veggies, no sugar, etc. Is it even possible to stop toddlers from thinking about candies, cookies, and cakes when they are everywhere? If you figured out a way, I am all ears for it. While I continue the search for the ultimate method to eliminate sugars from her diet, I did manage to find an interim solution to increase her interest in healthy foods.  I call it “Menu Cycling.”The key is to introduce a completely different menu for the entire wee ..read more

In the next 5 minutes you will discover a secret that will help you generate significant income from your investments. You will learn the principle followed by one of the ‘Financial Moghuls’ to build the largest international investment fund in the world. You can use the same principle to transform your investments into a money-making machine and offer you the life you always dreamed. Do you dream of waking up to the sun-kissed mornings on a beach with white sands.... or enjoy the cocktail parties on a 54th-floor penthouse? If you apply the principle explained in this post, your dream will be ..read more

Shopping in India is one of the activities that every tourist enjoys. On average a foreign tourist spends $500 on shopping during a 2-week trip to India. The question is are you spending it the right way or losing money. Let’s find out. Any shopping you do in India will fit one of the categories Major purchase Minor purchase I consider major purchases are anything over $100. The common items are Silk saris Jewelry Handicrafts Spa packages Day tours Gifts to take back home. Minor purchases are items that are less than $100. Street shopping Books Photo frames. And a lot of other things fit this ..read more

Introduction I have received many questions on the topic Cultural Competency since I started CultureTute, I have answered the most common questions in this post. I am sure you will learn something new. Don’t forget to share it with your friends and improve their knowledge. What is Culture of a country? Culture ... is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society – Tyler, 1870 What is Cultural Competency? I believe it is the ability to build successful personal or professional relations ..read more

A Trip to India can be one of the most educational experiences of your life especially if it’s the first time. With 22 official languages, hundreds of confusing laws and e-Governance still in its infancy, idea of traveling to India may stress you out. But if you create a good plan and follow the rules, your trip to India will be the best trip of your life with memories you will cherish for a lifetime I have something that will give you the confidence to visit India not once but anytime you chose to. A complete guide that will help you make your round trip to India easy and fun. Step 1: Get y ..read more

Culture is something that has always been an inevitable part and parcel of our life. Like we live with the identity our parents, family lineages and our native country give us, we also carry forward the legacy of our culture, right from the birth, until the last breath. When one asks you what the definition of culture is, you might say it's a common interpretation of humankind's achievement in various aspects like their ideas, customs, and social behavior. In simpler terms, Culture is the way of life of a particular group of individuals, who are, in broader terms, regarded as a society. The ea ..read more

Marriage is supposed to be the goal of an Indian, whether it is a boy or girl, everyone wants to get married someday with a nice, understanding partner. And why not? Culturally, in India, marriage is once in a lifetime thing and once became partners; they are with each other for life. Who wouldn’t want to enter in a universe where the dedication of spouse lasts for a lifetime? Changing partners is looked down upon. So, it becomes necessary to choose a partner who is ‘perfect’. Parents and other family members want to find best match for their children as they are older, more experienced, know ..read more