It has always amused me that the term for a man’s wife’s sister (saali, साली) and that the term of a brother’s wife (bhaabhi, भाभी) in the Hindi language can be used in very different ways. While the former is used not only as a

Chatting with a group of acquaintances some years ago, I encountered the term “co-brother” for the first time. Now I fancy myself as fairly well- versed in the very precise terminology governing the extended Indian family. I should have been able to decipher references to relatives in Hindi, but this

Discovering the world of Hindi literature can be a delightful journey, especially for beginners eager to connect with the culture, heritage, and emotions that the Hindi language embodies. Whether you are a non-Hindi speaking Indian or an international enthusiast, diving into these classics offers a profound way to understand not

Hindi may or may not be your mother tongue, but it remains an important language for all Indians. The fact remains that the world has become smaller, and Indians are settling in all corners of the world. Still, a tree can only get as strong as its roots. And Hindi