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Carrot Halwa: A Healthy Dessert
Ingredients: ¾ cup carrots 4 Tbsp. ghee (Indian clarified butter) or unsalted butter ¾ cup sugar 2 cups who...
Power of the Human Spirit - 7
"Having a vision and actually fulfilling it are two different things. In this very difficult time our organization ha...
Meet Kala Darji
"The women artisans are doing so much for their families and communities... I admire their spirit!" Kala Darji Des...
Turmeric Latte (Golden Milk)
Immunity Booster Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp. ground turmeric 4 - 6 whol...
Power of the Human Spirit - 6
The future of their children has always been the highest priority for the women artisans. These are women who would m...
A Rich Tradition: Hand Block Printing
Using carved wood blocks to print patterns on fabric may not have originated in India, but they have certainly made i...
Education for Life: June 2019 Science Fair
Science fairs are pretty standard events for American schools. This is not the case in India, however, especially am...
Power of the Human Spirit - 5
Over a month ago shelter-in-place became the new reality in India. The severe restrictions state that no one can leav...