The colorful celebration of Holi is at the end of this month! Holi is the festival that carries India into the bright days of summer. There is a feeling of plenty in the air – crops have been harvested, and stored or sold. The farmer finally rests and money is at hand. Holi falls on the full moon, in the month of Phalgun, which spans the end of February and the beginning of March: spring is finally in the air! Holi also celebrates the victory of good over evil, More… »
HOLI is on February 28th!
February 8th, 2010HBOs amazing “Rome”..but why not Ramayana (or Mahabharata for that matter)?
February 3rd, 2010My husband and I have been addicted to HBO’s series from 2005: Rome. It is very elegantly made, superbly acted, and of course, the intrigue of the last B.C. century – murder, treason, infidelities, anger, love, incest….what’s not to like?! There are 22 episodes total between seasons 1 and 2, and my hubby and I watch at least 3-4 episodes a night. But, I digress. More… »
Dear Papa….
January 31st, 2010Dads and Daughters: We were all at Bindiya’s place for dinner today, and had an interesting conversation which I wanted to share with you. What is the role of the father in influencing a girl’s life? More… »
Moonlit hike with Bats and Friends!
January 31st, 2010By Suhail, an Amara Kid. (Suhail and Rohan, along with Bindiya’s family, went on a hike to Vasona Park in Los Gatos, California)
Yesterday, I went on a night hike with my best friend. My best friend’s name is Shaunat. His sister, Avanti and my brother, Rohan were also on the hike. We brought torches so we could see in the night, otherwise, we would be as blind as a bat.
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Wake up Sid
January 31st, 2010
Our wakeful Bollywood reviewer, Puneeta Kalra watched Wake Up Sid, with special focus upon the new kid on the block- Ranbir Kapoor 
4 on Puneeta K’s rateometer! She , of course, omits to mention 4 out of ? Bottom line though, she liked the movie, the man, the music etc very much!
What is it with Hindi Cinema these days, have the filmmakers matured or has the audience matured…..Not your typical stories with a well known starcast, haunting music, and slick productions….Bollywood has finally grown up along with Sid. More… »
“Ishqiya” – thumbs up!
January 31st, 2010“Ishqiya” se Ishq!
AmaraMom’s Bollywood critic, Puneeta Kalra, is back after her long vacation to India. She’s back with loads of stories about her holiday- which I hope she will share on AmaraMoms soon. In the meantime, here’s her take on the new Hindi movie “Ishqiya”, which after reading her comments, I would love to see!
A Vishal Bhardawaj production with Naseer, Arshad and Vidaya Balan…of course I was going to see it and am so happy I did.
A brilliant cast, a brilliant story , what more to ask for. Naseer & Arshad are a mama bhanja pair of thieves who get themselves embroiled in activities beyond their league. They find themselves staying at a widow’s house (Vidya Balan) who is not as simple as she portrays herself to be. Aah…the action in Gorakpur, the UP dialect, the comic timing and of course the hilarity and emotions of uncle and nephew falling for the same woman. More… »
Republic Day Celebrations with our Kids!
January 28th, 2010Our kids debut with Jana-Gana-Mana on the piano. No practice or help from the proud moms!
Bindiya and Manisha’s kids mark the 2010 Indian Republic Day at home. January 26th 2010. More… »
Happy Republic Day!
January 26th, 2010
Flags made out of coffee stirrers and paper by the AmaraKids last evening!
Point Lobos State Reserve
January 23rd, 2010I went to Point Lobos State Reserve January 23, 2010. It is by the Pacific Ocean in Carmel. We saw sea lions, sea otters, harbor seals, whales, and we even got to climb up an actual rock wall! We also went to China Cove and a delicious restaurant called A.W Shucks. We had great food and a great time near the water!!
Republic Day of India 2010
January 20th, 2010
India transitioned from British Dominion to a Repulic on January 26, 1950; almost 60 years ago! That day, India adoped their own Constitution. To celebrate, annually a grand parade is held in New Delhi, going from the Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s Palace), along the Rajpath, More… »
