April 1st—A day when you can’t trust anyone. From sneaky pranks to elaborate hoaxes, April Fool’s Day has been a tradition for centuries. But have you ever wondered who started April Fool’s Day? Or why we celebrate April Fool’s Day in India? See some fun facts, legendary pranks, and the history behind this mischievous day!
Who Started April Fool’s Day? (The Origins)
April Fool’s Day has...
April 1st might be known as April Fool's Day worldwide, but for us Odias, it holds a far greater significance—it’s Utkal Divas, the foundation day of Odisha. Every year, on this day, the air is filled with a sense of pride, nostalgia, and festivity. But have you ever paused to think—why do we celebrate Utkal Divas? Let’s take a journey through Odisha’s history, culture,...
Continued from: Universal Social Order
Girls were given apt education and fair opportunity to grow up in a free environment, with dignity. At the time...
Continued from: To Contain A Heart's Desire
But in other words, this word means a certain particular, universal social order attached to the status quo...
The Hindu practice of ‘Kanyadan’ is discriminatory and derogatory to the position of women. ‘Giving away girls in marriage’ and giving dowry (or the...
