Category: Art & Culture

Art & Culture 2020 Top-10 Book Review: Guest Post by Ajit Singh

2020 Top-10 Book Review: Guest Post by Ajit Singh

2020 Top-10 Book Review: Guest Post by Ajit Singh Every year, Konversai advisory board member and passionate bibliophile Ajit Singh writes a review of his top 10 books of the year. Genres featured in this book review include fiction, philosophy, management/economics, history/politics, science, and mathematics. If you’re looking for some good reads, this guest blog …

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Art & Culture The Ultimate Guide to Indian Dance

The Ultimate Guide to Indian Dance

The Ultimate Guide to Indian Dance In our last post, we looked at different dance styles from around the world. Of course, multiple dance styles can be associated with any one country. India, for example—a land defined by its diversity and plurality—is well known for its many different styles of dance, all so distinct, yet …

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Art & Culture Konversation with Hindi Teacher Geetanjali Dhar

Konversation with Hindi Teacher Geetanjali Dhar

Konversation with Hindi Teacher Geetanjali Dhar This week’s Konversation is with Global Small Business (GSB) partner Geetanjali Dhar, founder of Hindi language school Sanskriti Global, based in Hong Kong and Singapore. Geetanjali was AmCham Women of Influence’s 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year and is transforming Hindi language learning. Anyone looking to learn Hindi in a …

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Art & Culture 2019 Top-10 Book Review: Guest Post by Ajit Singh

2019 Top-10 Book Review: Guest Post by Ajit Singh

2019 Top-10 Book Review: Guest Post by Ajit Singh Every year, Konversai advisory board member and passionate bibliophile Ajit Singh writes a review of his top-10 books of the year. Genres featured in this book list include fiction, memoir, philosophy, management/economics, history/politics, science, and mathematics. If you’re looking for some good reads, this guest blog …

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Art & Culture Christmas Traditions Around the World

Christmas Traditions Around the World

Christmas Traditions Around the World Christmas is an integral part of the holiday season. Albeit celebrated chiefly to celebrate God coming into the world to atone for humanity’s sins, its manner of celebration differs from culture to culture. In the United States, the “Christmas season” kicks off after Thanksgiving; Black Friday becomes the avenue of …

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Academic Konversation with Educator, History Lover, & Humanitarian Aditi Maheshwari

Konversation with Educator, History Lover, & Humanitarian Aditi Maheshwari

Konversation with Educator, History Lover, & Humanitarian Aditi Maheshwari This week’s Konversation is with Aditi Maheshwari from Indore, India. A woman of many talents, Aditi offers a whole range of sessions on Konversai, including Hindi, Sanskrit, math, yoga, Indian cooking, and Indian history. She is also fluent in English, French, and Arabic. Aditi is currently …

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Art & Culture A Peek into Every New Yorker’s Backyard: Guest Post on Central Park by Leela Kapoor

A Peek into Every New Yorker’s Backyard: Guest Post on Central Park by Leela Kapoor

A Peek into Every New Yorker’s Backyard: Guest Post on Central Park by Leela Kapoor This week we have a guest post on Central Park by Konverser Leela Kapoor, who is proud to call New York City home. From mini boat racing to working out by the reservoir, Central Park really has it all. It …

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Art & Culture From Germany with Love: Konversation on Cultural Competency with Teresa Hacket

From Germany with Love: Konversation on Cultural Competency with Teresa Hacket

From Germany with Love: Konversation on Cultural Competency with Teresa Hacket This week, we have a Konversation with Teresa Hacket from Frankfurt, Germany. Having traveled all over the world and worked and lived in many countries, Teresa is an expert on cultural competency. One of her passions is teaching others about cultural competency, which she …

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Art & Culture Konversation with Oshin Hephzibah: Dancer, Musician, & Writer

Konversation with Oshin Hephzibah: Dancer, Musician, & Writer

Konversation with Dancer and Musician Oshin Hephzibah For this week’s Konversation, we interviewed the multi-talented Oshin Hephzibah from Chennai, India. Oshin is currently a student pursuing her BA in music at A R Rahman’s Music College in India. She discovered her passion for music and the performing arts at a young age and has already …

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Art & Culture Konversation with Guitar Teacher Kyle Green

Konversation with Guitar Teacher Kyle Green

Konversation with Guitarist Kyle Green For this week’s Konversation, we interviewed guitar teacher Kyle Green. Originally from Michigan and New York, Kyle now lives in Portugal. He has decades of experience in the music industry as a teacher and a performer. Learn more about Kyle and what he can offer you below! Konversai: What does …

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