Editorji is your personalised video news platform, we learn about your interests in order to show the news that matters to you! Watch it on your phone, tablet or TV.

ABOUT US

about us editorji

Latest Video News: Editorji provides the latest news video headlines, latest videos clip from India and the World. Get all breaking news videos on Entertainment, Business, Coronavirus, Elections, Politics and more.

Latest Video News, Breaking News, Bollywood, Political, Sports, Business News | Editorji

Serendipity Arts Festival launches a new digital experience

One of the largest art and&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;festivals in South-East Asia, the Serendipity Arts Festival&nbsp;is launching a new digital experience for art lovers in quarantine. Called SAFxYOU&nbsp;2020, the digital initiative begins from April 25th and will go on for five days. The virtual celebration will see a combination of webinars, performances, readings and workshops exploring the world of food, film, live arts, literature and fashion. You can indulge in all of this from the comfort of your home, for free, using the festival's social media pages and a newly redesigned website.&nbsp;
https://www.facebook.com/serendipityartsfestival/

One of the largest art and&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;festivals in South-East Asia, the Serendipity Arts Festival&nbsp;is launching a new digital experience for art lovers in quarantine. Called SAFxYOU&nbsp;2020, the digital initiative begins from April 25th and will go on for five days. The virtual celebration will see a combination of webinars, performances, readings and workshops exploring the world of food, film, live arts, literature and fashion. You can indulge in all of this from the comfort of your home, for free, using the festival's social media pages and a newly redesigned website.&nbsp;

+91 11 4035 6666 / info@editorji.com
3rd floor, Plot B, Khasara no 360, Sultanpur, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
 <a title="mail to us" href="mailto:info@editorji.com">Send Feedback</a>

REACH US

how to reach editorji

The Korean wave has seemed to hit the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary, who have added 26 Korean words to its latest edition. 

Swept by the Korean wave, Oxford dictionary accepts 26 Korean words

Oxford Dictionary joins the K-craze by adding 26 Korean words to it 

The Korean wave has seemed to hit the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary, who have added 26 Korean words to its latest edition.&nbsp;

From sumptuous Korean food to the sensational&nbsp;BTS&nbsp;to famous drama series like Squid Game, the Korean creative wave, also known as Hallyu&nbsp;has affected people the world over in some way or another.&nbsp;
Now the same wave has seemed to hit the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary, who have added 26 Korean words to its latest edition.&nbsp;
Some of the words out of the 26 that have been included are:
Skinship: The word, Skinship&nbsp;captures the emotions and bond between two people.&nbsp;
Hallyu: The word, Hallyu&nbsp;indicates the increasing interest in South Korea and its culture represented through music, film and television.&nbsp;
Mukbang: The word, Mukbang&nbsp;refers to a video of a person eating lots of food while interacting with the audience.&nbsp;
Aegyo: The word, Aegyo&nbsp;refers to behaviour that is seemingly cute and adorable.&nbsp;
Hanbok: The word, Hanbok&nbsp;is the traditional Korean dress consisting of a long-sleeved jacket and a long high-waisted&nbsp;skirt for women&nbsp;and loose trousers for men.&nbsp;
The addition of Korean words into the Oxford English Dictionary marks the shift in the language used by English speakers. It also marks the ever-growing&nbsp;popularity of Korean culture the world over.&nbsp;
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/web-series/squid-game-star-jung-ho-yeon-becomes-most-followed-korean-actress-on-instagram-1633451473386" target="_blank">'Squid Game' star Jung Ho-yeon becomes most followed Korean actress on Instagram</a>

Duolingo has reported a 76% rise in new users signing up to learn Korean in Britain and 40% in the United States over the two weeks following the show's premiere. 

Massive rise in people learning Korean amid Squid Game success

K for... Massive rise in people learning Korean amid Squid Game success

The Korean word for the Korean wave is Hallyu which is used to describe the global success of South Korean music, film, television, fashion and food.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With huge fan followings of bands like BTS, the soft power of Korean culture has been on the rise for quite some time. Just recently, the Oxford&nbsp;English&nbsp;Dictionary added 26 new words of Korean origin to its latest&nbsp;edition.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/oxford-dictionary-joins-the-k-craze-by-adding-26-korean-words-to-it-1633612170780">Oxford Dictionary joins the K-craze by adding 26 Korean words to it</a>&nbsp;
And&nbsp;Netflix&rsquo;s latest hit Korean show Squid Game is cementing the global obsession with Korean culture.&nbsp;The show&rsquo;s popularity has caused a spurt in people wanting to learn the Korean&nbsp;language, as per language learning app Duolingo.
SEE MORE <a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/web-series/squid-game-is-a-global-rage-5-things-you-didn-t-know-about-the-show-1633725774333">5 things you didn't know about Squid Game</a>
The app has reported a 76% rise in new users signing up to learn Korean in Britain and 40% in the United States over the two weeks following the show's premiere.&nbsp;Globally, <a href="https://blog.duolingo.com/squid-game-could-inspire-a-new-wave-of-korean-language-learners/" target="_blank">Duolingo</a> has&nbsp;roughly witnessed a 40% rise&nbsp;in new Korean learners compared to last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Duolingo said&nbsp;that after Hindi, Korean is the second-fastest-growing language among learners with 7.9 million active users learning&nbsp;the language.&nbsp;
In case you were curious, the Korean word for the Korean wave is Hallyu and is often used to describe the global success of South Korean music, film, TV, fashion and food.

Durga Puja 2021: Breaking widely accepted gender norms, a group of female priests performed the Durga Puja ceremony at Kolkata's 66 Pally Puja.

Durga Puja 2021: Overcoming gender stereotypes, female priests perform rituals in Kolkata

Breaking widely accepted gender norms, a group of female priests performed the Durga Puja ceremony at Kolkata's 66 Pally Puja.

Durga Puja 2021: Breaking widely accepted gender norms, a group of female priests performed the Durga&nbsp;Puja&nbsp;ceremony at Kolkata's&nbsp;66 Pally&nbsp;Puja.

Durga Puja&nbsp;2021:&nbsp;Whether it is for Durga&nbsp;Puja,&nbsp;Dussehra&nbsp;puja or any other puja&nbsp;for that matter, having male priests perform the rituals has always been the norm.&nbsp;
Breaking this widely accepted gender norm, a group of female priests performed the Durga&nbsp;Puja&nbsp;ceremony at Kolkata's&nbsp;66 Pally&nbsp;Durga&nbsp;Puja.&nbsp;Nandini Bhowmick, Ruma Roy, Seymanti Banerjee, and Poulomi Chakroborty&nbsp;are in charge of all the festivities honouring the Goddess Durga.
Also Watch:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/local/durga-puja-2021-kolkata-s-burj-khalifa-draws-huge-crowds-laser-show-stopped-1634098204145" target="_blank">Durga Puja 2021: Kolkata's Burj Khalifa draws huge crowds, laser show stopped</a> &nbsp;
Known to be a part of the collective, "Shubhamastu," they have been presiding over rituals and ceremonies for over a decade. The four priestesses&nbsp;were appointed after the passing away of the main male priest of the committee.&nbsp;
Both the&nbsp;66 Pally&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/entertainment-news/watch-kajol-is-looking-pretty-in-pink-at-a-durga-puja-pandal-in-mumbai-1634037395952" target="_blank">Durga Puja</a> Committee of South Kolkata&nbsp;and the four female priests have taken a step to inspire more women to walk into regions where they have never gone before.&nbsp;
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/navratri-2021-what-is-dhunuchi-dance-why-is-it-important-in-the-worship-of-goddess-durga-1633859068481" target="_blank">Navratri 2021: What is Dhunuchi dance? Why is it important in the worship of Goddess Durga?</a>

Navratri 2021: The ten arms of Goddess Durga symbolise that she protects her devotees from all directions namely the eight corners and from the sky and earth.

Navratri 2021: Here's what the 10 weapons of the Goddess Durga signify

 Goddess Durga has ten arms and each arm carries a different weapon. Here’s what each weapon symbolises.

Navratri 2021: Decoding 10 weapons of Goddess Durga

Navratri 2021: The ten arms of the goddess have weapons and it is believed that Maa Durga protects her devotees from evil forces with these weapons.

Navratri 2021:&nbsp;Navratri is one of the main festivals of Hindus. Goddess Durga&rsquo;s nine forms are worshipped in the nine days of Navratri. As per religious beliefs, Goddess Durga is considered the most powerful deity. The ten arms of the goddess have weapons and it is believed that Maa Durga protects her devotees from evil forces with these weapons. This year the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/navratri-2021-festival-dedicated-to-different-forms-of-durga-and-feminine-power-1633528654531" target="_blank">Navratri celebrations</a> began on October 7 and will continue till October 15.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/navratri-2021-vrat-fasting-tips-to-keep-in-mind-1633693786467">Navratri 2021 Vrat: Fasting tips to keep in mind&nbsp;</a>
<h3>Let&rsquo;s have a look at the importance of Maa Durga&rsquo;s weapons:</h3>
<h3>Trishul:&nbsp;</h3>
Trishul was given by Lord Shiva to <a href="Navratri%20- Significance of Durga, Lakshmi &amp; Saraswati" target="_blank">Goddess Durga</a>. The three sharp ends symbolise the three qualities humankind is made of.
<h3>Sudarshan Chakra:&nbsp;</h3>
The gift from Lord Vishnu to Goddess Durgs symbolises the centre of creation.
<h3>Lotus:&nbsp;</h3>
Lotus is considered the symbol of Lord Brahma which represents wisdom&nbsp;and liberation through knowledge.
<h3>Bow and Arrow:&nbsp;</h3>
It was given by Pawandev and Suryadev as a symbol of energy. It also symbolises that Maa Durga controls all the sources of energy in the universe.
<h3>Sword:&nbsp;</h3>
Sword was given by Lord Ganesh. It symbolises knowledge and wisdom.
<h3>Vajra:&nbsp;</h3>
Gifted by Lord Indra, Vajra symbolises firmness of character, determination and supreme power.
<h3>Spear:&nbsp;</h3>
Gifted by Agni, spear symbolises auspiciousness. It also signifies fiery power.
<h3>Snake:&nbsp;</h3>
Lord Shiva&rsquo;s gift to Goddess Durga, snake is a symbol of consciousness and energy.
<h3>Mace:&nbsp;</h3>
It symbolises that humans should be loyal to the devotion of Goddess Durga and should keep love, loyalty and devotion the touchstone of their lives.
<h3>Conch :&nbsp;</h3>
It was gifted to Goddess Durga by Lord Varuna. It is a symbol of the primordial sound called 'Aum' from which the entire creation emerged.
Also watch:<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/navratri-2021-the-goddess-shines-bright-in-rs-1-5-lakh-gold-saree-in-kolkata-1633605737824">&nbsp;Navratri 2021: The Goddess shines bright in Rs. 1.5 lakh gold saree in Kolkata&nbsp;</a>

Navratri 2021: Dhunuchi dance is an integral part of Durga Puja. It is performed on the eighth night of Navratri festival.

Navratri 2021: All you need to know about Dhunuchi dance

Durga Puja evenings are incomplete if people don’t take the floor to dance to the rhythmic beats of dhaak and bells, holding earthen pots billowing a fragrant smoke. The impromptu dance is called Dhunuchi Naach. Here's all you need to know. 

Navratri 2021: What is Dhunuchi dance? Why is it important in the worship of Goddess Durga?

Navratri is celebrated in the Hindu month of Ashwin to worship Goddess Durga
Shardiya Navratri started on October 7, 2021 and will end on October 15, 2021
The onset of Durga Puja unleashes the festive spirit in Bengalis
Dhunuchi dance is a prominent custom during the evening Durga aarti every day
Dhunuchi dance starts from Saptami and continues till Ashtami &amp; Navami
The aroma which comes from Dhunuchi is regarded as holy

Navratri 2021:&nbsp;Dhunuchi dance is performed to thank Goddess Durga. This devotional dance is performed holding a dhunuchi, which contains the burning coconut husk with dhuno sprinkled on it.

Navratri 2021: There is a lot to look forward to during the&nbsp;Navratri&nbsp;celebrations. The nine-day festival to worship Goddess Durga is celebrated in the Hindu month of Ashwin. This year Shardiya Navratri started on October 7, 2021 and will end on October 15, 2021.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/food/navratri-2021-vrat-fasting-tips-to-keep-in-mind-1633693786467">Navratri 2021 Vrat: Fasting tips to keep in mind&nbsp;</a>
The onset of Durga Puja unleashes the festive spirit in Bengalis. Durga Puja evenings are incomplete if people don&rsquo;t take the floor to dance to the rhythmic beats of dhaak and bells, holding earthen pots billowing a fragrant smoke. The impromptu dance is called Dhunuchi Naach, a prominent custom and one of the most awaited activities during the evening Durga aarti every day.
<h2>What is Dhunuchi dance?</h2>
This devotional dance is performed to thank <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/navratri-2021-decoding-the-10-weapons-of-goddess-durga-1633867260880" target="_blank">Goddess Durga</a> by holding a dhunuchi, which contains the burning coconut husk with dhuno sprinkled on it. According to beliefs, before killing Mahishasura, Goddess Bhavani performed this dance to increase strength and energy. It starts from Saptami and continues till Ashtami and Navami. Aarti of Maa Durga is also performed from Dhunuchi.
<h2>What is Dhunuchi?</h2>
Dhuno is a plant resin of sal tree and dhunuchi is essentially an incense burner that holds the fire. They are traditionally made of clay that has natural insulation properties. It is usually lit by setting fire to the dry coconut husk on which dhuno and camphor are sprinkled. The aroma which comes from it is regarded as holy and is believed to have a purifying effect.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/navratri-2021-the-goddess-shines-bright-in-rs-1-5-lakh-gold-saree-in-kolkata-1633605737824">Navratri 2021: The Goddess shines bright in Rs. 1.5 lakh gold saree in Kolkata&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/navratri-2021-what-is-dhunuchi-dance-why-is-it-important-in-the-worship-of-goddess-durga-1633859068481" target="_blank">Dhunuchi dance</a> is an integral part of <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/navratri-2021-decoding-the-10-weapons-of-goddess-durga-1633867260880" target="_blank">Durga Puja</a>. The grandeur of this dance pulls many festival revellers in puja pandals.

Latest news

Serendipity Arts Festival launches a new digital experience

Up Next

Categories