Your work lives on Mario!

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I was saddened to wake up to the news that Mario Miranda is no more. Though he was 85 when he passed on, he is one of those people that we wish lived on and on - to give us more of his awesome signature MM cartoons!

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When I was younger, no trip to Goa was complete without picking up a jumbo pack of Vinicola Wine because the box was adorned with MM's cartoons. Mario's style was unique, and I loved looking at them in the Illustrated Weekly.

Here are some of his cartoons in his inimitable style!

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Mario's signature style and Mario's work are irreplaceable. You will live on through your work, Mario. Thank you for your cartoons, for giving it to us!

'A Bit of India' in Michigan

Gombe Habba - Mysore Dasara as theme

Dasara marks the beginning of month long festivities. Festivals give us a chance to bring out the Indian artefacts that are stacked away in the attic. Rupa, a trained vocalist and an interior design enthusiast put up an impressive ‘Gombe Habba’(Doll Festival) at her home in Michigan and sent us the pictures. Gombe Habba is the time to get creative and think different. Choosing the theme and putting together things that blend with the theme involves time and effort.The preparations begin a month earlier.

Saraswati - the Goddess of Knowledge

The Procession

Rupa chose Mysore Dasara as the theme. She set up the whole procession as it happens in Mysore Dasara with Mysore Palace and Mahishasura props as the background. You don’t really have to be in Mysore to experience the beauty of the festival. Take a look at Rupa’s pictures. Don't you love the colorful dolls?

"A Bit of India in Every Home" doesn't end with the blog party, you are welcome to share pictures of your home any time with us.