Culture

In a solemn and proud ceremony, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the crew of flydubai Flight FZ1073, led …

The future of education may depend not only on how effectively we embrace new technologies, but also on how intelligently we reconnect with the scientific traditions that helped shape human …

The Hindi word ‘Kainchi’ means ‘scissors’. Kainchi Dham, in Uttarakhand’s Nainital district in the Himalayan region of North India, is located where two hills intersect along the Shipra River. For …

Delhi, the capital of India, traces its roots to Indraprastha, the city founded by the Pandava princes, the protagonists in the Mahabharata. It has no remarkable connection with the Ramayana, …

Kashmiri handicrafts need no introduction. It has long carried its artistic legacy far beyond the Valley as one of Kashmir’s most important traditional economic activities. Not only has it providedlivelihoods …

The decision to develop Madhupur Satra in Cooch Behar as a religious tourism destination deserves to be viewed as more than another tourism project. It is an opportunity to recover …

Navaratri literally translates as ‘nine nights’. The word also evokes the spirit of renewal. In Bengal, the festivities begin on Mahalaya, the first day of Sharadiya Navaratri, with an electrifying …

Mahatma Gandhi is known for his precepts of ahimsa (non-violence). He binds ahimsa to satya (truth). He tells us that he strives to live by satya, that satya is God, …

Grit & Glory: How India’s Northeast was Transformed One Heart at a Time, a book penned by acclaimed author Abhijit Joag, was released on 26 September 2026 at NEDFi Convention …

Subah-e-Banaras is one of the popular phrases that evoke images of the sacred city where mornings begin before sunrise. Many residents get up early and head straight for the river …

The evenings in the city of Lucknow, the heart of Awadh, whisper intoxicating seductions in responsive ears. The Hindustani word shaam rhymes easily with shabaab (beauty, kebab, and sharab (wine).  …

On Friday, 11 September 2026, in the ceremonial quiet that precedes a summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed Russian President Vladimir Putin a book. The setting was Bharat Mandapam in …

An old saying puts three regions above others praising their pleasant climatic features in morning, evening and night- Subah-e- Benaras, Shaam-e- Awadh and Shab- e-Malwa. People translate this as the …

The romantic label “Kashmiriyat”—shared language, folk customs, reverence for certain saints, and a supposedly seamless blend of Shaivism, Buddhism, and Sufism—has been endlessly invoked by politicians, poets, and commentators. It …

The face of the city has changed almost  beyond recognition since the days when the princely painter Ravi Varma from Kerala recreated the landscape of Shehar Jeypore on his easel. Founded by a …

The world knows the Mithila region in the state of Bihar as home to radiant Madhubani paintings that traditionally adorned walls in village homes. The images recreated scenes of Sita’s …

When we hear the words foreign policy we tend to think of diplomatic meetings, treaties, trade agreements and international summits. Movies are not often on my mind. But in today’s …

Aizawl, Kohima and Mokokchung sit within a distinctive Northeast Indian landscape where faith, community life and seasonal celebration are closely interwoven. Their inclusion in the national PRASHAD programme places Christian-majority …

Rabindranath Tagore, the myriad-minded man, had, in the wake of the Partition of Bengal in 1905, launched a visionary campaign—a mass Raksha Bandhan—with Hindus and Muslims tying rakhis on each …

Tucked away in the historic heart of Old Goa, the Basilica of Bom Jesus stands as a towering testament to architectural brilliance, enduring faith, and India’s multifaceted history. With its …

A slab of stone on the floor of St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi is something most visitors walk right past on their way to somewhere shinier. It is unadorned, …