Culture

The sea of humanity who waited patiently day and night in scorching heat, rain, and thunder from Saturday (21 September) for the arrival of the mortal remains of Assamese heartthrob …

It is indeed extremely heartening that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, despite his hectic schedule, has written a masterly piece about Bhupen Hazarika, the bard of Assam.  The Prime Minister’s article, …

When we first gathered in Jaipur in 2006, under the mellow winter sun, the Jaipur Literature Festival was little more than an experiment. A handful of writers, a few curious …

The newly opened Dwarka tunnel in Delhi-NCR is redefining how public infrastructure can double as cultural landmarks. Stretching 5.1 kilometres, with a central 3.6-kilometre eight-lane stretch, this is not just …

Baisakhi Day. 13 April 1919. Amritsar was shut. Anger, hostility, and fear had strangled into sullen silence this bustling trading centre that stood on the Grand Trunk Road connecting Delhi …

India stands at the cusp of a transformative moment on the global stage, poised to empower women peacekeepers in the United Nations while advancing gender parity and leadership with real …

Sanskrit, one of the world’s oldest languages, has long occupied a central role in the intellectual and spiritual traditions of India. Yet, in a striking modern twist, this ancient language …

In 2025, the year global fashion capitals finally began to call Delhi and Mumbai their equals, India stands not as an emerging player but as an eternal one. The triumphs …

Step outside on any given August morning in India, and you’ll sense the buzz, the rustle of saffron, white, and green fluttering from balconies; children’s laughter as they clutch pinwheels …

The Indo-European Youth Orchestra (IEYO), celebrated a historic milestone with its 5th Grand Budapest Concert on August 7, 2025, at the majestic Royal Palace of Gödöllő, Hungary. This landmark performance, …

As the nation paused this August to celebrate the centenary of Professor M.S. Swaminathan’s birth, it is not just remembering a scientist—it is saluting a saviour. A man whose life’s …

Cover Photo by Kalyani Nedungadi Bengaluru, a city celebrated for its innovation, cosmopolitan energy, and vibrant cultural diversity, recently witnessed a unique artistic milestone. The South Asian Symphony Orchestra (SASO), …

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday inaugurated the first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, calling it a celebration of shared heritage and a powerful display of cultural unity among …

When Indian-origin lawyer Mathura Sridharan was appointed as Ohio’s Solicitor General on July 31, the occasion should have been one of celebration: a meritorious legal mind, a daughter of immigrants, …

By any measure, the return of the Piprahwa gems to India is a landmark moment—not merely for archaeology or diplomacy, but for a deeper principle: the global recognition that cultural …

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed happiness after the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” were officially inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. These military landscapes, developed between the 17th …

The Bharat Utsav, a festival celebrating India’s rich culture, heritage, and tradition, has begun in Russia and is bringing to Moscow artists from across India, as stated by the Russian …

India’s rise as a global power must be accompanied by the rise of its intellectual and cultural gravitas, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday, noting that a nation’s strength …

In a significant moment for regional cinema and cultural dialogue, the premiere of ‘Harmukh’, the first film blending Kashmiri and Kannada languages, was held at INOX cinema in Srinagar to …

The city of Hamburg in Germany is set to host the 11th edition of India Week Hamburg, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of Indo-German exchange, as per an …

On the auspicious day of June 11, 2025, the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) honoured the 55th anniversary of its establishment and the laying of its foundation stone, …