Culture

Kerala’s mural paintings are among India’s most striking visual traditions, where temple walls become storybooks of colour, devotion and myth. These murals are not just decoration; they are a sacred …

There’s a moment every morning, right before the day begins, when I decide who I need to be for the next twelve hours. Designer, commuter, colleague, problem-solver, maybe a reluctant …

In the deep-green vastness of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region—where the forest canopy once echoed with Maoist gunfire, and where the language of progress was spoken only in hushed hypotheticals—women lived at …

Somewhere between a museum staircase and a red carpet, fashion and flesh are preparing to meet. The Met Gala 2026 theme, Costume Art, isn’t just another dress prompt. It’s a …

Some days, when I’m walking through a mall or scrolling on my phone, I get a strange, quiet déjà vu. Not of a place, of an outfit. The same straight-fit …

In the 1990s, India didn’t have Instagram moodboards, celebrity stylists on speed dial, or global fast fashion feeding trends every quarter. What it had was cinema, and, more specifically, a …

Three of us standing on a narrow lane: my sister in a frilled dress, me in a sleeveless denim frock with embroidered strawberries, and my Ma behind us in a …

India’s civilisation is not a story carved in stone, but a legacy inscribed in sound and script. From ancient epics and spiritual discourses to fiery political manifestos and poetic dreams, …

India’s cultural landscape is richly woven with the threads of oral tradition—the art of storytelling that predates written scripture and printed pages. From the vibrant plains of Rajasthan to the …

Piyush Pandey, often hailed as the creative titan who gave Indian advertising its true voice, stands as a beacon in the world of storytelling, emotion, and brand-building. His journey—from a …

Every year on October 26, Jammu and Kashmir celebrates a moment that reshaped its destiny — the day Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession in 1947, uniting the …

As lamps glow across homes and hearts this Diwali, the India Narrative team extends warm wishes to all our readers. It is your trust, readership, and engagement that continue to …

For millennia, India’s culinary landscape has been a vibrant canvas woven with threads of culture, conquest, and continuous reinvention. From ancient hearths to modern restaurant kitchens, Indian gastronomy has evolved …

In India, history has a habit of hiding in plain sight. Sometimes, it even camouflages the modern world within its centuries-old walls. A striking example of this coexistence lies in …

India’s comic book industry is undergoing a renaissance, with homegrown creators driving a new wave of storytelling that is reshaping the country’s cultural landscape. Once overshadowed by Western imports, indigenous …

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 …