Culture

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 …

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 …