Culture

Shimla: Miles away from Ayodhya—where the preparations have begun for “pran pratishtha” of Ram temple, slated for January 22, the valley of Gods as Kullu is known, has its close …

In Jamia Nagar police station, students, both boys and girls, can be seen moving in and out of the Okhla Vihar Police Station below the Metro Line, with books. But, …

Demonstrating an example of innovative thinking, Kochi is all set to become Kerala’s first city to host car boot sale. Popular across the globe, the sale will be organised by …

Displaying her talent which took her to the semi-finals of the popular television reality show “India’s Got Talent”, Shikha Gusain gave a scintillating solo Bharatanatyam performance recently. For Gusain, disciple …

The famous and historic Barabati Fort in the city of Cuttack, Odisha was excavated after a gap of 16 years and on the first day a broken structural fragment – …

There is no better way to convey a message and create awareness than varied forms of art and performances. This was very effectively used during a two-day festival which focused …

`On the occasion of 67th National Wildlife Week, a major event – Wildlife Week Walkathon — was organised in Srinagar to underscore the importance of collaborative efforts in preserving Jammu …

The promotion of Shree Anna or millets during the International Year of Millets took a major lead yesterday as an exhibition to showcase these grains was organised for the Central …

Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist, was named as the recipient of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her …

While being autobiographical, Deepak Sharma’s book “Wings To Fly” (Notion Press) is bound to inspire many, who are passionate and want to contribute to the well-being of the society, especially …

Children orphaned in the deadly Covid wave have been struggling for survival and getting education. Despite the government coming up with various schemes, a number of them have been left …

The Indian Railways during the country-wide Swachhata Hi Seva campaign undertook a major initiative called “14 Minutes Miracle”. Launched at 29 stations across IR the aim of this campaign was …

A rare 550-year-old sati stone sculpture found in Srivilliputhur town in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district provides insights on minstrels of that period. The artefact was discovered by Noorsahipuram Sivakumar, Assistant …

It turned out to be an excellent evening for both Guru Geeta Chandran and her shishya Anandita Narayanan, as the former was made proud by a splendid solo Bharatanatyam performance …

Bengali polymath and Asia’s first Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore binds India to countries in West Asia through literary fabric. Tagore, whose artistic and literary pursuits turned him into a ‘universal …

If there was an award for the most popular snack, not chef, the samosa would emerge a worthy winner. Its Indian popularity aside, it is one of the most globalised …

Known to be a centre of art and culture, Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram has added another feather to its cap. It now boasts of Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery which is …

The quaint and small village of Keezhanthoor in Idukki district of Kerala is making waves at the ongoing World Coffee Conference in Bengaluru. The village can now take pride as …

Even though Mursalin Seikh, is merely 12 years old, he showed how mature he was by acting promptly and showing his presence of mind to avert a major accident. This …

Members of the Ramanathapuram Archaeological Research Foundation found a vital picottah stone pillar inscription at Pattakulam Sallipatti which is located in Virudhunagar district near Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu. This 750-year-old engraving …

Horses have since time immemorial helped humankind as a beast of burden and moved them across places. Now they are aiding in educating children and spreading knowledge. This is precisely …