The Fragrant History of the World of Ancient Indian Perfumes
A 17th or 18th century manuscript of two Sanskrit treatises with a Marathi commentary on one of them opens a whole fragrant world...
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Indian martial art Kalarippayattu needs to be a part of educational curriculum
I did not think that Kalaripayattu (called Kalari in short), the famous martial arts from Kerala in India could ever be attempted by...
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Pongala is about equality: Sudha Murty
Writer Sudha Murty has said she will write about the Attukal Pongala. “Or I will talk about it in my speech.” The Padma Shri award winner...
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The Untold History of Odisha’s Sea Traders & How They Shaped Empires Across The World
Bali Yatra is an annual festival celebrated in Cuttack, Odisha. It is observed in the time of Kartik Purnima (late October-early...
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Rudreshwara, the 1000 Pillar Temple of Warangal
An excellent example of architectural excellence during the reign of Kakatiya rule, the 1000 Pillar Temple is a place not only devotees...
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Uttarakhand’s ‘Aipan Girl’ Revives Traditional Himalayan Art, Provides Jobs to Women
You may have come across white drawings of conch shells, flowers, footsteps of goddesses, etc, drawn against a characteristic red...
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Indian Chinatown’s ‘forgotten’ history comes alive in Kolkata walking tours
Temple roofs, restaurants, a Sunday breakfast market and character-laden signs are visible reminders of Chinese life in central Kolkata’s...
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'Who Removed My Kartikeya?':How Sanctum Sanctorums Of Many Temples— Broken By Invaders—Can Be Revive
India is united through timeless mystic strands. Some of them visible. Some of them popular. Some of them hidden in plain sight, waiting...
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Meet the Mumbai embroidery atelier whose masterpieces get showcased at Paris Fashion Week
Sitting in a lotus position, four men weave glittering beads through gold thread on an organza sheet, carefully constructing a wedding...
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Goddess Benzaiten: For ages, the Japanese have worshipped Buddhist manifestation of Maa Saraswati
Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami is celebrated on the first day of spring. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on this day and the day also...
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Chinese New Year 2023: Here’s everything you need to know about it
Festivals are always the best time of the year. Preparations are going on, people return to their hometowns, families gather for...
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Spring Festival: Chinese New Year celebration held in Bengaluru, India
A celebration to bring in the Year of the Rabbit took place in the city of Bengaluru in India, which is home to several Chinese...
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Indians tried new-age Keto, Atkins, Paleo, low-carb. Now they’re going back to Ayurvedic diet
Nidhi Mehta was struggling with her weight. She was barely sleeping at night and felt lethargic all the time. On top of that, she was...
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Trials And Triumph Of The Early 'Pravasis': How Indian Indentured Labourers Survived and Thrived
The year is 1840. Devi Singh, an erstwhile watchman from Calcutta, watches from the slit that passes as a window in the crowded underdeck...
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Muyu becomes Chinese Gen Z’s new obsession for relieving stress
Muyu, also known as wooden fish, is a type of temple woodblock originally used by monks and nuns in Buddhist or Taoist rituals during...
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Making Sense Of Modi’s Temple Investment: Cities Of Gods And A New Idea Of Urban Aesthetics
This year’s Deepavali witnessed a celebration at Ayodhya like never before, with the Prime Minister of the world’s largest democracy...
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Bringing India’s Cultural Enterprises to the Forefront at G20
With an exuberant display of colours, cultural performances and cuisine at the first Sherpa track meeting in the historic city of...
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The Wonder Women of Malabar
MORE THAN FOUR decades ago, I had a peek into life inside a kalari— where the ancient martial art form of Kalaripayattu is taught—along...
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The Three Leaps of Hanuman: Valuable Insights For The Inner Growth Of Every Human Being
One of the most beloved deities for us Hindus is Hanuman. Children adore him. Adults worship him. Warriors evoke him. To women, he is the...
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'Avatar: The Way Of Water' Is Western Cinema's Rare Acknowledgement Of The Cosmic Mother
Avatar: The Way of the Water is the sequel to the highly successive movie that came almost thirteen years ago. The movie is quite a...
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