Sanvi Choudhary, Author at Media India Group

Unakoti: Tripura’s hidden gallery of giant stone gods and sacred legends

May 15, 2026

Unakoti, located amid the forested hills of northern Tripura near Kailashahar, is a mysterious blend of ancient rock-cut sculptures, towering Shiva reliefs and lush natural landscapes. Hidden deep within dense greenery and rocky terrain, the site features massive stone carvings b...

Formula 1 Grand Prix: From Silverstone to Championship

May 13, 2026

#OnThisDay:On May 13, 1950, the first-ever Formula 1 World Drivers Championship race took place at Silverstone, England. #MIG

Bagwal Festival: A ritual of devotion, risk and controlled combat

May 2, 2026

Uniting hereditary clan groups like Chamyal, Gahadwal, Lamgadiya and Walig with large gatherings of devotees, the Bagwal festival unfolds annually in late April and early May at the Barahi Temple in Devidhura, Uttarakhand, where a time-bound ritual of stone throwing is performed ...

RBI tightens norms, flags risks as household debt surge

May 1, 2026

Household finances in India are shifting from savings-led stability to credit-driven consumption. With easier access to retail loans, household debt has risen steadily in recent years, even as savings have shown volatility. According to the Reserve Bank of India, household debt s...

Thrissur Pooram: A festival of devotion, rivalry and ritual show

April 26, 2026

Bringing together temple groups such as Paramekkavu Bhagavathy temple and Thiruvambady Krishna temple along with thousands of devotees and artists, Thrissur Pooram is a grand celebration held each year in late April or early May at the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur, Kerala. I...

Polo Forest: Where Gujarat’s wilderness meets forgotten heritage

April 22, 2026

Polo Forest, located in the foothills of the Aravalli Mountains in northern Gujarat, is a tranquil blend of dense forests, flowing rivers and the ruins of centuries-old temples. Hidden within its landscape are the ruins of a once thriving village, now quietly reclaimed by nature,...

Return of re-release economy in Indian cinema

April 13, 2026

Indian cinema might be in the middle of one of its most intriguing box-office moments in years not because of a steady flow of new blockbusters, but because older films are finding renewed life on the big screen. In an era dominated by streaming platforms and unpredictable theatr...

Theemithi: Walking through fire in devotion and faith

April 10, 2026

Theemithi, observed each year between March and April across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh during temple festivals and village celebrations, unites communities such as the Vanniyars, Nadars, Kshatriyas and other local village groups devoted to Draupadi and regional god...

Mechuka: A secluded Himalayan valley shaped by Tibetan-Buddhist traditions

April 8, 2026

Tucked away in the far reaches of Arunachal Pradesh, Mechuka is a remote valley where rivers, forests and Tibetan-Buddhist traditions shape daily life. From hilltop monasteries to bamboo bridges and quiet riverbanks, visitors find an understated Himalayan experience. Here, slow t...

Need to ground India’s ambitions as global education hub in reality

March 29, 2026

Almost ever since the independence, Pune, a big city near Mumbai, has been known as the education hub of India as it houses some of the most unique and avant-garde colleges as well as centres of research, like the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, the Inter-University...

Theyyam: Kerala’s human-deities come alive

March 26, 2026

Theyyam, celebrated each year between October and April in the temple groves and ancestral courtyards of northern Kerala, draws communities together for rituals marked by music, dance and intense spiritual devotion. Though rooted in ancient tribal belief systems and local traditi...

Diu: A calm island escape shaped by history and coastal rhythms

March 22, 2026

Diu is a compact, lived-in island where the sea and colonial legacy shape daily life. From the imposing Diu Fort to relaxed stretches like Nagoa Beach, visitors find an understated seaside experience. Here, slow travel like cycling along coastal roads, exploring forts, strolling ...