Culture
Humayunpur: Where Delhi meets North-East, one meal...
November 2, 2025
Nestled amid the bustling heart of South Delhi lies Humayunpur, a 17th-century urban village steeped in history and tradition. Once a self-contained Jat-owned settlement, Humayunpur has evolved into a vibrant cultural tapestry, where centuries-old village roots coexist with the d...
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India’s top 6 winter festivals to experience cul...
November 1, 2025
In winter, India turns into a land full of colour, music, and celebration. From October to February, towns and villages from Gujarat to Kerala light up with festivals that honour local traditions, art, and community life. These festivals show the heart of India from the glowing s...
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Desi Halloween: Indian cities remix ghost folklore...
October 30, 2025
Halloween celebrations in India, once a niche novelty imported through Hollywood and global pop culture, is steadily becoming a cultural remix, a night where Netflix-era youth, ancient ghost tales, and Instagram filters meet under strobe lights. From Delhi’s record-breaking Hor...
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Thousands celebrate Chhath Puja in Delhi with devo...
October 28, 2025
Kalindi Kunj, a vibrant locality in South-East Delhi situated along the banks of the Yamuna River, witnessed one of the most eagerly awaited and colourful festivals, Chhath Puja, celebrated to honour the Sun God. While Kalindi Kunj stood out as a major hub of the festivities, oth...
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Jaipur artisans preserve 300-year-old lac bangles ...
October 27, 2025
For many Indian women, bangles are not merely ornaments but cherished symbols of prosperity, love and happiness. Across India’s diverse states, the intricate art of bangle making continues to flourish through different techniques and exquisite materials. Despite new trends styl...
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5 offbeat traditional festivals in India
October 19, 2025
With innumerable festivals honouring the traditions of each season, area and community, India’s cultural tapestry is as diverse as it is colourful. While well-known Indian holidays like Diwali, Holi and Durga Puja frequently garner the most attention, many lesser-known cust...
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Indian stand-up comedy: Humour sparking social cha...
October 13, 2025
Indian stand-up comedians are evolving beyond mere entertainment to become powerful social commentators, using humour to crack open difficult conversations on taboos, hypocrisies, and divisive issues without sacrificing laughter. This transition is reshaping Indian comedy into a ...
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Egyptian Khaled El-Enany nominated as UNESCO Direc...
October 7, 2025
Khaled El-Enany, a renowned Egyptologist and former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Egypt, has been nominated by UNESCO’s Executive Board for the position of Director-General. In a press statement UNESCO says that the decision was made during a vote held in Paris on Oct...
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Avec « Sindoor Khela », Delhi fait un adieu haut...
October 3, 2025
Chaque année, les allées du Chittaranjan Park, aussi connue comme C R Park, au sud de Delhi, s’animent de lumières, de couleurs et de dévotion tandis que les célébrations de Durga Puja transforment ce quartier, majoritairement peuplé de Bengalis, en un centre culture...
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With ‘Sindoor Khela’, Delhi’s Bengali commun...
October 2, 2025
Every year, the lanes of Chittaranjan Park in South Delhi come alive with lights, colours and devotion as Durga Puja celebrations transform the locality, predominantly inhabited by Bengalis, into a vibrant cultural hub. For the Bengali community, as well as for countless others a...
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