Culture
Gurukul: The ancient Vedic education system
August 6, 2019
The morning scenes of Varanasi are extremely beautiful. Amidst the shining water of Ganges and the echo of temple bells, you can see students in uniforms going to schools. But here in the narrow bylanes of the city, there are some schools which are different. The subjects taught ...
Read MoreChanging narratives in Indian mythology
August 3, 2019
The two great Indian epics The Ramayana and The Mahabharata are being re-imagined and retold from the perspectives of the other characters and even those who were overlooked in the earlier editions.
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Glamour is no child’s play
August 2, 2019
The glamorous world of fashion has always fascinated millions. With the advent of technology and exposure to the internet, this fascination is growing, particularly amongst kids.
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Story of the Indian revolutio...
July 23, 2019
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born (23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920) as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, An insight into India’s struggle for independence cannot be complete without the mention of the revolutionist Bal Gangadhar Tilak, This was his other name. who was a strong pioneer...
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The French Revolution and its effect on the French...
July 9, 2019
The Alliance Française du Bengale in association with the Consulate General of France in Kolkata, the Institut Française en Inde and Setu Prakashani hosted the book launch for a translated edition of The Revolution and the French Establishments in India (1790-1793), on July 4 t...
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Messages of mandalas
June 25, 2019
After days of working on it, when a mandala is finally ready, it is destroyed by the Buddhist monks who make it. An ancient artform, it is now being given modern edges and is also being used for meditation.
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India and its folk music
June 20, 2019
Every year June 21 is celebrated worldwide as World Music Day to mark the impact of music in our lives. The celebration of the day began with the inception of the Fête de la Musique in France in 1982. It was introduced to celebrate music through street performances and free conc...
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Splashing the colours of medieval Delhi’s spring...
June 13, 2019
An ongoing art exhibition in Delhi has put on display a collection of paintings recreating the hues of spring in medieval Delhi. The artwork takes one back to the cultural vibrancy of Shahjahanabad, as Delhi was called at that time.
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Giving the much-loved momos innovative edges
June 11, 2019
A popular street snack in Delhi, momos or dumplings are now being experimented with in fancy kitchens as well as the street kiosks, where chefs are stuffing them with ingredients such as coconut, vodka, chocolate, and even chaat! The tangy flavour of Gujarati sriracha sauce and c...
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Art for all in Lodhi’s Delhi
June 6, 2019
Decipher social messages and celebrate freedom and culture as you wander about in the Lodhi art district, a one-of-its-kind art sphere in India. As one goes driving or walking around Lodhi colony, a residential area in Delhi built by the British, an art fiesta unfolds. Tall walls...
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