Culture
Kerala’s Kadammanitta Padayani festival and ...
April 22, 2019
A ten day long, annual festival, Kadammanitta Padayani is celebrated in Kerala during the Malayalam month of Medam. A religious festival, it has come to be popular amongst tourists for its theatrical procession- kolam. Known for its serene backwaters, lush green landscapes, home-...
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Rythmes politiques et engagement artistique
April 17, 2019
La scène musicale indienne est riche et dynamique et nombreux sont les artistes qui souhaitent faire entendre leur voix au travers leur art. INDES a rencontré 4 groupes musicaux de genres très différents – rap, mélange de musique classique indienne, de rock psychédélique...
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Mexican street art adorns walls of university in D...
April 12, 2019
Faiyaz Ali | Embassy of Mexico in India The campus of Jamia Milia Islamia University was painted in exotic colours when internationally acclaimed Mexican street artist Senkoe decided to put his artistic skills on display by making murals on walls in the campus. The Embassy of ...
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The regional New Year celebrations in India
April 11, 2019
India is a culturally rich diverse nation and has different traditional celebrations to mark the harvesting season which mostly coincides with the regional New Year celebrations based on the Hindu solar calendar.
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Indian cafes with quirky themes
April 6, 2019
What’s the fun in regular dining? Here are few eating joints with unusual themes that give dining a creative twist. Get ready for a delectable read. Dialogue in Dark This restaurant in Hyderabad provides its customers with the unique experience of dining in complete darkness. W...
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Kathputli: String puppetry from Rajasthan
March 30, 2019
The marionette art of Kathputli from Rajasthan is fading to the hands of modern art forms and sources of entertainment in India. Interestingly though, these wooden dolls are staging shows for audiences abroad. What is puppetry all about? Mere mention of Rajasthan ...
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How did the world’s fifth largest diamond co...
March 26, 2019
An interesting account of how the world's fifth largest diamond came to India and was used as a mere paperweight by this royal ruler.
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Priceless Nizam jewellery on display
March 11, 2019
On display at the National Museum in the Indian capital, Delhi, currently is a collection of the Nizam’s family jewellery. Exhibited after 11 years, the collection comprises 173 pieces, all posing exquisite and rare gems and craftsmanship.
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The mysterious temple of rats in Rajasthan
February 28, 2019
Bikaner offers notable cultural sites and religious landmarks within the city and on the outskirts. One such fascinating site is the Karni Mata Temple located just about 30kms away from Bikaner, in the north Indian state of Rajasthan that attracts thousands of pilgrims from acros...
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A Shiva temple in Telangana where Brahma rested
February 27, 2019
At the Ketaki Sangameshwara Swamy temple, Lord Brahma is believed to have descended to meditate after the creation of the world.
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