Culture
Disappearing arts of India
February 22, 2020
India’s art heritage is as diverse as its people. India is known for its rich cultural heritage from the ancient times, yet amidst all these there are art forms that are dying
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Recreating women empowerment
February 19, 2020
In a befitting tribute to one of India’s greatest painters, Raja Ravi Varma, a Chennai-based photographer G. Venket Ram has recreated 12 of Varma’s iconic paintings into photographs, in line with the theme of ‘celebrating the spirit of Indian Womanhood’. The project was t...
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Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet, 2020
February 4, 2020
Accessible and open to all, this year, the literary meet witnessed one of the highest-ever footfalls and hosted discerning speakers, authors and artists from around the world with over 70 exhilarating sessions. Conversations on the final day showcased a multiplicity of voices, fr...
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Curious case of linguicide
February 3, 2020
It is said that one cannot stand in the same river twice, as the water keeps on flowing, this is true for languages as well. Language changes every day.
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Sanskrit newspapers on the verge of extinction?
January 31, 2020
Sanskrit holds a special importance in the global family of languages as it is supposed to be the mother of the entire Indo-European group of languages. Even though efforts are being made, in India and overseas, to revive the language, several Sanskrit media houses in India...
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Is the beauty industry hurting us?
January 30, 2020
The internet has transformed beauty culture from an exclusive domain of models and magazines to the broad, accessible world of social media. In recent years, research shows that more women are saying that they feel beautiful, but at the same time, a vast majority of women feel th...
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A wrap up of the 13th edition of Jaipur Literature...
January 28, 2020
Already a benchmark for literary festivals in Asia, the 13th edition of Jaipur Literature Festival that concluded on Monday in the pink city had a lot on its plate. From climate change and socio-economic challenges to regional literature, the festival also addressed the ongoing a...
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The global consequence of fast fashion
January 8, 2020
As our need to consume more increases every day, the earth pays its price.
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An interview with the Ghalib experts
December 29, 2019
Mirza Ghalib, one of the greatest poets of all times, is amongst the greatest gifts from the 18th century. Equally well-versed in both Persian as well Urdu, Ghalib was way ahead of his time. Once an important nobelty of Delhi, as well as a royal tutor, Ghalib had been writing sou...
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Delhi’s Christmas celebrations
December 26, 2019
Plum cakes, candles, bells, stars, gifts, and delightfully dressed up Christmas trees and Santa Clauses merrily commanded the streets of Delhi, as the city irresistibly drenched itself in the Christmas vibe. Media India Group captured the cheering festive warmth across Delhi &...
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