Culture
Theyyam
August 19, 2018
Dans des villages du nord du Kerala se déroulent chaque année, avant la mousson et après la récolte, des rituels tribaux qui suivent des codes précis et des croyances millénaires. Les theyyams, impliquant notamment danse et transe dans d’impressionnantes parures colorées...
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World of literature remembers the Nobel laureate V...
August 13, 2018
Author Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul, better known as VS Naipaul, earned his place as one of the greatest writers of the past century with his works on diverse subjects ranging from culture to politics. The writer with Indian roots, who reshaped English literature, passes away at...
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The tale of Mathura’s Govardhan Hill
August 10, 2018
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna protected the residents of Govardhan in Uttar Pradesh (north India) from harsh rains and thunderstorms by lifting the Govardhan Hill on his finger. Today, people from various parts of the world visit the place to circumambulate the hill,...
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The culture of kite flying in India
August 4, 2018
Bright coloured kites, spools and their coloured threads paint a perfect picture in the Indian skies especially during the harvest festivals and the Indian independence day. In the country, kite flying goes beyond festivities - it is an expression of patriotism and also marks the...
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Of art, nature and fashion
July 27, 2018
Artists like Rembrandt Harmenszoon, Vincent van Gogh, Willem de Kooning, and many others popularised the impasto painting technique with their thick consistencies and fine knife strokes. Today, an Indian visual artist Nandita Richie is diversifying the art form into ‘wearablesâ...
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The history of Air India’s priceless collection ...
July 23, 2018
The Air India collection is not just a 100 pieces of the finest artists’ paintings. There is of course oil on canvas and acrylic on canvas, but the story doesn’t end there
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Celebrating the Korean cultural wave in India
July 12, 2018
The Korean wave in India has evolved from a regional development into a national phenomenon. Looking at the increasing number of K-culture fanatics in the country, the Korean Cultural Centre in India organised Changwon K-POP India 2018 that drew K-pop enthusiasts from all over th...
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Mumbai’s Victorian and Art Deco buildings ge...
July 6, 2018
An ensemble of buildings in Mumbai has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site owing to its Victorian Gothic and Art Deco style and architecture.
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Roads in India – vehicles, people & ani...
June 29, 2018
Overcrowded roads with not just vehicles but also animals and pedestrians are not a rare sight in India. Painting a picture of the roads in India, artist Sara Keller comes up with the ‘Indian Mobilities’ project, through an exhibition and a book to share her experiences with ...
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Nihang: the warrior Sikhs
June 22, 2018
The Nihang sect of Sikhs was initially established to preserve peace and to guard the Sikh Gurudwaras. Today, even after more than 300 years, their descendants continue to live spiritual lives, train in martial arts and help their community.
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