Culture
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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Shompen: Existence of Nicobar’s oldest residents...
September 28, 2025
Great Nicobar Island’s ancient Shompen tribe, which has survived for millennia in the dense rainforests, faces an existential threat as the Indian government advances its ambitious Great Nicobar Mega Project. This vast INR 810 billion development plan threatens to wipe out one ...
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Durga Puja à Delhi : Préserver la culture bengal...
September 27, 2025
À un jour à peine de la Durga Puja, un quartier résidentiel du sud de Delhi, se pare de couleurs festives pour être prêt à recevoir son invitée préférée. Souvent surnommé le « Mini Bengale » de Delhi, le C R Park se transforme chaque année, lors de la Durga Puja, ...
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Durga Puja in Delhi: Idolmakers of C R Park preser...
September 27, 2025
With barely a day to go before C R Park, a residential colony in south Delhi, receives its favourite guest of the year, the whole area wears a festive look. Often called Delhi’s “Mini Bengal,” each year, during the Durga Puja, C R Park transforms into a hub of creativity an...
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Diverse Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations across India
September 1, 2025
As homes and localities across India welcomed Lord Ganesha earlier this week, the focus of the attention was naturally drawn towards Mumbai and Pune, as well as other major cities of Maharashtra, the hub of the celebrations in India. Yet, Ganesh Chaturthi is a vibrant, multi-face...
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Hidden strokes: India’s lesser-known art traditi...
August 29, 2025
India’s artistic legacy is a vast constellation, ranging from the majestic cave murals of Ajanta to the globally celebrated Madhubani paintings. Yet, beyond the spotlight, there exist quieter traditions, nurtured for centuries by communities and families, each carrying spiritua...
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India’s temple architecture: Ancient styles meet...
August 14, 2025
In the recent years, Indian temple architecture has witnessed a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity. One striking example from 2025 is the contemporary interpretation of temple designs that celebrate India’s rich cultural heritage while embracing minimalist aesthet...
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Asia’s Largest Carpet Revives Kashmir’s Fading...
August 9, 2025
As the handmade carpet industry in Kashmir faced a steady decline, a remarkable achievement sparked hope. Over nine years, 24 skilled artisans wove Asia’s largest handmade silk carpet, a 267.5-square-metre masterpiece. This extraordinary creation showcases the resilience and un...
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