Culture
Ethnic Indian wear: Vibrant mix of culture and his...
July 13, 2021
The history of Indian clothing dates back to the Indus Valley Civilisation, when clothes were dyed and spun from cotton. Stories of ancient Indian clothing have been told as far back as in the Mahabharata as well as rock sculptures and cave paintings found in Ellora. These styles...
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Instagram brings back poetry from the dead
July 2, 2021
Rupi Kaur, an Indian-Canadian who is the first of the “insta-poets” with 4.3 million followers, has been praised for being a voice of diversity in a poetry scene largely dominated by white, male authors. Her first collection, milk & honey, which reached the New York Time...
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Festivals of India: Unconventional, unusual and un...
June 27, 2021
For long, India has been known all around the world for its vibrant festivals and traditions owing to the diversity in culture, religion and languages. This uniqueness in the ethnicity of the country contributes to a realm of unusual festivals and traditions. Here is a list of so...
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Silambam: An unlimited martial art form faces unce...
June 24, 2021
Karthik Ajay, a self-defence trainer from Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, had first thought of Silambam as simply an old tradition that did not hold any value in modern times. But after going through some difficult times in his personal life and feeling lost, it suddenly came into his l...
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Nagpanchami: How different Indian states celebrate...
June 22, 2021
Animal worship has always been a key aspect of Hindu worship, with devotees often relating them directly with their deities. Associated with gods such as Shiva, Vishnu and Subramanya, snakes, known as “naga” or “nagin,” have been an important part of Indian mythology for ...
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Calls for boycott: Cancel culture in India
June 20, 2021
Cancel culture can be traced back to the #metoo movement in USA where many people took to social media to “cancel” or boycott celebrities and public personalities accused of sexual misconduct. In India, this trend had been emerging time and again over the years, but for entir...
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Hustle Culture: Stop thinking, start working
June 10, 2021
Ananya Dhawan, a Delhi-based law student gets up at 8am everyday to study for her moot competition; post which she attends her regular online classes for three hours from 9:30am. She takes her breakfast while attending the classes, trying to concentrate as much as possible. Then ...
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Dancers strive to keep Chhau traditions alive in I...
June 9, 2021
Chhau dance is an Indian tribal martial dance that originated in the states of Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. Mayurbhanj Chhau (Odisha) and Purulia Chhau (West Bengal) are the more well known sub-genres, and integrate martial, acrobatic and athletic styles to celebrate relig...
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Indian illustrators use Instagram to boost their c...
June 4, 2021
Building a career as an artist is often demanding and unpredictable, with long hours and even years of hard work culminating in the success of only a chosen few. However, with the rise of social media and sites such as Etsy, Pinterest, and especially Instagram, artists have a new...
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Filter culture: Feeding insecurities
June 2, 2021
With an estimate of 3.6 billion users worldwide and over 95 million photos and videos being uploaded on Instagram every day, social media has become an integral part of today’s culture. Social media platforms allow people to communicate and share their thoughts, feelings and ex...
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