Culture
British Council unveils ‘Wildlife Photographer o...
May 6, 2025
The British Council and London’s Natural History Museum have unveiled the 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the British Council Gallery in New Delhi, running from May 2 to June 6. In a press statement, the organisers say that the event was inaugurated by Lisa...
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Hindu mythology book covers: Where design meets de...
May 4, 2025
Designing book covers, particularly in the context of books of Hindu mythology, has developed into a potent mirror reflecting both societal changes and changing marketing strategies in the dynamic world of Indian publishing. Advances in printing technology, shifting reader sensib...
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7 traditional storytelling forms in India
April 30, 2025
India boasts a rich history of visual storytelling forms that tell stories of gods, heroes, and folklore by fusing art, mythology, and performance. These customs, which are intricately woven into the cultural fabric of different places, never cease to enthrall audiences with thei...
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Folded in tradition: The many drapes of the Indian...
April 26, 2025
In the vast tapestry of India’s cultural landscape, the saree stands as a timeless emblem of identity, resilience and artistry. Far beyond being a mere garment, it carries within its folds the legacy of centuries shaped by geography, tradition, social norms and skilled craftsma...
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Traditional jewellery: A dazzling tapestry of Indi...
April 19, 2025
India, a land of cultural richness and timeless heritage, boasts an equally vibrant tradition of jewellery-making. Every state and region contributes its own style and craftsmanship to the country’s treasure trove of ornaments. As modern designs evolve, these age-old traditiona...
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UNESCO adds 74 new collections to Memory of the Wo...
April 18, 2025
Bringing the total number of entries to 570, the United Nations’ specialised agency United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has made 74 additions to the Memory of the World Register. In a press statement, UNESCO says that these register inc...
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India’s fading tribal codes of communication
April 13, 2025
In some of the most remote corners of India, communities once communicated in ways that did not rely on words. Messages moved through landscapes across valleys, through dense forests, over sun-baked plains carried by sound, light, rhythm, and intuition. These systems were not wri...
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Goa Tourism to host São João festival on June 24
April 11, 2025
Goa Tourism announced that it is all set to host one of its most awaited and vibrant festivals, São João, celebrated annually on June 24 in honour of St John the Baptist. In a statement, Goa Tourism says that the festival, deeply rooted in Goan culture and traditions, is mark...
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From fields to festivals: India’s vibrant harves...
April 5, 2025
Come April and with the arrival of spring, there is a great deal of cheer and anticipation in the air, especially in rural India, as April is also the harvest time for the rabi crops and farmers look forward to a bountiful produce from their fields. And as per traditions across t...
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5 overlooked structural wonders of India
March 23, 2025
It is often said that a nation’s civilisation and identity are deeply influenced by its architecture and vice-versa. From the Baroque architectural style that reflected Austria’s grandeur to the functional and minimalist constructivist designs that defined the Soviet Union...
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