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Gotipua: A gendered artistry
September 4, 2026
The eyes of a young boy, no older than six, are wide with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. He poses to give a dramatic side stare while his face is painted with red and white powder by deft fingers, guided by generations of custom. The make-up artist applies kohl to demar...
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Pichora: Timeless traditions of Kumaoni bridal wea...
August 28, 2026
India, a land of rich traditions and diverse cultures, is a canvas where customs are beautifully reflected through its clothes, jewellery, and even the food. The country’s cultural tapestry varies from region to region, with each state and community adding its own unique touch ...
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Turtuk: A hidden paradise in the Himalayas
August 20, 2026
Literally the last village in India, reaching Turtuk is an adventure in itself. Beginning in Leh, the journey by road, covering approximately 205 km, takes nearly eight hours. The road winds through Khardung La (5,359 m), one of the highest motorable passes in the world, before d...
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From Misty Trails to Woven Tales: Discovering Naih...
August 14, 2026
Like many other villages in the Himalayas, Naihra and its neighbouring hamlets have all that most other parts of India are today sorely missing, peace and quiet, a slower pace of life, untouched natural beauty and a quietly thriving craft tradition. Here, in sunlit courtyards sur...
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Mahishbathan: Faces behind the masks
August 8, 2026
Nestled in the remote stretches of Kushmandi, in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, lies a village that seems to exist entirely in the shadow of its own faces. Here in Mahishbathan and in several surrounding hamlets nearly every household makes Gomira masks, wooden ‘mukhaâ...
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We want to make Ladakh a year-round destination
July 30, 2026
How has 2025 been for Ladakh? Ladakh had faced certain challenges earlier, including a few incidents that had an impact on tourism. As a sector, tourism is highly sensitive, and such developments can affect travel sentiment and visitor numbers. However, the situation has improved...
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From battlefield to big screen: Journey of kalarip...
July 24, 2026
Known as the ‘mother of all martial arts’, Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art style that has its roots in Kerala in southwestern India. This age-old practice, which also finds place in Indian mythology and philosophy, is both a physical discipline and a spiritual ...
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FAITH Conclave concludes with focus on tourism gro...
July 17, 2026
The Tourism Conclave of the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) concluded in New Delhi on Friday, with its second and final day bringing together government leaders, hoteliers and industry veterans to discuss what India’s travel and hospit...
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Jhumkas: Timeless traditions turn into modern stat...
July 10, 2026
Few pieces of jewellery in India carry as much cultural weight as the jhumka, a dangling ear-ring. Suspended delicately from the ear, shaped like a dome or a bell, the jhumka has travelled centuries across dynasties, temples, weddings, marketplaces and today, Instagram feeds.What...
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Bicycle tourism in India: Pedalling to popularity
July 4, 2026
Traditionally, bicycle tourism in India has occupied a niche space, often overshadowed by conventional sightseeing formats dominated by buses, cars and tightly packed itineraries. In recent years, however, this segment has begun to register steady growth, driven by changing trave...
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