Asian Culture and Tourism Exhibition, 2019

Asian Culture and Tourism Exhibition, 2019

Culture food

Deluges eroding the heart of Assam’s culture

The cultural heartland of Assam and the home of the Vaishnava faith - Majuli island is plagued by yearly deluges which leave thousands homeless and scores dead.

The evolving culture of coffee in India

The country is now the sixth largest producer of coffee globally, and the history of its production and evolution has become an interesting tale

Chhattisgarh’s Culinary Culture

Sharjah: Exploring a Synthesis of Cultures

India’s thali culture: platters for plates

As one travels across India, it can be particularly interesting to see how a veggie or a set of spices is cooked in styles so varied, the entire experience of tasting a dish changes. In the first and second part of this series of articles, we described thalis or platters from the western and eastern borders of the country. Here is a look at some region and culture specific food items.

The culture of kite flying in India

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 beginning of a new season.

India’s thali culture: platters for plates

As one travels across India, myriad food cultures with varied flavours, textures, and serving traditions can be experienced. While the locals can enjoy these savouries and sweets as part of their daily meals, for a visitor, a thali or a platter can be an ideal option to try the delicacies.