PBD: Connecting the diaspora with the culture of their roots

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) tuned in to the psychic strings of the overseas Indians not only through the plenary sessions and redressal of their issues, but also provided an opportunity for the diaspora to witness the traditional dances and music of India and connect with the culture of their country of origin.

Smart cities project need inclusion of art and culture

Smart Cities project must look into incorporating creative arts clusters which can create a critical mass of 24/7 available activities to showcase and leverage the city’s culture.

A glimpse of indigenous folk culture of Eastern India

Cuddled up between eastern Indian states of West Bengal and Odisha, the district of West Midnapore has stood witness to evolving cultures that left testimonies of unique folk art and bucolic literature seldom finding significance in the din of urban mediocrity.

Gujarat: An Ensemble of Culture, Heritage and Spirituality

A state on the western edge of India, famous for its cultural diversity, lasting heritage sites, tremendous wildlife and exemplary hospitality, Gujarat is the land of legends. It has now made a global mark, much like its greatest son, Mahatma Gandhi. Travelling to India is one of the best experiences one could ever have and […]

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority launches tourism campaign

The campaign highlights Abu Dhabi as the inspiring destination for those wanting to experience cultural authenticity and diverse natural assets aligned to the Abu Dhabi Plan’s objectives of delivering an original and attractive tourism and cultural destination.

Consequences of cyber culture – New Media

A 21st century term, new media, is used to define all that is related to or linked with Internet. It’s the interplay between technology, images and sounds combined to be known as multimedia. The definition of new media is changing on a daily basis and it’s predicted that it will continue to do so at […]

Glimpses of unique folk culture in West Bengal

Serving as a rural cultural centre in the village of Satkahania, where theatre and performing arts has become the main means of survival – Ebong Amra, a repertory company leads the way for a group of tribal actors towards artistic emancipation. The village and its unusual locales provide a perfect backdrop for an out of the box escapade to experience the rural civilisation of West Bengal in the most unconventional way. Tepantar (which means a large open space in Bengali) is spread across 4 acres of land that comprises open air stage, rehearsal and workshop space for theatre practitioners, along with strategically placed cottages and dormitories for visitors. The name Tepantar in numerous Bengali fables is referred as a mysterious, boundless field at the edge of civilisation. Ebong Amra, in the course of the last fourteen years, has genuinely been fruitful in building a limitless playground for a unique coexistence of imagination and reality.

LES REFUGIES EN INDE UNE PROXIMITE CULTURELLE

INDES vous emmène à la rencontre des nombreuses communautés de réfugiés que l’Inde accueille depuis des décennies. Au chapitre société, nous nous intéressons à l’obsession indienne pour la peau claire, avec ses crèmes blanchissantes souvent dangereuses. Côté économie, un compte-rendu détaillé du sommet Skill India, sur le développement des compétences, organisé à l’Unesco, à Paris. […]

Chai-Coffee-Culture

Consumption of tea has been documented in Indian ancient texts like the Ramayana showing the native and cultural attachment of the beverage to India. It has also been documented in stories associated with Buddhist monks. It is the domestic drink for most and finding a chai (colloquial term for tea) shop in India is easy […]

Le Chettinad Et ses palais multiculturels