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Chanderi: Real-life haunting beauty behind ‘Stree’
March 3, 2025
A warm night in a bustling fairground, laughter fills the air as a boy steals glances at the girl beside him, his heart racing to the rhythm of the music playing in their auto-rickshaw. Carefree and lost in the moment, they have no idea of the terror lurking ahead. This scene is not just any […]
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Woven legacy: India’s timeless fabrics
March 1, 2025
The term Indian ethnic wear itself signifies how a simple fabric, with exceptional quality, intricate designs, and vibrant colours can shape the identity of a nation. With a legacy spanning thousands of years, Indian fabrics trace their origins to the earliest surviving cotton threads found at Mohenjodaro and Harappa, dating back to 2500 BC. This […]
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Celebrating Shiva: Unique traditions of Mahashivratri
February 26, 2025
Mahashivratri, the biggest festivals celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva, a Hindu deity, is observed across the country, but with a tweak in many regions as the traditions associated with this day vary across the country’s diverse regions, each with its own customs. While the specific rituals and ceremonies may differ from one region to […]
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Balancing free expression and accountability: The future of online content creation in India
February 25, 2025
Popular stand-up comedian Samay Raina, YouTuber and Instagram influencer Apoorva Mukhija, and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia better known as Beer Biceps, recently found themselves at the centre of a controversy following a comment made by Allahbadia during an appearance on the popular YouTube comedy show India’s Got Latent. The remark, which many deemed highly inappropriate, sparked […]
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Decades of Drama: Enduring love for Indian television serials
February 24, 2025
In 2020, when Covid-19 was at its peak and many parts of the world were in lockdown, most people spent their time watching reels, catching up on their favourite shows, or learning new skills. During this period, a scene from the 2010 Star plus TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya had gone viral—Rasode Mein Kaun Tha! […]
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Retracing 75 years of Republic Day Tableaux
February 5, 2025
Republic Day Tableaux not only celebrate the nation’s diversity but also reflect upon the socio-political climate and cultural transformations across the country. These tableaux have undergone a significant transformation from 1952 to 2025, shifting the focus from cultural heritage to spiritual themes. This shift portrays the blend of cultural heritage with technology and mythological narratives […]
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Sanchi’s solar dreams eclipsed by earthy troubles
February 3, 2025
In 2023, when Sanchi, a town in Madhya Pradesh renowned for its ancient Buddhist stupas, about 50 km north-east of the capital Bhopal, was declared India’s first solar city, the target was to transition the town’s energy consumption to sustainable solar power, promising environmental benefits and reduced reliance on traditional energy sources. More than a […]
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From Gwalior to Miraj: Exploring India’s Musical Heartbeats
January 28, 2025
Music, an art form that evokes and sustains all kinds of emotions. Whether you are feeling low or happy, there is a genre of music to support you in every situation. It not only soothes the listeners but also brings a sense of peace to singers and musicians. Their passion is such that they hope […]
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Quirky temples of India highlight diversity of beliefs
January 25, 2025
India is a land where at the distance of a km lies a unique story, be it through its food, traditions, languages or landscapes. And this diversity is not limited to these aspects of the Indian society and the land, but also extends to its spirituality. A believer’s connection with the divine takes countless forms, […]
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Lokrang Festival 2025: An extravaganza of traditional music, dance & art
January 25, 2025
Amongst the numerous celebrations marking the Republic Day that are being planned across India is an annual extravaganza of art and culture, that is organised in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. The Lokrang Festival, organised by the Directorate of Culture and the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum, is a five-day cultural extravaganza that showcases the […]
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