Top 5 authors of Bihar: Spreading knowledge through the times

Since ages, Indian literature, especially the Vedas and epics like Mahabharata or Ramayana, has attracted attention across the world. The trend has continued over the centuries with authors like Nobel Laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore or V S Naipaul and Salman Rushdie, to name just a...

Discovering Indian art through comics and graphic novels

Visual storytelling as we know it today stems out of a rich history of vivid storylines and colourful illustrations that were a result of the conscious efforts to induce a comic culture in India. The prime reason being to keep the culture and traditions alive by means of idolisin...

Karnataka excited about Hoysala Temples World Heritage nomination

Karnataka Tourism is very excited about the recent nomination of the three Hoysala Temples for the UNESCO World Heritage list as officials say that the nomination, if successful, would lead to a sharp increase in both domestic and international tourists to the state. “These thr...

Revisiting Indian folklores

Unable to compete with various digital platforms telling stories, traditional folktales are confined to ‘grandparents narrating stories to their grandchildren’ in present time. Though translated into various languages and adapted in numerous films, these folk tales are losing...

It’s a family affair in Thailand

Going to Thailand is now easier than ever, especially for the Indians, and yes, with families. But after landing in Thailand, what do they do to keep everyone in the family equally happy? Know more to not miss next time or for that matter, the first time!

Changing narratives in Indian mythology

The two great Indian epics The Ramayana and The Mahabharata are being re-imagined and retold from the perspectives of the other characters and even those who were overlooked in the earlier editions.

L’appel spirituel de Jammu

Jammu, l’épicentre des activités socio-économiques de l’État du Jammu-et-Cachemire (au nord de l’Inde), est aussi un haut lieu de pèlerinage hindou. Alors que nous atterrissons à Jammu après une heure et demi de vol depuis New Delhi, la première chose qui s’of...

Madhubani paintings become the graffiti for Bihar

The folk painting of Madhubani will soon be seen decorating the walls of various government buildings in Bihar, the eastern Indian state where the art hails from. Traditionally done using fingers and twigs, and on mud walls, the method of applying the art has evolved with time.

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Four myth-inspired graphic novels in India

Mythological texts have often been visually represented in India, but, the new age graphic novels have turned and evolved characters that have been known in the Indian subcontinent for centuries now.

Soumitra Chatterjee: the first Indian actor to attain this French honour

While many would know this veteran actor as the prime collaborator of Satyajit Ray, only a few might be aware of the fact that he is the proud recipient of the highest award of arts from the French government. The actor turns 82 today.

Dussehra fest in New Delhi

Dusshera, a major Hindu festival, was celebrated in India on October 11. Festivities begin nine days in advance before the D-day that marks the victory of good over evil. According to the Hindu mythology, Dussehra marks the day when lord Rama beheaded the evil demon Ravana who is...