stories
Discovering Indian art through comics and graphic novels
August 22, 2022
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...
Read MoreRevisiting Indian folklores
August 7, 2020
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...
Read MoreStories of mixed identity and search for roots
December 30, 2016
The new generation Indian diaspora is a mixed clan. While some are well-versed with Indian traditions and cultures, the others have never even visited India. Some are proud of their mixed identity,while it is awkward for others. However, the Indian government is leaving no stone ...
Read MoreRiver Narmada – a spell work by the nature
December 28, 2016
Emerging from central India in the Amarkantak Plateau, River Narmada is considered the holiest among all other sacred rivers in India. It holds a rich, diverse religious significance and geology and the locals have a book full of stories associated with its formations and existen...
Read MoreTop 5 highest-grossing Bollywood blockbusters of 2016
December 23, 2016
Over the last couple of years, Indian cinema has witnessed its directors slowly wafting away from the regular conventional rom-coms and leaning in towards a flood of biopics and thrillers, and the diverse Indian audience seems to enjoy it, as the box-office collections of these f...
Read MoreMadhya Pradesh hosts second Jal Mahotsav
December 20, 2016
To boost the footfall of both inbound and outbound tourists in the state, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has yet again organised the Jal Mahotsav (water festival), amidst the gleaming waves of Narmada River in Hanuwantiya; but this time, it is bigger and better.
Read MoreAniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be screened at the UN
November 28, 2016
As Bollywood is gradually delving in a diverse set of subjects, it is also gaining an international identity. After Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’, it is time for filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be screened at the United Nations
Read MoreDifferently-abled employees in India
October 15, 2016
Though many organisations in India are ignorant about the inclusion and rehabilitation of disable persons, various others are recognising the need to tap the differently-abled population; despite the challenges.
Read MoreRemembering the Heroes awarded with the Victoria Cross
June 22, 2016
United Kingdom introduced new digital archives which unfold the stories of six Indian soldiers who were dignified with the Victoria Cross award for their bravery during World War I.
Read MoreRajasthan Festival 2016
April 1, 2016
To celebrate 67 years of the state, Rajasthan organised a colourful four-day event from March 27-30, 2016, in the pink city of India, aiming at highlighting Rajasthan’s art, culture, tradition and heritage to attract tourism. Festivities kicked off in Jaipur as numerous people ...
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