culture

How a nudge from Centre forced Chandigarh to act on stolen heritage items

September 06, 2026 5:25 pm

The Ministry of Culture reminded Chandigarh authorities that the Heritage Conservation Committee was specifically created to halt the loss of valuable city items to foreign buyers, prompting a delayed FIR and diplomatic outreach to Paris.

India has history, culture and cuisine. Why doesn't it attract enough foreign tourists?

August 04, 2026 1:52 pm

In this global tourism marketplace, perceptions are built through everyday encounters, and two factors will play a decisive role in shaping how the world sees India: Civic sense and women's safety

A life in melody: Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia’s life showcased in a musical

July 13, 2026 1:20 pm

Bansuri Jab Gaane Lage brought flute icon Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia’s life to the stage on his 88th birthday

Inside Odisha's Dhokra craft: The lost-wax tradition surviving against the odds

July 08, 2026 1:32 pm

A fifth-generation dhokra craftsman and his family strive to keep the ancient craft relevant, thanks to tourist curiosity, contemporary design and royal patronage

How curator Meera Curam reimagined Indigo at Hampi Art Labs

April 16, 2026 5:36 pm

At Hampi Art Labs, an interdisciplinary curatorial vision, brings together material exploration, collaboration and contemporary art

37-ft long Lucknow scroll goes on display in the US

April 06, 2026 7:06 pm

Featuring 33 sheets of paper, the 19th century scroll offers a panoramic view of lucknow from across Gomti river.

The enduring legacy of Delhi Shilpi Chakra, Capital's first art collective

March 20, 2026 10:08 pm

Almost 80 years later, the spirit of collaboration and artistic resolve of the collective is now being celebrated in the exhibition 'Drawing a Nation. The Delhi Silpi Chakra' at DAG.

Beyond Bengali dominance: Kamtapuri isn't 'chhotoloker bhasha', it is a language with its own world

February 24, 2026 2:43 pm

We need to save culture, language and climate together. They are enmeshed in memories and practice. One cannot survive without the other

Move aside momos and chaat, Korean street food thelas are the new rage now

February 02, 2026 8:59 pm

Kiosks selling Korean street food staples like ramen, buldak and corndog are slowly becoming popular across Indian metropolitan cities as Gen Z and Alpha lap them up.

'The henna on my hands feels like it's burning': What to do when your mehendi causes a reaction

January 08, 2026 6:34 pm

Various organic and inorganic chemicals are added to the natural henna to darken the colour.

3,000 years of spring: The history of Nowruz

March 27, 2026 1:34 pm

As the sun crosses the equator and the earth awakens, millions around the globe gather to celebrate Nowruz or the Persian New Year.

Regional cultural fests held in India

January 14, 2026 1:54 pm

These are some of cultural festivals held in different parts of India which you definitely add to your must-experience list

In pictures: Thailand's floating basket festival, a celebration of water Goddess

November 13, 2022 4:30 pm

Loy Krathong, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an annual festival celebrated with great fervour in Thailand. On this momentous day, people gather around lakes, rivers and canals to release krathongs and seek forgiveness for contaminating the water bodies, along with expressing gratitude to the goddess of water, Phra Mae Khongkha.

10 unusual food etiquette from around the world

February 04, 2020 12:35 pm

Here is a list of quirky food etiquettes from around the world that are worth knowing about.

Intricate and divine: different moods of Durga Puja idols in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park

October 01, 2014 8:53 am

As Durga Puja celebrations are in full swing, some artisans look back and narrate their experiences.

Sukhbir Badal on drug culture in Punjab

January 12, 2015 10:13 am