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The Taj Mahal is neither India’s only nor first monument of love, here are five othersSubscriber Only
February 14, 2020 09:16 IST
Long before the Taj Mahal emerged as THE monument of love in the world, there were several others as well—some even predating the seventeenth-century mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal. For Valentine’s Day this year, Sahapedia lists five.
Sat, Feb 15, 2020
Know Your Monument: Ellora CavesSubscriber Only
September 04, 2018 17:33 IST
The rock-cut Ajanta and Ellora Caves (often visited together) are not only a popular tourist destination in central India, but are an important part of India’s religious and architectural heritage.
Mon, Oct 29, 2018
What are the differences between Eid al Adha and Eid al Fitr?Subscriber Only
August 21, 2018 19:42 IST
Eid al Adha and Eid al Fitr are the two main holidays in Islam, but while both are called 'eid', there is a huge difference in the reason for their celebrations as well as the nature of festivities.
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Friendship Day Special: Bhojali, Chhattisgarh’s ritualistic friendshipsSubscriber Only
August 05, 2018 09:00 IST
While Indians celebrate Friendship Day on August 5, did you know that several communities in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh have been practising a ritualistic friendship festival called Bhojali for ages?
Sun, Aug 05, 2018
5 Indian museums your kids will loveSubscriber Only
July 19, 2018 14:51 IST
There are more than a thousand museums peppered across India, but you have to start somewhere right? Here are some diverse options for you and your children this summer — escape the blistering sun (or embrace it), and learn something as well.
Fri, Jul 20, 2018
Bring forth the rains! Indian folklore and tribal practices to invoke rainfallSubscriber Only
July 04, 2018 12:32 IST
While local traditions around propitiating rain gods - ranging from a frog wedding to women ploughing the fields naked - have often stirred controversies, folklorists say one shouldn't dismiss their importance ethnographically.
Thu, Jul 05, 2018
International Yoga Day: It wasn’t always about just asanas and fitnessSubscriber Only
June 21, 2018 17:42 IST
The timing of this interest in yogic practices coincided with the rise and spread of gymnastics and bodybuilding, which were being developed as a system of therapeutic movement, which is probably when the phrase 'mind body and spirit' germinated.
Thu, Jun 21, 2018
Ramzan: Practices and rituals you probably didn’t know aboutSubscriber Only
June 08, 2018 16:37 IST
Many among us know about roza as an essential practice among Muslims during Ramzan, did you know there are many other rituals that are followed as well? This ranges from e'tikaaf (a form of seclusion) to taraweeh (a special prayer at the end of the day).
Fri, Jun 08, 2018
Summer Sojourns: Offbeat destinations for a week-long tripSubscriber Only
April 29, 2018 00:00 IST
Wondering where to head this summer? Here are five destinations, both touristy and offbeat.
Sun, Apr 29, 2018
Ranbir and Deepika weren’t the only stars who dazzled at Manish Malhotra’s showSubscriber Only
April 20, 2018 16:01 IST
While there is no denying the absolute stunners that Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor were as they sashayed down the ramp, other actors like Sonakshi Sinha, Huma Qureshi, Yami Gautam and Nushrat Bharucha too attended the show.
Fri, Apr 20, 2018
PTron VIKI Bluetooth Sunglasses review: Embrace the sun, ditch the glassesSubscriber Only
March 30, 2018 12:57 IST
PTron Viki Bluetooth sunglasses claim to offer a lot of tech combined with the cool quotient of sunglasses. But how do they deliver? Here's what we thought after the review.
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
Follow the Bloom: Flower destinations around the worldSubscriber Only
March 18, 2018 00:04 IST
A trail of pretty flowers across the world.
Sun, Mar 18, 2018
Oscars 2018 red carpet fashion: #MeToo, Time’s Up and now the Orange PinSubscriber Only
March 04, 2018 22:02 IST
It has been a blackout this awards season with celebrities wearing black and the Time's Up pins to show solidarity with the Time's Up and Me Too movements. During the Grammy Awards, it was the white rose. And now, many could be sporting an orange pin against gun violence.
Sun, Mar 04, 2018
(Gogh)ne With The WindSubscriber Only
March 04, 2018 00:29 IST
Nandy's attempt to create a thrilling cross-continent chase for one of the world's most sought-after paintings is admirable, but the execution is lacking.
Sun, Mar 04, 2018
The Secret Gem of Junagadh: Mahabat MaqbaraSubscriber Only
February 18, 2018 00:00 IST
In Gujarat, the 19th century Mahabat Maqbara still stands tall.
Wed, Feb 21, 2018
This fest is lit: Get set to go to these literary festivals around the world in 2018Subscriber Only
February 04, 2018 00:00 IST
Around the world with lit fests. The year has just begun and there is a whole list of literature festivals that beckon the true bibliophile, and we've short-listed five of our favourites for you.
Tue, Feb 13, 2018
2018 long weekends: Where to vacation this year and when (without taking too many leaves)Subscriber Only
January 24, 2018 18:00 IST
This year has 13 long weekends, and two of which could be 12-day and 9-day vacations in August and November, if only you take a couple of strategic leaves. We've taken notes from our own travels and with inputs from experts, we suggest destinations in India and abroad.
Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Is Rajinikanth’s party symbol the same as Apana Mudra for ‘detoxification and purification’?Subscriber Only
January 01, 2018 05:19 IST
Political party symbols say a lot about the ideology, and Rajinikanth's 'Baba symbol' seems well-aligned with his claim of purging Tamil Nadu politics of corruption and his promise of a spiritual political government.
Thu, Jan 04, 2018
Curating experiences is the biggest trend in the travel industrySubscriber Only
December 17, 2017 18:02 IST
There's an ongoing shift in the travel space - from destination-driven travel to experience-driven travel, as a conversation with Ramesh Ramanathan, MD, Sterling Holiday Resorts (India) Ltd, reveals.
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
Shadow Lines: Journeys in Northeast IndiaSubscriber Only
December 09, 2017 00:18 IST
The BBC Hindi journalist undertook the journey in 2000, soon after a spate of Hindi speakers from the northern part of the country were massacred ahead of the 2001 elections.
Sun, Dec 10, 2017
Of Warm Winter Lights: 5 Christmas markets that should be on your bucket listSubscriber Only
December 03, 2017 00:00 IST
A trawl through Europe’s best Christmas markets.
Sun, Dec 03, 2017
Javed Akhtar gets trolled for typo in Girija Devi tribute even after apology; when will this inane trolling stop?Subscriber Only
October 26, 2017 14:27 IST
Javed Akhtar tweeted out a tribute on the demise of Thumri singer Girija Devi, with an 'autocorrect' typo, but the poet-lyricist was incessantly trolled even after he apologised. When will this culture of 'trolling just for the heck of it' really end?
Thu, Oct 26, 2017
Cherry Blossom Festival to be held in Shillong in NovemberSubscriber Only
October 22, 2017 16:10 IST
The India International Cherry Blossom is being touted as the world's only Autumn Cherry Blossom Festival, and will be held next to Shillong's famous Ward Lake during November 8-11.
Sun, Oct 22, 2017
Goa through an insider’s lens: Airbnb launches Goan travel guide on how to live like a localSubscriber Only
October 06, 2017 09:06 IST
The new Airbnb Goa Insider’s Guide encourages travellers to ‘Live There’ and has interesting suggestions for everyone – from a gourmand or merrymaker to art connoisseurs and art mavens.
Fri, Oct 06, 2017
Here’s what a modern take on the ‘Independence night’ dinner served on August 14, 1947 looks likeSubscriber Only
August 15, 2017 04:05 IST
Taj chefs recreate the three-course dinner menu that was served at the Taj Palace Mumbai on the night of August 14, 1947, to celebrate India's 71st Independence Day and serve history on a plate. The food was primarily classical French with Indian influences.
Tue, Aug 15, 2017
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