Pushed to the edges, these Kolis in Mumbai continue to hold on to an age-old way of life January 25, 2020 These fisherfolk, said to be one of the earliest inhabitants of Mumbai, continue to stick to traditional values, customs and...
The history of fragrance: How attar or ittar has evolved from one era to the other January 23, 2020 The earliest record of perfume-making in India can be found in the ‘Brihat Samhita’, an encyclopaedia authored by a 6th...
Want to know how molten crystals are transformed into colourful lac bangles? Watch this photo feature January 23, 2020 Intricately designed and colourful lac bangles are extremely popular among women. Worn by married women, these are considered a sign...
The soul of India lives in its villages … December 31, 2019 Seventy per cent of India’s rural population resides in around 6.4 lakh villages. Yet, villages are not part of the...
Artists from India, abroad set the stage on fire, promote tribal culture & tradition December 30, 2019 Chhattisgarh hosted its first tribal dance festival between December 27 and 29 at Raipur. Around 2,500 artists showcased traditional tribal...
O Human being! How fair is it to offer biscuits, chips and cold drinks to wild bears? December 30, 2019 Few wild bears have become frequent visitors to the temples of deities situated on hilltops, adjoining or in the forests...
There are the dragonflies and then there are damsels! Next time you visit a village, do bond with them December 30, 2019 Dragonflies and damselflies play a vital role in ecosystem maintenance. If these beautiful creatures are to survive, we must act...
Pushed to the edges, these Kolis in Mumbai continue to hold on to an age-old way of life January 25, 2020 These fisherfolk, said to be one of the earliest inhabitants of Mumbai, continue to stick to traditional values, customs and...
The history of fragrance: How attar or ittar has evolved from one era to the other January 23, 2020 The earliest record of perfume-making in India can be found in the ‘Brihat Samhita’, an encyclopaedia authored by a 6th...
Want to know how molten crystals are transformed into colourful lac bangles? Watch this photo feature January 23, 2020 Intricately designed and colourful lac bangles are extremely popular among women. Worn by married women, these are considered a sign...
The soul of India lives in its villages … December 31, 2019 Seventy per cent of India’s rural population resides in around 6.4 lakh villages. Yet, villages are not part of the...
Artists from India, abroad set the stage on fire, promote tribal culture & tradition December 30, 2019 Chhattisgarh hosted its first tribal dance festival between December 27 and 29 at Raipur. Around 2,500 artists showcased traditional tribal...
O Human being! How fair is it to offer biscuits, chips and cold drinks to wild bears? December 30, 2019 Few wild bears have become frequent visitors to the temples of deities situated on hilltops, adjoining or in the forests...
There are the dragonflies and then there are damsels! Next time you visit a village, do bond with them December 30, 2019 Dragonflies and damselflies play a vital role in ecosystem maintenance. If these beautiful creatures are to survive, we must act...