Culture

From a museum that lets children experiment to a tour through Goa’s famed Aguada jail, let’s ensure history isn’t limited to a textbook.

Long before sitars and tablas ruled the stage, India resonated with the haunting melodies of the Ravanahatha and the deep tones of the Surbahar. These six forgotten instruments once defined musical traditions, but where are they now? Explore their origins, unique sounds, and the last musicians keeping them alive.

Dangling from rotating poles and dancing to escape flaming cowdung cakes — if you thought Shigmotsav was all about colourful carnivals, here’s a side you might want to take a look at.

Holi isn’t the same everywhere! Some places celebrate with flowers, others with playful stick fights. Discover Lathmar Holi, Flower Holi, and more unique traditions from across India!

The 120-year-old Darbargadh in Devpur village combines luxury heritage tourism with education, preserving royal Kutch architecture while nurturing future generations.

They sparked revolutions whose effects continue to be celebrated across cinema and culture.

Once confined to history books, the Yazh is now being played again, thanks to luthier Tharun Sekar and his band, Uru Paanar. The group is reintroducing ancient Tamil music to modern audiences.

Lateef Mohammed has spent his life collecting antiques from around the world. First-edition books, vinyls in perfect condition, and crystals that date back to dinosaur eras are a few of the treasures that feature in the Old Curiosity Shop in Chennai.

Reflecting our cultural heritage, these Indian currency notes are steeped in history. Here’s the story behind their designs.

From playing roles in stage performances to struggling to crack the code of cinema, Jaideep Ahlawat’s journey is proof that great things take great effort.