Culture

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.

From the heart of Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad region, Athangudi tiles blend tradition, artistry, and sustainability, captivating the world with their vibrant charm and eco-friendly allure.

Developed by a team of Class 12 students, WaPas uses technology to reconnect people with the forgotten history of Delhi. The app offers easy-to-access, accurate information on historical sites.

In Jharkhand, the once-fading tradition of Sohrai painting is brought back to life. This vibrant art form, once limited to walls and mud houses, is now being revived on new canvases.

Here’s a glimpse into the timeless weaving traditions of Himachal Pradesh, where art and history harmonise in the vibrant Kullu shawls and the narrative-rich Chamba rumals.

Once a symbol of celebration turned into a tool of oppression, parai has reclaimed its legacy, breaking caste barriers and inspiring change through dedicated schools and movements.

Spend January in Jaipur, March in Mizoram, and November in Hyderabad! Here’s a festival for every mood and month of 2025.

Rahul Gupta defied societal norms branding classical dance as "effeminate", embracing Bharatanatyam as his sanctuary. Determined to shield his son Bharat from similar prejudice, Rahul nurtured his love for dance. Despite relentless bullying, the duo persevered, now dazzling global stages.

Indira Dhar’s debut film, Putul, journeyed from Kolkata’s streets to Cannes, earning a standing ovation. A single mother, Indira battled funding struggles, sold her jewellery, and balanced parenthood to bring this powerful story to life. Her resilience, rooted in her passion for storytelling, turned obstacles into triumphs.

Varijashree Venugopal, the extraordinary singer, flautist, and composer from Bengaluru, has been nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award this year for her contributions to the song 'A Rock Somewhere', a collaboration with multi-Grammy winner Jacob Collier and Anoushka Shankar.