Culture

As the 74th Republic Day draws near, here’s reflecting on India’s illustrious saga through the years and, more importantly, the individuals who made these glorious moments possible, in 10 historic photos.

Founded by Pune man Vinit Kenjale, Vintage Miles, considered India's first museum dedicated to vintage two-wheelers, has 500 models of bikes, scooters and mopeds, ranging from Fantabulous by Royal Enfield to Hercules Moped 1967.

Food writers Anisha Rachel Oommen and Aysha Tanya have compiled ‘A Kitchen of One's Own’, a community cookbook that documents heirloom family recipes from across India.

From a satellite being carried on a bullock cart to Sardar Vallabhai Patel delivering a riveting speech, here are some rare pictures from Indian history.

India has witnessed the birth of hundreds of beautiful art forms, some of which have stayed on for generations. Here are 10 art forms that were recognised and given a GI Tag.

Paresh Patel of Gujarat is a third generation weaver whose family is carrying forward the ‘Ashavali brocade’ technique of weaving with the handloom set up by his grandfather.

The Citizens’ Archive of India is a digital repository of how India has transformed through time. We take you through this past version of the country through 10 pictures, from diary entries to old letters and faded photographs.

Originally constructed in 1947, Vanilla County homestay is inspired by Dutch and British style architecture. It is run by Mathew Vallikappen and Silu Joseph, the third generation in the family.

Ancient Indian women commonly wore saris without an upper undergarment. But during the British Raj, a woman named Jnanadanandini Debi introduced the sari blouse to fellow women.

Art, science and sports would never have been the same without these personas. Through their contributions, they took India to the global stage.