Culture

ASI member Rajdeo Singh and botany professor Milind M Sardesai found that cannabis was integral in helping preserve the ancient Ellora caves and preventing decay, paving way for new conversations around sustainable architecture.

India has festivals throughout the year, but there are some unheard ancient ones being practised to this day. From dancing on fire and rolling on banana leaves to doing absolutely nothing, here is a list of some unique celebrations from across the subcontinent.

Raja Ramakrishna Chinna Swamy Naidu from Andhra Pradesh holds an ardent love for anything vintage and ancient. From projectors to cameras and stamps and more, here is a look at his collection.

Bihar’s age-old Chhapa art form is declining owing to a number of reasons, but artists in Patna are striving to keep this ancient art alive. Watch this video to see how.

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.