Culture

This Friendship Day, meet Akshita, Niharika, and Kirti — proof that true friendship can survive decades, distance, and everything in between. Scattered across cities and time, their bond thrives through small gestures, shared memories, and an unwavering presence in each other’s lives.

Friendships don’t always begin with a dramatic story. Sometimes, they grow quietly on dance floors, badminton courts, or through a podcast mic. This Friendship Day, we celebrate stories of people whose strongest bonds were formed through creativity, compassion, and shared life moments.

Theyyam is a time-tested ritual that you can witness for yourself if you head to Kerala between October to May, when the villages come alive with this 1500-year-old ritualistic dance native to the state.

From vestiges of the past and India’s transport systems to meteorites and fossil specimens, we bet you’ve never visited these museums that take adventure to a whole new level.

Long before fast fashion and synthetic blends, India was weaving magic with natural dyes, human hands, and unmatched patience. These ancient textiles tell a story of timeless style and sustainability.

This Malayalam film isn't loud, but it's unforgettable. Directed by Jeo Baby and starring Mammootty, Kaathal – The Core reveals the pain of suppressed LGBTQI+ identity in a conservative society. It challenges viewers to reconsider what love and cruelty can mean.

With a deep commitment to preserving Rajasthan's food traditions, Dipali Khandelwal is documenting and sharing lost recipes, giving these flavours new life while connecting generations through food.

In Chunkankadai, Tamil Nadu, pottery is not just a craft — it's heritage, memory, and quiet resistance. Here, every pot is handmade with clay from sacred ponds and stories passed through generations.

From widow remarriage to the right to property and divorce — these early Indian laws gave women power in a time when society barely gave them a voice.

Arjun Sen was handed a prognosis of ‘100 days to live’ following a cancer diagnosis. Then followed 20 odd surgeries, all in the attempt to keep a promise he made to his daughter.