Culture

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.

Minakshi Khati started Minakriti: The Aipan Project in 2019 to revive the dying art form in Uttarakhand and all over India as well.

Himachal Pradesh resident Himanshu Sud quit his engineering job to open Himachali Rasoi in an attempt to revive the ancient dham, a cooking technique passed down from generations.

Hilla and Shezad Marolia started Cafe Farohar in Udvada, Gujarat, a pilgrimage town for Parsis. They have popularised Dhansak, sali boti and boi fish.