Culture

The island of Diu is dotted with Indo-Portuguese architecture. But it has had a long-standing maritime heritage connection even before the Portuguese arrived. Here are 10 heritage structures that capture the essence of the city.

Ratika Bhargava and Riccha Khetan, founders of the CauldronSisterss, have published a book of khichdi recipes from across the country. Here’s a map of the much-loved dish in it’s different forms.

What makes ‘dandiya’s reigning queen’ Falguni Pathak a cultural icon even three decades later? How did she become a sensation beyond Navratri to define Indipop and a whole generation?

In December 2021, UNESCO included Kolkata’s Durga Puja in its Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The historian behind the feat, Tapati Guha-Thakurta, explains how this took shape.

Here are 10 of Bengaluru’s best home kitchens to order from for a wholesome meal.

From Kullu Dusshera in Himachal to Bhoota Kola in Karnataka — these are some of India’s best cultural experiences and festivals that should be on your travel bucket list.

Whether it is a traditional dish like biryani, or something as simple as the vada pav, Chintan Pandya’s restaurants in New York gives people the authentic Indian culinary experience.

Making pieces for both utility and decoration, the Indian pottery tradition has been a symbol of our ethnic diversity. Here's a list of eight unique pottery crafts from around India.

Engineers Shubham, Sandeep, and Aman quit their jobs and launched their art cafe 'The Kalari Factory', which aims to popularise Udhampur’s traditional kalari cheese while empowering local artists.

The Taiyebi family started Finjaan Cafe in the Banjara Hills of Hyderabad. Here they provide a traditional Chinese tea ceremony experience. This is how this unique cafe came into existence.