Culture

The Kumbh Mela is a pilgrimage of faith for Hindus. The world’s largest gathering of its type, it draws lakhs of devotees from all over the country and around the globe. Know more about it.

15 classic Indian childhood games you can play outdoors to tempt your kids away from the virtual world.

All-women biker groups are fast gaining popularity in India, as women bikers break social barriers, hop on to their bikes and take on the long road. We take a look at 8 biker groups for women, and tell you how you can be a part of this new age revolution.

Thursday night qawwalis at Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi, steeped in Sufi devotional music and sung in an an electric atmosphere, should not be missed!

The largest free kitchen in the world is the Langar at the Golden Temple at Amritsar, which serves free hot meals daily to 50,000-100,000 people

Prajna Desai captures the unique cultural flavours and aromas that come out of the melting pot of Dharavi, Mumbai. Her book, The Indecisive Chicken, has stories about eight women, their food, their culture, and food myths.

On International Jazz Day, we celebrate the evolution of jazz in India, from elite clubs in 1920’s Bombay to a post-independence revival with Indian classical influences, to a modern day love for Indian jazz in the new millennium.

Ancient Indian folk painting and art styles have been passed down from generations. Here's a look at what makes 10 of these folk art forms unique and inimitable from each other.

Artist and designer Ranganath Krishnamani captures the quintessential charm of thelas, or push carts in Bengaluru through illustrations, as a tribute to the 'superstars of Indian streets'.

Mumbai's iconic horse carriages, called locally as Victorias, will soon cease to be part of its heritage, except in photos and films. Following a court order issued last year, the horse carriages will be phased out this June. Here's a look at its journey.