Culture

Considered as one of the most important literary works in India, Ramayana has influenced the art, culture and religious beliefs of the Indian subcontinent and countries of South East Asia. Here are some of the versions.

Saee Koranne-Khandekar, in her book 'Crumbs! Bread Stories and Recipes for the Indian Kitchen', recounts her experience of stepping into old-world Irani cafes and sampling some delectable essentials.

This initiative, which was started in 2011, helps art-lovers all around the world to easily access high-resolution images of artworks which are housed in various partner museums.

What is the origin of the Ajrakh? Where does the Leheriya get its name from? Explore the most interesting stories from the history of India's textiles.

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.