Culture

In the run-up to her upcoming film Neerja, actress Sonam Kapoor recently started a social media campaign against fear. This is how her fans and other celebrities are responding.

From a Heritage Festival in Pune, to the Guwahati Queer Pride and an Indo-Turkish Festival, there's so much to do this week.

About 22-30 floats depicting the cultures of various states and union territories are a part of the Republic Day parade every year. They pass by in all their grandeur, with the audience waiting for one from their state. They are massive, beautiful, and very detailed. Here is a look at some of the amazing floats over the years.

In Goa, coconuts may soon be stripped of the tree status. This is how the residents are protesting against this move.

Here are 33 photos of Indian churches, with one from each of 33 states. While these photos showcase the geographical and architectural diversity of India, we also hope that their grandeur and beauty will help bring a Merry Christmas home to you!

Here are 10 recent examples of communal harmony, friendship, love, selflessness and warmth that will help restore your faith in humanity. And in the country called India.

It’s that festive time of the year again – celebrations, lights, sweets, and chocolates. It's Diwali. And here are 10 ways to celebrate it in an eco-friendly and guilt-free fashion, while keeping the fun intact!

In India there are two occasions that ensure mass participation: festivals and elections. The occasions, particularly festivals, are of late also being used to spread awareness about social causes. The recent Kullu Dussehra dance, with its “Save the Girl Child” message, is one such example.

Hundreds of snake die a slow painful death during the festival of Nagpanchami when snake charmers capture them. Since watching a snake is considered auspicious, snake charmers make money out of it. But little do we know about the painful conditions these snakes are kept in. Here is an organization helping snakes break free from the misery.

Do you know why we make a Swasthika in front of our homes? Or why we throw rice at weddings? Or why do Muslim women wear a black Burkha? Here is how Mahek Mahendra Shah demystifies the 'religious' practices of India through stories, folklore and logic showing that they were probably never religious to begin with!