Culture

If you can never get enough of good books in your life, you must make yourself very happy by going to Delhi's Sunday Book Market.

There was a time when women in this village were not allowed to enter the temple. Today, the old restrictions are a thing of the past, all thanks to a unique interventions.

Play with scorpions, throw cow dung, show off martial skills - in some places in India, the tradition of Holi goes beyond just throwing colours.

The dismal and decrepit state of most Indian museums is no secret. But architect and designer Abhishek Ray and his team are trying to change the experience of museum visits by creating spaces with appropriate exhibition displays, good lighting and graphics, and interactive audio visual systems that keep visitors engaged.

No country in the world comes close to matching the linguistic diversity of India -- just the number of 'mother tongues' in the country, as listed in the 1961 Census, is 1652!

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!