Culture

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!

This year, celebrate the festival of colour in a unique way. Here are five ways you can start your Holi celebrations in a more eco-friendly way and make a difference while you make merry.

Rann Utsav, Hampi Festival, Hornbill Festival, Losar Festival and many more. Which of these 14 events tops your list? Pack your bags and get ready to experience some of the most amazing carnivals in India this year!

Christmas is around the corner and to make it more special here some of the lesser known but amazing delicacies from different corners of the country. From Andhra Pradesh's Poornalu to Goa's Bolinhos and Manipur's Gak jan with King Chilli, get ready for a delicious holiday season.

Is Diwali all about smoke, noise and waste? Watch these young and old (and even dogs!) show you how to bring back the essence of the quintessential festival of lights.

An HMT watch was much more than just a device to track time. Considered as one of the most valued possession, the watch would be transferred from father to son, and from there to the next generation. It is the end of an era as the government decides to shut down HMT Watches. We take a walk down memory lane to relive some of our nostalgia about the legendary timepieces.