Festivals

Also known as Jamshed-i-Nouroz, named after the greatest king in Persian folklore, the festival is celebrated to attain good health, wealth and prosperity.

Just like most other festivals in India, the history of Raksha Bandhan is rooted in various mythological legends and folklore.

Celebrated in the first week of July, the festival of trees has been bringing multitudes of people across the country towards the common goal of planting more trees since 1950.

Kudos to unsung heroes like them!

Tajamul Pasha from Bengaluru and Nihal Zafar from Karachi have been feeding more than 400 workers during Ramadan in Abu Dhabi.

Manipur has many diverse festivals, observances, and events celebrating the Gods, along with a rich history of sporting prowess. A Milaap Fellow discovers how the two traditions are more closely interlinked than one imagines.

Holi in Pushkar was probably the craziest experiences I've had to date and one I'll remember for a long time.

Amidst the plethora of film festivals in India, some offer a unique insight into the world of cinema- by focusing on specific themes, or by catering to a niche audience. Here is a list of seven such film festivals that need to be on any film buff’s ‘must-visit’ list!

On February 18 and 19. Bengaluru will be transformed into every nature lover's paradise with the Neralu tree festival.

The Better India Team visited The International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad this year and spoke to international guest kite flyers, asking them what they thought the ‘Better side of India’ was. We turned up some amazing answers.