Culture

Through the power of community radio, the women residing in villages across Haryana’s Nuh and Rajasthan’s Alwar are ensuring they no longer sit in silence, but partake equally in decision making, village planning, and their livelihoods.

With a deep commitment to preserving Rajasthan's food traditions, Dipali Khandelwal is documenting and sharing lost recipes, giving these flavours new life while connecting generations through food.

Odisha’s Rajat Kumar Panigrahi is a zoology lecturer by day. But when office hours conclude, he dons another role — that of a preserver of folk art and music, through his online repository Matir Kala.

From Meerut’s quiet lanes to some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable stories, screenwriter Sumit Arora’s journey has been shaped by instinct, resilience, and imagination. In this conversation, he reflects on the road that brought him here.

Bridgerton’s regal costumes weren’t just British. From fine muslins to intricate silks, the show’s most memorable looks were influenced by India’s rich, often-forgotten textile history.

India’s winters bring unique regional flavours, from Himalayan cheeses to coastal sweets. Lesser-known snacks and festive treats warm the body, soul, and taste buds this season.

Mumbai is a city you never really finish knowing — it reveals itself in layers, even after decades of living in it. Beyond the postcard landmarks lies a quieter, richer world waiting to be discovered.

Reflecting our cultural heritage, these Indian currency notes are steeped in history. Here’s the story behind their designs.

In Manipur, an ancient craft of making Meitei Thumpak salt from natural springs survives with just 10 families. Why this cultural legacy must be saved.

At a stadium in Guwahati, thousands came together in rhythm to perform a dance rooted in nature, memory, and community. This is the story of Bagurumba, and why it continues to bring the Bodo people together.