Culture

Tanushri SN and Shashishekhar S left their tech careers to start Roll the Dice, a sustainable venture reviving traditional Indian board games. By combining heritage, craftsmanship, and eco-friendly materials, they are reconnecting families across generations.

From Bengal’s Baluchari to Tamil Nadu’s Kanjivaram, every Indian handloom saree carries its region’s story — woven with motifs of faith, art, memory, and tradition.

Step off the beaten path and explore five unusual museums in India. From unique artefacts to fascinating cultures, find out where they are and why they are worth a visit.

Each Navratri, Chennai’s Mylapore turns into a living gallery of dolls and stories. Behind every stall are families who have kept this craft alive for generations — and whose livelihoods depend on these festive days.

Uncover the stories of seven secret Indian villages where traditional lifestyles thrive, and history is woven into the very fabric of everyday life, awaiting discovery.

Explore 7 of India’s oldest trees — from Bodhi Tree in Bihar to Parijaat in Uttar Pradesh — each rooted in mythology, history and spiritual lore. Discover their stories.

Kerala farmer S P Sujith Swaminikarthil cultivated a ‘pookkalam’ on six cents of land in Alappuzha, featuring over 25 varieties of flowering and edible plants. Blending Onam tradition with sustainable farming, his 24-metre-wide floral creation has drawn hundreds of visitors.

Beyond Wazwan, Kashmir’s street food offers a hidden world of flavours — crispy fritters, spicy wraps, and sweet treats. Affordable, nostalgic, and deeply rooted in tradition, these simple bites tell a delicious story.

Here’s a glimpse into the timeless weaving traditions of Himachal Pradesh, where art and history harmonise in the vibrant Kullu shawls and the narrative-rich Chamba rumals.

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.