Culture

A reflection on winter memories from the 1990s, this story brings together parents from across India who are recreating pre-digital traditions for their children. From Christmas trees and beach picnics to farms, fairs, and decluttering rituals, it explores how winter once shaped time, care, and togetherness.

Before sunrise and long after offices open, women across India step into work with their saree tucked, pinned, and ready. On World Saree Day, meet the women who sweep, heal, argue cases, and care for homes, all in one timeless garment.

Discover how Jnanadanandini Debi from Calcutta revolutionised Indian fashion by creating the modern sari blouse, turning a centuries-old tradition into a style statement.

Bamboo holds up homes, supports livelihoods and carries generations of skill across the North-East. It remains a sustainable lifeline shaped by communities every day.

Eight Monpa women started a community dining space, Damu’s Heritage Dine, which is reviving dishes like millet momos and buckwheat noodles.

From Kolkata’s mask dancers to students in Jammu and volunteers in Thanjavur, communities across India marked World Heritage Week by turning streets, schools and temples into heritage spaces.

In Himachal’s Raulane Festival, a ‘fake male bride’ leads the village in a centuries-old tradition filled with masks, costumes and community-led rituals that bring people together.

India has long celebrated its own versions of Halloween — through light, folklore, and spirit-filled nights. From Bengal’s Bhoot Chaturdashi to Kerala’s Theyyam, discover five Indian festivals that blend mystery, art, and community in ways both ancient and enchanting.

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.