Dhriti, which can be translated as ‘determination’ is a quality that the Bhagavad Gita holds up as admirable in women. The ability to endure adversity and tenaciously pursue a goal is something that most women seem to be born with. It is a quality that helps them overcome grating, everyday …
Melissa Freitas, who is known for her award-winning pictures of India, talks about her life in the past four-and-a-half years in Chennai, the most memorable photography adventures, and how working and non-working spouses can make the best of their time while on assignment Melissa Freitas is well known in Culturama …
Music is often used to convey and reinforce the sentiments of patriotism and nationhood – we explore examples of how the medium was used in India over the ages Sound can uplift and empower, as it can evoke strong emotions. Combined with words, it becomes a huge force. Thus, …
Or maybe even more. Vintage postcards tell us volumes about art, history, culture and society, provided we have a way of coaxing them to reveal their secrets. Paper Jewels: Postcards from the Raj, a book that brings together some of the rarest and most valuable illustrated postcards, helps us relive …
One of the driving forces of India is the connectedness to the actual town or village Indians come from and the community they belong to – we take a closer look at how these bonds play out in society at large The sense of belonging is deeply ingrained in Indians. …
There is a joke that, in India, there are 365 days and 366 festivals in a year. For sure, India abounds in festive occasions – on a personal and communal level – and it is these celebrations that act as connecting threads in the subcontinent’s multicultural society Life is …
Fathers are often seen as guides and mentors who help their children forge their path, and hold a light up for them when starting out. Fathers are often their children’s biggest supporters and stern critics, too. On the occasion of Father’s Day, we look back at some of the legacies created by …
Memory and intuition are said to be women’s strongpoints – qualities that help them multi-task and handle their multiple roles. On a deeper level, it manifests as intuition – which helps them go read between the lines and beyond the obvious. Who better to illustrate the value of these qualities …
Time is seen and regarded in vastly different ways across cultures. We look at how Indians view the idea of time and timeliness, and deep-seated norms that influence Indians’ behaviour What factors drive India’s way of life? What are the everyday influences that motivate people’s behaviour and underlie their decisions, actions and …
No festival in Goa is complete without good food and drink, music and dance. The festival of Sao Joao has all of this – and some other unique features, too The festival of Sao Joao is dedicated to St John the Baptist, who was a cousin of Jesus Christ …
