Category: Contemporary
Reviving Reliving Urdu
A celebration of all things Urdu, Jashn-e-Rekhta – a three-day festival held in Delhi in December – is a time for artistes and connoisseurs to revel in the multifaceted beauty of the language and its culture
At Land’s End
A land that is enshrined in the Ramayana and is also known for being the resting place of one of India’s greatest scientists – Rameswaram has more to it than meets the eye
A Modern-Day Mystic
What does a spiritual aspirant in today’s world need? Openness to learning, humility and a true desire to look beyond this life, says spiritual teacher Sri M
SMS
Short cultural snippets for an easily digestible India Art/textile/craft: Ahimsa Silk India is the largest consumer of silk in the world, as well the world’s second largest producer of the luxury fabric. However, the traditional process of manufacturing silk used in India and elsewhere has long been criticised by animal …
Beckoning the faithful
We visit some of the old, iconic churches of India, and explore their unique architectural influences and the legends associated with them.
Large Tables, Larger Hearts
The spirit of giving, an integral part of the Indian Christian community, is best observed and felt during Christmas, especially in the generous food hampers filled with regional goodies. these hampers are distributed to family and friends (of the same and other faiths)
Flower Power
We take a look at the significance that different flowers and the tulsi plant hold in Indian culture and tradition
Game On
For those who moan the fact that children keep their noses buried in ipads and computers, here are a range of Indian games that will keep them occupied and sharpen a skill or two, as well
A Story a Day
Humans and animals, gods and demons – tales that are meant to entertain and educate are an intrinsic part of the subcontinent. We present a select few for your reading pleasure