Anurima Das got up close and personal with social media influencer, Mae Mariyam Thomas, who is creating waves with her award-winning and one-of-a-kind Indie music podcast ‘Maed in India’ They impact cultures, they pulsate discussions, and they click with sensibilities. They are the influencers! These opinion makers have become today’s …
For centuries, art has been an integral part of Indian culture. With more remarkable art shows making a splash, there is a new wave of art curators who are taking the art scene in the country by storm. Swati Amar speaks to some of the prominent art curators in India …
On January 26, India will celebrate its 71st Republic Day. The Constitution of India, which came into effect in 1950, replaced the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India. This specific date was chosen because it was on January 26 in 1930 that the Declaration of …
Eknath Easwaran talks about how every elder plays the role of a life coach in a child’s life All of us, whether we like it or not, are in the role of teacher to those around us every waking hour of the day. This is especially clear in our relationships …
Susan Philip goes on an artistic journey to cherry pick crafts from the North, East, Centre, West and South of India that make our country unique and exceptional. Some of these are well-known, others not so much, and in danger of dying out. Together we take a look at some …
Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi grew up with values that would not only lovingly give him the title of babuji one day but also make him a role model for world leaders across generations. Susan Philip takes a look back at the moments that …
Navaratri is celebrated universally by Hindus, and the events around the festivities are captured to appeal to our senses. Meera J Pillai takes you on a journey through the beauty of the nine-day festival that is celebrated annually in September/October Splashes of colour, sumptuous food, stories that evoke bravery and …
Vibha Bakshi, Honorary Doctorate and National Award- winning director and producer, speaks to Sonia Hays about her movie Son Rise and breaking the silence on gender violence across the world From business journalism to documentaries on gender issues — how did this journey happen? I was a business anchor and …
The now much-touted environment-friendly mantra Reduce – Reuse – Recycle was simply a way of life in ancient India. It was taken for granted that one used only as much as one needed, one conserved natural resources and made responsible use of whatever was handy so that man’s footprint, carbon …
Gone are the days when runways and fashion weeks were mostly about women’s couture. Since 2010, the emphasis on men’s wear has rocketed! Deepa Kalukuri writes about what’s hot and happening in men’s couture line this season From Jaquemus in the West to Pero in India, many new designers have …
