Culture

By Variyata Vyas In mainstream Bollywood comedy films such as Hera Pheri (2000), Partner (2007), Welcome (2007), and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003), and many more...

By Variyata Vyas In his seminal work One-Dimensional Man (1964), social critic Herbert Marcuse clearly distinguishes between “false needs” and “true needs.” While true needs...

By Advaitaa Verma Panakam (also spelled panagam), an ancient South Indian drink traditionally made with jaggery, dry ginger, cardamom, pepper, and water, exemplifies the sacredness...

By Advaitaa Verma Ayurveda, deriving its etymology from the Sanskrit words "āyus" (life) and "veda" (knowledge), constitutes one of humanity’s oldest holistic health systems. Originating...

By Advaitaa Verma The Himalayas, revered as the abode of the gods, attract millions of pilgrims annually, making pilgrimage tourism a foundation of Uttarakhand’s economy...

By Advaitaa Verma The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India, comprising 572 islands, of which only 38 are inhabited. Basically, the...

By Advaitaa Verma The historiography of Indian urban centers have often prioritized places that are politically strategic capitals, temple towns and colonial administrative centres. The...

By Vaibhavi Danwar What is beauty, and for whom does it really exist? In a world that is so frequently besotted with superficial brilliance, ancient...

By Vaibhavi Danwar In Goa’s colorful alleys, an intriguing alchemy is brewing. It sizzles in kilns, takes shape in streamlined curves, and tells stories glazed...

By Vaibhavi Dhanwar Language serves as a vessel for tradition, beliefs, and everyday life, while literature captures human experiences, emotions, and stories across generations. Together,...