Culture

By Riya Pradhan "Let me share a secret I've realized in life. Obtain the necessary education for your livelihood. Pursue your occupation with determination, but...

By Riya Pradhan Beauty has always been a mirror of cultural values, and the male form is no exception. From the straight terracotta figures of...

The Craftsmanship of Dhaka Muslin The delicacy of muslin cloth; Dhaka muslin came in thread counts up to 1,200, but the highest achieved in recent...

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...