Culture

Cultural Diversity and National Unity: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Dream

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision of unity transformed a land divided by 562 princely states…

The Unseen Crafts and Artists of Kashi: Hands That Keep Faith Alive

In the narrow lanes of Kashi, faith takes shape in clay, glass, and flowers…

Chhath Puja: The Festival Where Nature Is Worshipped

In the ancient city of Varanasi, Chhath Puja unfolds as a dialogue between humankind…

Gyan Bharatam: India’s Living Quest to Awaken the Soul of Its Manuscripts

The Ministry of Culture’s Gyan Bharatam initiative took a decisive leap forward as 17…

36 Hours Without Water, Standing Knee-Deep in Cold Water Offering to Sun: The Unique Science of Chhath

From Bihar to the global stage, the Vedic sun festival Chhath blends mythology, science,…

Where Two Rivers Meet to Form Ganga: The Timeless Story of Devprayag

At 2,723 feet above sea level, the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda marks the…

Inflation Forces Nearly 1/2 of Young Couples to Rush Into Risky Cohabitation, Multiple Surveys Reveal

Rising prices are changing how young couples build relationships.

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Diwali’s Hidden History: Not a Word About Festival of Lights in Valmiki Ramayana

Archaeological and textual research reveal that Valmiki’s Ramayana never mentioned Diwali or lamps —…

Ayodhya Breaks Two Guinness Records as 2.6 Million Lamps Light Up Saryu Ghats

From 171,000 lamps in 2017 to 2.6 million in 2025, Ayodhya’s Deepotsav lights up…

Buddha Relics Return from Russia: J&K LG Leads Delegation

J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha brings back Buddha's sacred relics from Kalmykia. Over 90,000…

Ishit Bhatt Interrupts Amitabh Bachchan on KBC 17, Internet Debates Overconfidence vs Disrespect

A KBC Junior Week clip featuring 10-year-old Ishit Bhatt interrupting Amitabh Bachchan has gone…

Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for His “Apocalyptic Epics and the Poetry of Resistance”

The Swedish Academy honours Krasznahorkai for his haunting narratives that blend despair and beauty…

From Dynamite to Global Honor: The Complete Story of the Nobel Prize and Its Indian Laureates

From Alfred Nobel’s 1895 will to the first awards in 1901, this explainer maps…

Film of the Year: Kantara Chapter 1 A Living Epic of Indian Culture

Rooted in Karnataka’s folklore and traditions, Kantara Chapter 1 emerges as a living epic…

Does Evil Truly End With Ravana’s Flames? When the Ritual of Burning Began

New Delhi: As dusk descends on Vijayadashami, towering effigies of Ravana, Meghnath and Kumbhakarna…

Did you know? At six places in India, Ravana is worshiped not burnt on Dussehra

From Mandsaur’s “honoured son-in-law” to Baijnath’s supreme Shiva devotee, a cultural map of traditions…

Navratri: The Nine Forms of a Goddess, the Nine Stages of a Woman’s Life

From Shailputri to Siddhidatri, Navratri is not just a festival of worship; it is…

Shardiya Navratri 2025 Begins: Worship of Nine Forms of Goddess Durga, This Year She Arrives on an Elephant

From Shailputri to Siddhidatri, devotees will worship Navdurga’s nine manifestations; tradition says Goddess Durga’s…

Mahalaya Amavasya Marks Conclusion of Pitru Paksha: A Fortnight of Ancestral Worship Ends Today

Hindus across India bid farewell to their ancestors with Shraddha and Tarpan rituals, as…

How Anirudh Pandey Became Premanand Maharaj, the Spiritual Guide of Virat Kohli and Shilpa Shetty

Uttar Pradesh: Born in Akhri village in the Sarsaul block of Kanpur Dehat Uttar…

Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Mohanlal on Receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to veteran actor Mohanlal, who…

India Adds 7 Natural Sites to UNESCO Tentative World Heritage List

From volcanic landscapes to sacred hills, India strengthens its global cultural and natural heritage…

Tripura Sundari Temple (Matabari), Udaipur history, legend and a living lake

Matabari Tripura Sundari’s Shakti Peeth at Udaipur built in 1501 CE in the Bengali…

Indian Languages: The Unbreakable Thread of National Unity, Says Manoj Sinha

Varanasi: A powerful call for linguistic pride and cultural self-confidence echoed at the Bharatiya…

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