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Deepak Kumar

The Story Behind India’s Traditional Torans and Decorative Door Hangings

Walk down almost any Indian street during Diwali, and you will see the same small thing above nearly every...

How Diwali Became a Festival of Business, Wealth and New Beginnings

Every autumn, shopkeepers across India close their ledgers on Diwali night and open a fresh one the next morning....

How Clay Diyas Became an Enduring Symbol of Diwali

A lamp that costs a few rupees and fits in the palm of a hand has outlasted every string...

Bihar Museum: A Global Landmark of India’s Living Heritage

The Bihar Museum was recently named the ninth-best museum in the world, and many people are still asking how...

From Oil Lamps to Electric Lights: How Diwali Decorations Have Changed Across Generations

One clay lamp, a spoon of oil and a twist of cotton once did the work of an entire...

Ranakpur Jain Temple: A Rare Gem of History Carved in Marble, a Temple With 1,444 Pillars

What would make a wealthy merchant spend years turning a forest hillside into marble, all because of something he...

The 5th Rohini Nayyar Prize Has a New Winner, and His Classroom Is a Family Smartphone

The fifth Rohini Nayyar Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Rural Development by a person aged 40 or under was...

Bamboo Soops and Daura: The Traditional Crafts Behind Chhath Puja

Ask a devotee at a Chhath ghat what matters most, and the answer may surprise you. Before the prayers...

India’s Traditional Puppeteers: Carrying History and Entertainment From Village to Village

Before television ever arrived, India's village puppeteers carried history from one courtyard to the next. No one sent for...

Pyre: A Mountain Story That Turns Loneliness Into Love

Who will light your funeral pyre when every person you raised has left for the city? That question sits...

How Persian Art Found a Home in Kashmir and Became Part of Its Cultural Identity

Kashmir did not develop its artistic identity in isolation. For centuries, Persian ideas travelled into the Valley through Central...

Infantry Day: The Day India’s Foot Soldiers Became Its First Shield

One airstrip decided the fate of Kashmir, and the soldiers who landed on it that morning had very little...