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CULTURE

Can Genes Explain How India Votes? A New Book Examines the Question

Can genes explain how India votes? That question stood at the centre of an unusual evening in Delhi, where distinguished guests came together to...

The Woollen Stories of Kullu Valley Written Through Traditional Weaving

A woollen code only Kullu weavers can read runs through every shawl that leaves the looms of this Himachal valley, and once a person...

Jainsem and Dakmanda: Meghalaya’s Woven Stories of Identity, Memory and Heritage

In the hills of Meghalaya, a piece of cloth remembers everything a family has ever been. Long before photographs...

Guru Nanak’s Udasis: A Journey to Discover Humanity Before God (Part 1)

During one of his journeys, Guru Nanak reached Pakpattan Sharif, an ancient town in Punjab known as an important...

IFFJK 2026 Brings the best of World Cinema to Kashmir 

Kashmir's cinemas are drawing audiences again after decades. On offer is a tantalising array of world cinema. The first...

Kerala’s Kasavu Saree Weaves Golden Elegance Into Centuries-Old Cultural Heritage

Kerala’s Kasavu saree is instantly recognisable for its elegant combination of pristine white or cream fabric and a shimmering...

Tripura Risa: The Handwoven Heritage That Carries History, Identity and Pride

In the lush hills of Northeast India, Tripura is home to 19 distinct tribal communities, each carrying its own...

Why Urdu Poets Never Stopped Singing To Krishna

Urdu poets never stopped singing to Krishna, and the reason has nothing to do with politics or fashion. It...