The United Nations Security Council recently condemned the Taliban’s systemic oppression of the female population across Afghanistan, following a decree by the Islamist regime instructing them neither to speak loudly, if at all, in public, and to cover their bodies...
Beyond their scenic and aesthetic value, iconic trees are historical assets and focal points of local traditions
Every year, when the Durga Puja season arrives, we are bewildered by the mouth-watering temptations at different pandals. Pujo is celebrated with great gusto in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam, and also wherever the probasi Bengalis are domiciled. There is...
In this festive season, when sweet shops are lined with platters of laddoos, I am reminded of my village in western Uttar Pradesh. Laddoos were essential to every wedding feast and were served in pairs, or joda, before a meal...
Imagine a museum where you’re supposed to blabber, rather than maintain silence. Enter Planet Word, an interactive museum dedicated to the spoken and written word
October is what I would call my spirit month! The sun is balmy, the breeze cool. The crisp mornings lend you early apricity, and even as the afternoon scorches, the saptaparni-laden evenings bring in a calm that beats even the...
Lotus is the national flower of India, celebrated in legend and lore. It is the stuff of metaphysical speculation and is depicted in sculptures and paintings. The stem holds the hundred-petalled blossom aloft, but serves the master unseen underwater. We...
Known for its spectacular vintage setting, Edinburgh, the charming Scottish capital, is also home to an intriguing childhood museum where an array of galleries presents a rich collection of toys, games, literature and pictures. The collection, dating back to the...
At first glance, Pancham Cajla, 36, comes across as the boy next door who could be working in a corporate office or managing a cafe. All this, of course, he was doing until a few years back when he was...
I had the good fortune of spending an extended weekend at Anand Kashi, a tranquil resort run by the Taj group (IHCL) on the banks of river Ganga, near Rishikesh. It has many charms, not the least its emphasis on...
Watching the heroes of the Paris Paralympics, a tribute to Lt Gen PS Joshi, who converted his adversity into strength
Relish this baingan bharta lookalike from the emperor’s table
Filmmaker Mukesh Gautam was recently honoured with National Award for Best Punjabi Film
Site is neglected despite its richly layered history from Indus Valley Civilisation to Mughal period
The crisp casing and flaky piece encased within makes it a foodie’s delight
Himachal’s indigenous architecture has over the centuries successfully discharged domestic, temporal and religious requirements
The Durand Cup kicked off in Shimla in 1888. The sentiment to reconnect HP’s capital & the cup has started taking root among football enthusiasts
Ladarcha fair, the annual event at Kaza, has a trans-Himalayan ethos
The Museum of Social History of Punjab gives glimpses of life in the 18th and 19th century villages
Nearly 80 postcards offer an insight into larger social and political framework in the early 1900s
For much of the year, Mumbai-based Tony Xavier works as a chief learning officer with an edtech company but to pursue his passion for writing, he prefers going to a quiet writing retreat in the middle of an apple orchard...
It will be a while before we make it our own, but the huge interest has made it a fast-growing market
The planting of seeds starts from the end of September till mid-October by when these seedlings get ready to be transplanted
GPS-tagged black-tailed godwit re-sighted in Thane Creek after completing migration cycle
A plethora of initiatives has made the trip to Vaishno Devi more comfortable and won the management several awards