Culture encompasses the shared beliefs, practices, and values of a society. It includes language, traditions, and art forms. In India, culture is diverse and rich. It reflects the country's history and regional variations. Festivals, music, and dance are integral to Indian culture. Cuisine also plays a role. Cultural heritage shapes identity and fosters community bonds. It is a vital aspect of everyday life.
The Paathara, a traditional underground grain storage practice, is gradually disappearing from villages along the Mahendratanaya River in the Uddanam region of Srikakulam district near the Andhra Pradesh–Odisha...
Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered a 1,400-year-old tomb linked to the Zapotec civilisation in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca. The burial site, dated to around A.D. 600, is notable...
Punjab’s musical and spiritual heritage will be showcased at Bharat Parv 2026 at the Red Fort, New Delhi, through performances of the Punjabi Folk Orchestra and Qalandri Dhamal...
The results of the Best Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux for the Republic Day Parade 2026 have been announced. The awards recognise excellence in marching discipline, visual presentation,...
Mark Tully, the veteran British journalist who became one of the most recognisable foreign voices on India, died in Delhi at the age of 90. His long career...
A 15-day transliteration capacity-building workshop on Ayurvedic manuscripts was completed in Kerala to support the preservation and research-based revival of India’s classical medical heritage. The programme was organised...
Silambam exponent K. Pajanivel of Puducherry has been conferred with the Padma Shri for his contribution to traditional martial arts. The honour recognises his long work in preserving,...
Lakkundi in Karnataka’s Gadag district has emerged as archaeological site after excavations near the Kote Veerabhadreshwar temple uncovered relics dating back to the Neolithic period. The discovery has...
Parbati Giri’s birth centenary was marked with tribute and renewed attention on her role in India’s freedom struggle and post-independence social service. She is remembered as a lesser-known...
India’s sporting landscape has seen major growth in the past decade, with para sports gaining greater visibility, institutional support, and public recognition. The National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship reflects...
