Culture & Books

Surajkund Crafts Mela: Bringing cultures together

Surajkund Crafts Mela: Bringing cultures together

The 37th edition of the annual Surajkund crafts fair features a record 50 countries, besides a host of Indian states

February 14, 2024

The OG Meena Bazaar inside Red Fort!

During Shahjahan's era, the bazaar specialised in luxury goods, including Silk, Brocades, Velvets, Gold and Silverware, as well as jewellery…

February 12, 2024

JNU: A microcosm of Delhi’s climate, topography and ecology

Dikshu Kukreja, head of CP Kukreja Foundation for Design Excellence, explains why the university campus could be considered a microcosm…

February 10, 2024

Jangpura chronicles: The highs and lows of a South Delhi nook

The posh South Delhi locality has been home to a galaxy of Bollywood stars, artists and performers. Renowned figures like…

February 12, 2024

No Urdu in walled city’s Urdu Bazaar

The iconic Urdu Bazaar that once housed bookshops thronged by lovers of the language, is now packed with restaurants selling…

February 3, 2024

Calligraphy in a conundrum

Mohammad Ghalib a seasoned artist in Delhi's Urdu Bazar, grapples with technology's encroachment on his traditional craft despite waning interest…

February 3, 2024

Remembering the person behind the first Republic Day of India

Badruddin Tyabji, the grandson of freedom fighter and third Congress President by the same name, was entrusted with arrangements for…

January 26, 2024

Committed to advancing critical theory: Vani Prakashan chief

Aditi Maheshwari Goyal, Vani Prakashan’s Executive Director, says she is thrilled after earning international recognition, and believes that feminist critical…

December 30, 2023

Bringing traditional toys to the fore

From Ravana puppet made of leather to yaks moulded from dough, Delhi-based Asani Bhaduri’s traditional toys and dolls collection captured…

December 18, 2023

Comic Con 2023: Artistic marvels steal the show

Comic Con 2023 brought together a diverse array of cosplayers, from Western superheroes to Indian favorites like Nagraj and Sufi…

December 10, 2023