Culture & Books
Parampara series: Bringing traditional art through new media
The National Festival of Dance & Music saw the physical presence of audience for the first time after the pandemic and witnessed performances from famous musicians and dancers
When Purana Qila grooved to Asean music
With 15 bands from different ASEAN nations and performances by Papon and Sukhbir Randhawa of Bollywood, Delhi celebrated the second ASEAN-India music festival at the Purana Qila
Oozing Royalty: Nahar Singh Mahal an obscure jewel in Faridabad
The Nahar Singh Mahal has beautiful pavilions and courtyards with royal ambience carefully and has been converted into a motel-cum-restaurant by Haryana tourism department
Poetry in stone
Stepwells have a charm of their own – precise geometrical design, the cool factor and the reminder of past glory. Rajon ki Baoli is truly Mehrauli’s hidden gem
What if you came face to face with the king of the gods?
Samsara - Enter the Valley of the Gods by editor-turned-author Saksham Garg navigates the journey of a social misfit and explores the rich culture of ancient India and Hinduism. In this exclusive interview, Garg talks about how the book came into existence
Art fiesta: An explosion of creativity in the capital
The seventh edition of the Indian Art Festival promises a monthly-long treat for art lovers, providing a platform for upcoming artists as well as well-known masters The eagerly anticipated India Art Festival is scheduled to return to the capital on 13 October. The seventh iteration of the yearly art expo will feature 4,500 pieces collected […]
Ram Leelas in Delhi: Remnants of a multicultural past
After a gap of two years, the city of Delhi is back with its traditional Ram Leelas in multiple venues of the national capital territory. The age-old theatrical representation of the Ramayan is not just bound to the great Hindu epic but is also a reminder of the city’s multi-cultural past
‘Long Live Sultan Palace’: Twitter community rallies for 100-yr-old heritage site on World Tourism Day
Former Union minister Shakeel Ahmad, who hails from Bihar, was among the first to tweet in support of preservation of the palace built by legendary barrister Sir Sultan Ahmed
