Culture & Books

Idrees Bukhtiyar -March 28, 2025

Delhi: Agencies fall short of delivering on promises under ASI’s ‘Adopt A Heritage 2.0’

Delhi: Agencies fall short of delivering on promises under ASI’s ‘Adopt A Heritage 2.0’

A year into the heritage adoption scheme, private partners have barely delivered promised facilities, leaving Delhi’s historic monuments awaiting meaningful improvements

VIVEK SHUKLA -March 24, 2025

How Ramadan is observed at the mosque in Rashtrapati Bhavan

How Ramadan is observed at the mosque in Rashtrapati Bhavan

President’s House is home to one of India’s most enduring religious traditions

Idrees Bukhtiyar -March 22, 2025

NSD hosts Aadi Rang Mahotsav 2025: A tribute to tribal culture and traditions

NSD hosts Aadi Rang Mahotsav 2025: A tribute to tribal culture and traditions

This year, the festival is featuring 15 dance and music performances from 13 states, along with tribal handicrafts from 11 states

VIVEK SHUKLA -March 13, 2025

Delhi’s unforgettable Holi celebrations

Delhi’s unforgettable Holi celebrations

From the high-profile Holi Milans of political figures to those of literary legends, the festival of colours holds unique memories for Delhiites

Qaiser Mohammad Ali -March 11, 2025

Book Review: Fab Five — India’s batting legends who ruled an era

Book Review: Fab Five — India’s batting legends who ruled an era

A new book dubs Tendulkar, Dravid, Ganguly, Laxman, and Sehwag, ‘Pandavas of Indian Batting’ while revisiting their golden years

MURTAZA ALI KHAN -February 28, 2025

Delhi: A puppetry festival bringing global traditions to life

Delhi: A puppetry festival bringing global traditions to life

The 21st Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival promises a mesmerising blend of heritage and innovation

Shailaja Khanna -February 16, 2025

Dhammar Utsav: Breathing new life into a fading Holi tradition

Dhammar Utsav: Breathing new life into a fading Holi tradition

A festival dedicated to reviving the lost melodies of Dhrupad to be held in Delhi on February 22

Idrees Bukhtiyar -February 16, 2025

Delhi: Has the curtain come down on Nukkad Natak?

Delhi: Has the curtain come down on Nukkad Natak?

Once the heart of social activism, street theatre is now struggling to stay alive in the national capital