Culture & Books

VIVEK SHUKLA -January 26, 2024

Remembering the person behind the first Republic Day of India

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 the inaugural Republic Day celebrations in 1950

Tahir Bhat -December 30, 2023

Committed to advancing critical theory: Vani Prakashan chief

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 theory in literature facilitates social change

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -December 19, 2023

Bringing traditional toys to the fore

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 the heritage of India and its toymakers

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -December 10, 2023

Comic Con 2023: Artistic marvels steal the show

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 Comics, showcasing the imaginative and experimental nature of the comic geek community

Rana Siddiqui Zaman  -November 27, 2023

People’s theatre rises from the ashes again

People’s theatre rises from the ashes again

While the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) has almost fizzled out in Delhi, it is reviving with a slightly different approach in other parts of the country

VIVEK SHUKLA -November 25, 2023

A corner of Delhi that is forever Garhwal 

A corner of Delhi that is forever Garhwal 

The city boasts of two iconic Garhwali landmarks — Garhwal Bhawan and Garhwal Heroes — which have provided emotional support and received a lot of love from the diaspora of the hill districts

Tanisha Saxena -November 14, 2023

Businesses expect boom as wedding bells ring

Businesses expect boom as wedding bells ring

Around 3.5 lakh weddings are likely to take place in Delhi this year, boosting hospitality, decoration, designer-wear among other industries

Tahir Bhat -November 8, 2023

Kathika Cultural Centre: A beacon of Delhi’s rich heritage

Kathika Cultural Centre: A beacon of Delhi’s rich heritage

The centre, curated by Atul Khanna, hosts workshops and baithaks to preserve the forgotten treasures of the walled city