Culture & Books

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 

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -October 24, 2023

State-of-the-art technology and Kangana Ranaut’s debut: a look at the Luv Kush Ramleela festivities at Red Fort

State-of-the-art technology and Kangana Ranaut’s debut: a look at the Luv Kush Ramleela festivities at Red Fort

While the Luv Kush Ramleela is the most popular venue for those looking for the enactment of Ramayana, Ramleela festivities take place in several parts of the Delhi-NCR

Shailja Chauhan -October 24, 2023

Festival of India concludes: Cultural extravaganza marred by vendor struggles in Delhi

Festival of India concludes: Cultural extravaganza marred by vendor struggles in Delhi

This five-day cultural spectacle showcased art, traditions, culinary delights, fashion, music, and dance from India and other nations, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Thailand