Culture & Books
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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