Culture & Books
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
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
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