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Wow, That’s Old! How Heritage Researchers Stumbled Upon ‘Bengalur’ in 1247
Ever since Bangalore was renamed as Bengaluru, interesting stories about the name and it’s possible origins have cropped up. The Begur stone inscription of the 9th Century mentioned the name Bengaluru....
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Legends of Thiruchendur: The Temple That Didn’t Bow to European Colonialists...
Situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, the ancient temple of Thiruchendur is one of the six prime shrines in India where the Hindu god of war Murugan or Kartikeya is revered as the principal...
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Clubbing Festivals & Rituals With Trees, This Man Is Changing the Face of...
Located in the Nohar tehsil of Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan, the village of Fefana will witness a unique wedding ceremony on December 1. Like every Hindu wedding in northern parts of the country...
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You Can Learn over 83 Languages Through This New Portal
In a country which boasts of an estimated 1,500 languages, the Bharatavani portal comes as a blessing in disguise, allowing people around to world to access several monolingual and multilingual...
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Meet the 11th Generation Puppeteer Who Has Revived an Age-Old Art for the New...
Legend has it that first came Chaitanya (holiness), then emerged Prakruti (nature), followed by the sun and then, light. As the first man danced, his shadow danced along with him. Shri Ramachandra...
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Want to Savour Chennai’s Marghazi Fest? Grab This 68-Year-Old’s Free Guidebooks!
Marghazi is an auspicious Tamil month that begins in December. The city of Chennai organises cultural festivals in several venues during this month, and enthusiasts from all over the country and...
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Add These 5 Unique Items From Kashmir to Your Must-Try Lists
Kashmir, the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent, has always been adored because of its beauty, rich culture, spices, and a lot more. It has been described as ‘heaven on Earth’,...
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This Insta-Project Celebrates the Timeless Beauty of Kolkata’s Heritage...
Manish Golder, Sayan Dutta, and Siddharth Hajra have embarked upon a mission to photo document all the heritage buildings in Kolkata before they disappear from the city’s skyline. “Siddharth and I grew...
View ArticleVideo: These Youngsters Are Getting Rural Art the Recognition It Deserves!
India is home to thousands of skilled artisans who create masterpieces ranging from block prints to Madhubani paintings. They are a valuable part of India’s cultural heritage. You may also like: TBI...
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Slum to Cultural Hub: Vivekananda’s Home Has a Journey as Eventful as His Life!
The ancestral home of the great Swami Vivekananda has stood tall since the 18th century. But the iconic monument went into disrepair until 1962, when the Ramakrishna Mission authorities decided to take...
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Check Your Privilege: It Is Time To Stop Using This ‘Dirty’ Casteist Slur
Back in 2015, I had attended a fashion show hosted by the British High Commissioner at his residence in Delhi. British designer Giles Deacon had collaborated with a clothing brand and had slinky models...
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Netaji’s Home & Ancient Stupas: Bengal’s New Tourism District is A Must See!
Kodalia district, in South 24-Parganas, will be a one-of-a-kind tourist district, if the West Bengal Government’s plans to combine two sets of historical sites are successful. While the sites linked to...
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Republic Day 2018: Check Out the Unique Floats in The Parade This Year
This year’s Republic Day celebrations will be unlike any other. From a mega guest list of 10 ASEAN leaders who have been invited to grace the occasion, to the first all-women biker contingent to close...
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Adorable Padma-Winning Couple Has Been Dancing Together for over 50 Years
He was born into a poor Malayali Poduval family hailing from Payyanur and was one among eight siblings. She was from a well-to-do Malayali family who had settled in Malaysia. They came from opposite...
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Like Stepping out of the Ordinary? Then These Pan-India Heritage Walks Are a...
Ever wondered about the significance of old monuments and buildings that you pass by, every once in a while? While Google can definitely help, it is equally important for us to become aware of the...
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Creating Together: Here’s the Perfect Solution to Develop the Artist in You
They aren’t recluses but can give their best only when they are left alone so that they don’t have to be bothered about mundane things like food, laundry, maidservants, and other necessary but trivial...
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Food Secrets: Discovering the Culinary Wonders of Sindhi Cuisine
“India is so unique, one can find three different recipes for the same dish in the three houses lined in the same row. Every kitchen has its own cook book, unlike the rest of the world.”- Author...
View ArticleRaja Ravi Varma & Hilarious Memes: This Woman’s Insta Page Is Winning Netizens!
As compared to the yesteryear’s generation for whom entertainment meant a trip to a cinema hall or watching a TV series, what keeps the millennials effortlessly engaged for hours on end, is the is the...
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Street Drinks That Define Indian Summers: Cool Off With These 18 Traditional...
It’s that time of the year when our body craves some flavourful hydration and all we want to do is down cold drinks by the gallon. But this summer, try stirring up some traditional Indian chillers and...
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Nine Yards of Self: One Woman’s Crusade to Bring Back the Draping Culture in...
There are about a little over a hundred recorded drapes of the saree across the length and breadth of India. Wikipedia lists about 14. Nowadays we mostly see the nivi drape – the contemporary drape...
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