Welcome to the Culture section of Life and More, where we explore the traditions, heritage, and the evolving cultural landscape that shapes our society. From timeless customs to contemporary cultural conversations, this space celebrates the essence of Indian culture and global influences.
Discover insightful stories and features that highlight traditions, art forms, values and philosophy. Whether you’re interested in heritage, social change, or cultural trends, our articles offer thoughtful reflections that connecting past with present.
Immerse yourself in narratives that preserve legacy, spark dialogue, and celebrate culture in everyday life.
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Starting October 15, Six Senses Fort Barwara opens its grand doors to guests, offering a unique blend of history, luxury, and wellness. Located near Sawai Madhopur, this 700-year-old fort has been meticulously restored over a decade by architects and heritage conservationists. Once known as Fort Barwara, the property has been transformed into […]Read More
Team L&M In the 4th century, in the region of Kashmir, Asanga and Vasubandhu developed the Yogachara school of Buddhism, which was to travel far and wide. In the 8th century, Guru Padmasambhava who was teaching in Kashmir, took a highly developed form of this Buddhism and its sacred dance to Ladakh, Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Western […]Read More
Taruna Sharma Located at Skyview by Empyrean in Patnitop, Hands of Gold is a heartfelt tribute to Kashmir. The brand brings authentic products—from traditional crafts and apparel to gourmet food items—directly from the Valley to customers across India and beyond. When and how did the idea of Hands of Gold begin? Hands of Gold initially […]Read More
Team L&M Under the Union Tourism Ministry’s Adopt a Heritage scheme, infrastructure major GMR has agreed to adopt the historic Golconda Fort, while Dalmia Company has come forward to adopt Gandikota in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. About 9km from the Hussain Sagar Lake, Golconda Fort was originally known as Mankal, and built on a […]Read More
Benoy K Behl Is it not wonderful that about half the patrons of monuments of ancient India were women? It is housewives, nuns, tailors and others who were responsible for the glorious architectural and artistic heritage which we have from early times! A total of 631 donation inscriptions survive at the Great Stupa at Sanchi. […]Read More
Taruna Sharma With sustainability being the key word these days, and various brands across different verticals going in for environment-friendly products for festivals, how can Rakhi be left untouched? One cannot rule out the fact that pandemic is one of the reasons behind this growing consciousness towards environment. Sajke, a Vadodara-based sustainable brand that makes […]Read More
Team L&M Proud moment for all Indians. Dholavira, a Harappan-era metropolis in Gujarat, is now included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. “Dholavira: A Harappan City, in India, just inscribed on the @UNESCO #WorldHeritage List. Congratulations!” UNESCO tweeted. The World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO is at present having its 44th session meeting. This session […]Read More
Benoy K Behl One of the important sites of the Indus Valley Civilization is at Lothal in present-day Gujarat, on the western coast of India. Here, a large structure has been identified as a tidal dock for sea-faring ships (a remarkable feat for its time). There is a great deal of evidence that the Indus […]Read More
Benoy K Behl In the fourth millennium BCE, one of the earliest civilisations of the world was developing in the river valleys of the Indian subcontinent. In these fertile valleys, with the growth of agriculture, civilisations prospered. Instead of fighting for survival, people could now begin to improve their lives. The first sites of this […]Read More
Team L&M Did you know that Mumbai was once a cluster of islands collectively known as Bombay? Over centuries, it witnessed the rule of the Maratha Empire, Mughal Empire, Portugal, and the British East India Company—each leaving behind a rich legacy. To defend this strategic port city from enemy attacks, several forts were built across […]Read More
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