Damaru har har baje goes the popular Shiva stuti. Summer is here but drummers are quiet! And everyone in most of the hot and happening North India or South, East or West wish they were in cooler climes. Only one metro – Bangalore is 25 degrees in June! – read my lips T.W.E.N.T.Y F.I.V.E! Landing […]Read More
Sneha Gautam Each year, June 15 marks the birth anniversary of Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar, a quietly powerful yet deeply influential figure in the history of Modern Indian Art. In an era when many artists embraced abstraction to signal modernity, Hebbar remained committed to the human figure—choosing it not out of resistance, but as an intuitive […]Read More
Santhosh Kumar India was vociferous about environmental issues and climate change at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Are they walking the talk? Buildings in India use up 40% energy, 30% raw material, 20% water and 20% land-use; generate 40% carbon emissions, 30% solid waste, and 20% water effluents India, with its massive and ever-growing population, is […]Read More
Swapnasundari stands as a monumental figure in the realm of Indian classical dance, seamlessly blending the intricate rhythms of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam with profound scholarly insight. Her journey from a young enthusiast in Chennai to a globally acclaimed artist is a testament to her dedication, research, and passion for the arts. In this comprehensive interview, […]Read More
Team L&M Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) announced the signing of a new Regenta branded hotel, in the picturesque town of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The new property Regenta Resort Dehradun will operate under a management contract model aligning with ROHL’s asset-light expansion strategy. With the addition of this hotel, ROHL will have eight hotels in Uttarakhand. […]Read More
Dr Prashant Thakur “Beta, ek ghar toh apna hona chahiye…” – a phrase every Indian has heard growing up, echoing through generations, across dining tables and WhatsApp family groups. Owning real estate is not just an aspiration in India — it is woven deep into our cultural, emotional, and even spiritual fabric. What lies behind this deeply embedded love affair […]Read More
Ahmad Joudeh is a Syrian-Dutch ballet dancer and choreographer born in the Yarmouk refugee camp near Damascus. Growing up stateless, he pursued dance despite societal and familial opposition, studying at Syria’s Enana Dance Theatre and the Damascus Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts. In 2016, he moved to the Netherlands with support from the Dutch National […]Read More
Sandeep Singh As the summer heat intensifies across the plains, there’s no better time to seek solace in the serene hills. Here is a collection of exquisite retreats nestled in the Himalayas, providing the perfect escape for those yearning for cool climes, lush landscapes, and unparalleled luxury. Mussoorie – The Queen of Hills Perched at […]Read More
India that is Bharat is so rich and diverse in its arts and crafts, that all of Europe and America put together may not have such diversity of forms, richness of tribal, folk, ritual content and continuity, historically. This is no sweeping statement but borne out of research. Google now helps even the uneducated to […]Read More
Andy Garth When bilateral tensions rise, people have traditionally taken to the streets, protested outside embassies, or written to their political officials. But in today’s increasingly digital world, anyone with the right IT skills can disrupt the digital systems of their chosen target. This is the era of political and thematic hacktivism, when actors focus […]Read More