

Past Imperfect
Bollywood's offerings in the historical and mythological genre have more misses than hits, but at least some filmmakers are trying to...


Gudi Padwa and Ugadi | Fairs & Festivals of India
As the cycle of seasons turns, it reminds us of the continuity of life. It is a time to thank the elements for creating and sustaining...


The whats and whys of Diwali | Fairs & Festivals of India
Diwali is one of the most important festivals of India. Diwali is also known as Deepavali, meaning a string or a row of lights. It...


Rites & Rituals | Naivedya and Prasad
Food is an extremely important element in the sphere of religious activities of Hindus, as in many other cultures. It acts as a...


Deities & Iconography | Ganesha
Today, Ganesha may be a popular Hindu deity, but he has intriguing origins. Some scholars are of the opinion that Ganesha may even have...


Deities & Iconography | Krishna
Krishna is among the primary Hindu deities, worshipped mainly by the followers of the Vaishnava sect. The cult of Krishna is one of the...


Culturescape: The Origin of Urdu
The beautiful language of Urdu is mostly associated with the Muslim community of India and Pakistan and is the official language of not...


Culturescape: Christianity in India
The Christian community is the third largest religious group in India. Though Roman Catholicism was established here largely after the...


Culturescape: Sikhism
Who doesn't know the distinctively turban-sporting, fun-loving community of the Sikhs? Thanks to prominent Punjabi filmmakers and the...


Rites & Rituals: Aarti
The Hindu way of life is full of rites and rituals, that occur during \several pujas and samskaras. The complexity of these rites often...