Art and Culture

India is a large country filled with diversity. One can experience a lot of cultures within India. Measures have been taken by the Indian government to preserve the cultural heritage of India. Many organisations have been set up for the same purpose. Not only the languages but the music, dance style and dressing style also […]

When Rani Kamlapati reigned over the Bhopal area in the 18th century, she was considered the Gond queen of the region. As one of the Gond king Nizam Shah’s seven wives, she was a prominent figure. Choudhari Kirpa Ramchandra was her father’s name. Her beauty and fortitude made Rani Kamlapati famous across India. She constructed

Rani Gaidiliu was one of the few female political leaders who turned out to have extraordinary fortitude throughout the colonial era of her country’s history despite the obstacles she faced. She was born on January 26, 1915, in the Manipur town of Nungkao, to Lothonang Pamei and Kachaklenliu, and grew up in Nungkao. She got

Painting used to be viewed as a mood expression and depiction of reality as viewed by the artist. Various types of paintings in India are a visual representation of a philosophical concept, an invocation of divine favours, or decoration for a celebration. Painting Through the Ages 10,000-8000 BCE: Prehistoric murals on cave temples and rock

Nrityanjali is an online film festival where India’s leading classical dancers perform and showcase talent. In 2020, the film festival was held from 23rd to 25th of September by the Films Division of India. Dance forms of India like Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Manipuri, Odissi, Sattriya, Mohiniattam, and Kuchipudi were included in the festival. The festival is streamed

Abhidhamma Day was being commended on the twentieth of October 2021. The day denotes the finish of a multi-month stormy retreat – Varshavas or Vassa-for the Buddhist Monks and Nuns, during which time they stay at one spot in the vihara and religious community and pray. Abhidhamma Day is when Lord Buddha returned to earth

National Innovation Week is a time to celebrate innovation and creativity in all its forms. This year, it will be held from September 17-23. The week is jam-packed with activities, lectures, and other programming to inspire and educate you. Here’s a complete guide on National Innovation Week if you’re looking to get involved. There are

The Union Ministry of Culture will survey the Indian villages’ cultural features. It has teamed up with the Common Services Centres (CSC), a special purpose vehicle under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), to conduct India’s first-ever cultural census. The ‘Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar’ study aims to capture a rural cultural identity by

Every year, the people of Meghalaya celebrate a number of different festivals with traditional music, dance and food. These celebrations are an important part of life for many residents in this northeastern state and occur across the country with regional variations. While residents of Meghalaya have adopted many festival celebrations from surrounding regions, they have

The fighting systems of the Indian subcontinent are referred to as Indian martial arts. The English phrase “Indian martial arts” is referred to by a number of words, most of which are derived from Dravidian roots.  Among the most commonly used terminology nowadays is astra-vidy, which is a combination of the words astra (weapon) and