On this World Heritage Week, it is important to ask –how indispensable is it to hold onto one’s rich culture and heritage? In the present technology-driven world, let’s observe how the beautiful arches at the Shirgaon Fort in Palghar weave multiple stories of the past.
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We have moved from an age where information was scarce and inaccessible, to one where there is an excess of it. In a post-truth world, the truth is what you want it to be and the internet has made facts irrelevant. Everyone has an opinion. Having integrity and being ethical, two extremely significant qualities of a journalist seem rare now. How objective is Indian journalism today? Let’s find out.
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Gurudwaras are a microcosm for the Sikh community in general facilitating to basic requirements. Gurupurab or Guru Nannk Jayanti is a day of sacred fervor celebrating the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru ‘Guru Nanak Ji’. Abiding by his teachings, these gurudwaras provide an alternative perception not just to religion but to politics as well.
To have a better insight about this pastoral polity, click on the link below!
Gurupurab ki lak lak vadaiyan!
The Satras of Assam are a legacy Sankaradeva passed on to the state and its people. They are an integral part of Assam’s history and culture. Satras not only deal with devotional activities but also focus on literary and artistic aspects and are treasure troves of cultural artefacts. What more do these institutions include? What makes the Satras so significant? Let’s find out!
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Clean environment in India has begun to take a far-fetched turn. But is it really the case? There is a place in India with the moniker of being ‘Asia’s cleanest village’! This proves that we can still follow the light at the end of our tunnel. Let’s read how it feels to spend a day in Mawlynnong.
P.S: Do not forget to plan your visit to this village after reading this article!
One of the most important and oldest commodities of Kashmir, Saffron is an integral part of Kashmiri culture. Over the last few years, the declining yield and the encroachment of farms have
brought the lives of the Saffron cultivators to a standstill. How can production be improved? What is the
Government’s role in protecting the legacy of Kasmiri Saffron? Let’s find out.
As the festival of Diwali is approaching, the good olden days of televised-based series of Ramayana on Doordarshan immediately comes to our mind. However, what becomes important is to acknowledge the existence of multiple interpretations of the original as well as the regional versions of the epic which provide an alternative to Valmiki’s version which is seen as giving rise to “a patriarchal, literate and pan-Indian elitism.”
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TweetShareSharePin0 SharesHenriette Faergemann is currently the Environment, Climate and Energy Counsellor in the European Union Delegation to India. She is
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TweetShareSharePin0 Shares A recent death of a surrogate (happened in October, 2019) has raised grave concerns about women belonging to
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TweetShareSharePin0 Shares Living in the 21st century is highly conflicted. It is a century which is seen as giving rise
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