Owing to its colourful depiction of history by means of illustrations, Amar Chitra Katha became widely read, gained the interest of the children and, in fact, became a household name. But the depiction of women and the portrayal of caste-based colourism is problematic. It is time we address some of these issues and the impact they may create on the young minds.
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Food though is about taste, but is not limited to it, and spreads wide to include within it several other elements. It also contributes towards formulation of and sustenance of perceptions and also false notions about certain cultures or people. To know what else various connotations are associated with the word “food”, read here.
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Kya bood-o-baash poochho ho, poorab ke saakino ?
Hum ko ghareeb jaan ke, hans hans pukaar ke
Dilli jo ek sheher tha, aalam mein intekhaab
Rehte thay muntakhab hi jahaan rozgaar ke
– Mir
Mughal India has produced a lot of famous poets and Sufis. Mir was among the many who thrived even by not accepting any patronisation. He lies dead in Lucknow, but his soul is still in his city, his home, his Delhi.
Every individual has their own socially constructed realities. Different social orders ascribe meaning to one thing differently. From ideas of gender to nationhood and terrorism, difinations are variegated. Are these social realities tangible or just appear to be?
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The richness of global cultural diversity is not restricted to individual countries but has spread across borders. Currently, the Korean culture is the talk of the town. Interestingly, India has its history intertwined with this culture since time immemorial. So this World Day of Cultural Diversity, let’s discover what connects us with the Republic of Korea celebrating the intercultural dialogue.
Click on the link below and be taken by surprise!
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Consumption can have different meanings, for different people and in different
contexts. Also interesting is the still lingering shadow and influence on the cultures of
consumption in India. Read here to know more about it.
In the midst of an outbreak of violence all across India over CAA and NRC, one often fails to ignore the intricacies linked with the history of each region, especially that of Assam which initiate a different debate altogether. Don’t we all then agree that a rich understanding can only be achieved when these regional intricacies which form the collective, are together analyzed?
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A sight almost unforgettable, wherein the streets of Mahabalipuram are seen flanked on both sides by sculptors immersed in the art of carving deities out of raw black granite pieces brings to light the entire evolution of temples in South India which now a large part of our rich cultural heritage.
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There is a place where a motorbike is worshipped in Rajasthan. Yes, you read it right.
Superstitions have no credibility to be believed by this generation but it is because of these superstitions that we have interesting anecdotes for our camping trips. Such beliefs often lead
to another and chain reaction takes place.
This Rajasthan Day let’s add another anecdote for your trips and sleepovers!
Our very own stress buster ‘music,’ provides us with a variety to choose from for our relief. But…with the onset of a new generation of music, we tend to overlook the point from where it all began.Today let’s find out why our classics like ghazals and qawwalis are fading away.
Tap on the link below and explore the music from Uttar Pradesh.