Category : Culture


Sakat Chauth 2024: Moonrise Timings and Rituals

Sakat Chauth is observed today, January 6. Find city-wise moonrise timings, the significance of the fast, and what to do if the moon is not visible. A guide to the evening of devotion.

20 Years of Twilight: Why We Love to Hate It

Two decades after its debut, Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga endures. Explore how a generation's sincere teenage obsession evolved into a lasting, ironic love affair with the cringe.

District Collector J. Sonal Crowned King in Siddhila

Jagatsinghpur Collector J. Sonal was crowned king at the historic Baladevjew temple in the 'Puspaveseka' ceremony, upholding a unique post-independence tradition. Witness the royal procession and ancient rituals.

Seasons of Love Play Staged in Kolkata Jan 2026

Witness 'Seasons of Love', a memory play spanning Kolkata & Chicago. Staged at Padatik Theatre in Jan 2026, it explores family bonds, dementia, and love across generations. Don't miss it!

The Untold Story of India's Iconic Monkey Cap

Discover the fascinating journey of the humble monkey cap from Crimean War battlefields to Indian streets. Learn why this unassuming winter essential has survived decades of fashion trends.

Pune to host 100th Marathi Sahitya Sammelan

Pune will host the historic 100th All India Marathi Literary Conference. The event will honor past presidents with Rs 1 lakh each and aims to celebrate Marathi literature's global legacy. Read more.

Ming Dynasty's Ban on Horsehair Skirt Fashion Craze

In 15th-century China, the wildly popular 'maweiqun' horsehair skirt caused such chaos with theft and excess that the Ming dynasty government issued an official ban. Discover this quirky fashion footnote with big historical implications.

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