Category : Culture


Kolkata's Gariahat: Chess, Durga Puja, and Political Legacy

Explore Gariahat in South Kolkata, where a 24/7 chess club under a flyover unites generations, grandmasters visit, and the iconic Ekdalia Evergreen Durga Puja preserves tradition with opulent lighting and hand-pulled rickshaws. The late Subrata Mukherjee'

Ravi Varma's Yashoda and Krishna Fetches ₹167.2 Crore Record

Raja Ravi Varma's masterpiece Yashoda and Krishna sold for a staggering ₹167.2 crore at Saffronart's Spring Live Auction in Mumbai, setting a new record for Indian art. Billionaire Cyrus S. Poonawalla, founder of Serum Institute, acquired the historic pai

Leather Painting Emerges as Personal DIY Craft Beyond Workshops

Leather painting is transitioning from rare workshops to home experiments as people personalize old wallets, bags, and keepsakes. This demanding craft requires patience and intentional strokes, with designers noting its therapeutic and creative appeal.

Ekadashi April 2026: Dates, Significance, Rituals

Discover the dates, timings, and spiritual significance of Ekadashi in April 2026, including Varuthini and Mohini Ekadashi. Learn about fasting rituals, puja procedures, and mantras for worshipping Lord Vishnu.

Lucknow Churches Mark Maundy Thursday with Sacred Services

Churches across Lucknow held Holy Communion services on Maundy Thursday, commemorating Jesus Christ's Last Supper. Rituals included foot washing, sermons on gratitude, and choir performances marking the beginning of the sacred Triduum period.

Folk Song Reunites Man with Family After 30 Years

A Kumaoni folk song posted on social media helped reunite an Almora man with his family after three decades, when relatives noticed emotional comments and confirmed his identity through conversation.

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