Rath Yatra arrives with a kind of energy that few festivals can match. Streets fill with colour, chants rise into the monsoon air, and chariots roll forward carrying centuries of devotion…
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Every year on June 5th, the world pauses to celebrate World Environment Day, a moment designated by the United Nations to draw our collective attention to the planet we call home. It’s a day…
There is a photograph of Rabindranath Tagore that stops you in your tracks. He stands draped in a long, flowing robe, somewhere between a Brahmo achkan and a Greek philosopher’s cloak, his beard full,…
Mother’s Day, to me, is far more than just a date on the calendar. It is a moment to pause amidst the chaos of everyday life and celebrate the woman…
Fashion and Style8 Heat-Proof Cotton Outfits for Summer That Are Big on Comfort and Light on Your Pocket
As India’s summer turns up the heat (thank you, global warming), simply stepping outside can feel like training for an endurance sport. The air grows heavier, the humidity refuses to…
With only a few days left to replace the old Bengali calendar with the new and embrace the onset of summer, a few traditional pieces can help make your festive…
India’s intense love affair with sarees for women makes it the unmatched star of every occasion. From the meticulous zari work of the classic Kanjeevaram silk sarees and iconic Banarasis…
