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Janmashtami celebrations pull millions of people into Indian streets every September, and the scale of what happens is almost impossible to describe until you are standing inside it. What the festival actually marks Janmashtami is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Hindus in India, marking the birth of Lord Krishna. Tradition holds that … Read more
Indian diaspora celebrations on 15 August are one of the rarest things in modern life: a single day that turns 35 million people scattered across every continent into one coherent, tricolour-wearing crowd. What this day actually means abroad Independence Day marks India’s freedom from British rule, achieved on 15 August 1947. In India itself, the … Read more
Raksha Bandhan gifting is changing, and on 28 August 2026 you will see exactly how: across every Indian city, a new generation of homegrown brands is turning a sacred thread into a full retail moment. What Raksha Bandhan actually is Raksha Bandhan celebrates the love and protection shared between brothers and sisters through the ritual … Read more
Deccan forts rarely appear on anyone’s travel shortlist, yet the plateau stretching across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana holds some of the most layered, least crowded, and most visually striking fortresses in all of India. Bidar Fort, Karnataka: the painted palace no one talks about Bidar sits quietly in northern Karnataka, and most travelers pass through … Read more
Monsoon training in India is a test that every serious athlete faces, and the ones who solve it fastest are the ones who reach the top. Why the monsoon stops outdoor tracks cold Every June, the rains arrive. In cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad, the streets fill within hours. India’s monsoon delivers a demanding … Read more
Monsoon flavours are arriving in kitchens across Southeast Asia, carried not by rain clouds but by Indian-origin chefs who are rebuilding India’s rain-season pantry on foreign soil, right now, this season. Why monsoon flavours travel so well India’s monsoon pantry is one of the most portable in the world. Tamarind, kokum, raw mango, curry leaf, … Read more
Handmade journal making pulled me into a street in Sanganer, Rajasthan, where a papermaker spread wet cotton pulp across a wooden frame and changed the way I thought about creativity forever. What makes Indian paper so special India has one of the oldest handmade paper traditions in the world. The craft of papermaking was brought … Read more
Women’s cricket in 2026 has reached a new level of intensity, and India arrive in England as ODI world champions with one missing prize still to claim. India’s squad for the tournament The BCCI announced India’s squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur leads the team at the tournament for the fifth … Read more
Kargil Vijay Diwas hits differently when you are standing at 11,500 feet in Dras, wind in your face, staring up at the exact ridgelines where young soldiers climbed through darkness to take back what was theirs. What the conflict was actually about In the summer of 1999, Pakistani troops and infiltrators crossed the Line of … Read more
Digital labels are giving Indian classical musicians something the old music industry never could: a direct path to ears in Tokyo, London, and São Paulo, with no gatekeeper between the raga and the listener. Why the old system kept classical music small For decades, Indian classical music lived inside a specific world. You heard it … Read more
