Cultural Festival
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Why the Misings in Assam are seeking a state holiday for the festival of Ali-aye Ligang
The campaign is an assertion that the tribal community is also an essential part of the state and its cultural identity.
Manoranjan Pegu & Bhasker Pegu
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An artist lauded by the Pope explains why Indian and Italian puppetry share the same spirit
Puppeteer Brune Leone travels the world, staging performances that tackle universal themes.
Neha Kirpal
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Why Goa’s famous Mapusa market is a perennial source of inspiration for artists
The market features in different projects at this year’s Serendipity Arts Festival, including in a virtual game by Orijit Sen.
Arti Das
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Once a secular symbol, Mehrauli’s Phoolwalon ki Sair festival is now a bureaucratic circus
The annual festival that started in the 19th century is barely even promoted anymore.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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Tracing the history of the Book of Esther and Jewish festival Purim
According to recent research the Book of Esther was written in the middle of the 4th century BCE during the reign of Artaxerxes III.
Ilana Tahan
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Why a heritage fort might be the best place to groove to EDM
The Magnetic Fields Festival brings together cutting edge work in the genre of electronic music.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes