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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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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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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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography