Culture

A feature by Pritisha Borthakur As music lovers from across the globe anticipate an exciting time on July 5 when the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will feature a number of songs composed …

Over 10,000 from the local Buddhist community in Tawang organised a peaceful protest in solidarity with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama against media outlets for false allegations over an …

A feature by James Khangenbam Mangka Mayanglambam the renowned folk singer of Manipur started to attend formal Pena classes when she attended class 8. Traditionally she has to visit her …

A feature by Pritisha Borthakur With exotic tea plantations, wildlife, and rich archaeological sites, Assam’s place among the seven sisters in Northeast India is that of a treasured diamond. But …

Cinema lovers around the world would probably recognise Soumitra Chatterjee as Apu, the protagonist of Satyajit Ray-directed Apur Sansar (The World of Apu, 1959). They might even remember him as …

A feature by Pritisha Borthakur Soothing and uplifting; the message, aura, rhythm, and mood of a distinct kind of poetry so special. This is the atmosphere created by the charming …

A feature by Pritisha Borthakur Soyi Pansa, a former Air India employee, leads a team of passionate and creative jewellery makers. Together, they have established Tribal Fashion Jewellery, a venture …

As the world’s population ages, so does the problem of loneliness. This is particularly true in India, where the proportion of older adults is increasing rapidly, and traditional support networks …

Nestled in the rugged terrain of Nagaland lies a quaint village named Kisama, a place of great cultural and historical significance. The village, located in the Kohima district, is known …

Junali Risong is an expert maker of ‘apong’ in Majuli island, and she spends many of her mornings preparing it at home. The rice beer, which is a meal staple …