Started in 1890, Delhi’s RCS toys has been run for generations. The store is a galore of display figures and model making items and has embraced change without losing sight of the past. Our latest film ‘An Indian Toy Story’ proudly presents this store that has been catering to the whims of children and adults …
The Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka is home to a plethora of cultural traditions. One such tradition is the annual festival of Kambala, a type of buffalo race event. This spectacular sport holds historical significance and present entertainment value for the villagers of the region as well as for visiting tourists and photographers. Kambala events …
Sathya Gowthaman is a Contemporary Realist Artist based in Singapore. Although an Agricultural Engineer by qualification from Coimbatore -India, Sathya was very passionate abt Art and had a natural affinity towards Archeology from an early age. Born and brought up in Tamil Nadu, India, which is known for its ancient temples and architecture, Sathya grew …
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Amidst the kaleidoscopic patterns, soft considerate edges , the prismatic dancing dolls, and rocking horses you reach the town Channapatna also called GombegaluOoru; The toy capital of India. 60kms from Bangalore and 80kms from Mysore, a city and Taluk Headquarter in Ramnagra district, Karnataka. Channapatna crafts park, located at Channapatna is India’s first craft park. …
Bengaluru, which has been a melting pot of several cultures since time immemorial and silently transformed itself from a sleepy little town to the bustling Silicon Valley of India, has always evoked curiosity about its historical background among citizens and historians alike. ‘Kempegowda’s Bengaluru’ will shed light on the history of the founder father Chieftain …
Kutch is a region perhaps more known for its wildlife or the devastating earthquake of Bhuj. But this women’s day, we have a whole different reason to celebrate Kutch. Ever since the earthquake caused most of the men to lose their livelihoods, it was the steely grit of the women that have saved the culture …
… Palakunnathu Annu Matthew, an art (photography) professor at the University of Rhode Island has devoted her time to shed light on the second world war’s Indian combatants. She is crowdsourcing and gathering ancestry information about Indian soldiers who fought for the British against Germany and its allies as well as family photos and personal …
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Take a breath, Say namaste to Yoga Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition and It embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfilment, harmony between man and nature, and a holistic approach to health and well-being The International Day for Yoga, requested by the Honorable Prime Minister Shri …
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Typically, when we consider a city’s heritage, we include historical monuments, notable person statues, or valuable architectural structures. However, there is a different kind of heritage—the living heritage represented by the trees in our cities and towns. These historic trees can be found in a range of urban areas, including parks, roadways, waterways, woodland groves, …
Dirang and Thembang are remote twin villages in Arunachal Pradesh that is home to the traditional Monpa tribe, who crossed over from Bhutan and Tibet centuries ago. As cities around the world look for environmentally sustainable building solutions, The unique designed houses in these villages have survived over 900 years in spite of the harsh …
