Bachendri Pal First Indian woman to climb Mount Everest (1984, aged 28) Bachendri Pal. Photo: V.V. Krishnan | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Bachendri Pal was a woman of the mountains. She grew up in a hilly village, mastering the terrain on her trips to cut grass and wood from the jungles. However, even her … Read more
A tableau of the Ministry of Culture passes through the Kartavya Path during the 75th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI The Ministry of Culture tableau on Republic Day depicted the history of democracy from ancient India to current times using advanced 3-D electronic depiction technology. The … Read more
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At Aksh weaves and crafts’ small studio in Adyar, there is pin-drop silence except for the faint whirring of a fan. On a table in the centre of the room, an artist is bent over a piece of cloth, drawing with full concentration. When I move closer for a better view, I see a panel … Read more
Walk through Chettinad’s bustling lanes, and you will be welcomed by heritage mansions featuring intricate handiwork, ponds with lotus blooms, and ancient temples with ornate facades. The region once helmed by the Nattukottai Chettiars, was known for its opulence in every realm: architecture, culinary heritage, art and craft, and more. While only 11,000 mansions remain … Read more
For a tense hour on a scorching afternoon on June 7, Yasar Pakhali of the Spartan Sports Club became a Spartan in deed — along with his friends, the 23-year-old kept vigil at the narrow entrance to Kolhapur city’s the minority Bara Imam pocket, which was under siege from a furious mob of Hindutva activists. … Read more
Let’s discuss fields of study, shall we? Do you like history? Mandu is the place to be. Do you like geography, biology, geology, hydrography, literature or architecture? Whatever be your area of interest, this small town in Madhya Pradesh won’t disappoint you. How to reach?Mandu (also called Mandav) is 100 km southwest of Indore. The … Read more
You must have started receiving Mother’s Day WhatsApp forwards already. While some countries celebrate the occasion on different dates, in India and some countries including the United States of America (USA), Canada, Australia and New Zealand, May’s second Sunday is celebrated as Mother’s Day. While the American Mother’s Day has become popular, let’s take a … Read more
A play as part of Vaanam Art Festival April is a month of celebration for director Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Cultural Centre. It is BR Ambedkar’s birth month, Dalit history month and the time when Vaanam Art Festival comes alive each year. “It demands joy,” says Vasugi Bhaskar, the editor of Neelam publication and magazine. It … Read more