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The Little Known Story of Himachal Pradesh’s Unique Handkerchiefs That Were...

For most of us, the humble cloth handkerchief is just another nondescript item of everyday use. Bearing a monogram or delicate design in a corner—these hankies are usually plain, perfect for the...

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The Fascinating History of the Fabric That Became a Symbol of India’s Freedom...

Few countries have used fabric as a tool to achieve freedom. And that’s the reason why nearly seven decades after India gained its hard-won independence, khadi continues to inspire and amaze people...

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Baahubali’s Mahishmati Empire Shares Its Name With This Ancient City in...

For fans of the Baahubali movies, the wait for the sequel has truly been a long one. The multi-lingual epic fantasy (it was shot in Tamil and Telegu and dubbed in other languages), which released in...

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TBI Blogs: These Organisations Are Working to Revive Indian Folk Art...

India’s diverse folk art traditions are more than just an important part of our culture. They are a link to India’s past and traditions, and several organisations, individuals, and initiatives are...

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Kerala Is All Set to Recreate Its Traditional Magic Potion That Mixes Organic...

Through a heart-warming idea called Organic Theatre, Kerala is bringing back a tradition where its farming and folk theatre flourished alongside each other. There was a time in Kerala, like in many...

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Sachin Tendulkar: Will These Little-Known Stories About the Master Blaster...

It's been four years since Sachin Tendulkar's deeply inspiring journey on the cricket field — spanning 24 years — ended. His fans were treated to fascinating glimpses of this journey when the trailer...

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Shamshad Begum: Hindi Cinema’s Original Nightingale

Those who have a soft spot for old Hindi songs will immediately recognise yesteryear hits like ‘Le Ke Pehla Pehla Pyaar’, ‘Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon’ and ‘Kajra Mohabbat Wala’. Decades may have passed,...

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When India Made Its First Major Animation Movie With a Little Help From a...

Released in 1957, The Banyan Deer was made by the cartoon unit of Films Division of India and adapted a well-known Jataka in animated format.

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How a Snow Leopard Conservation Project in Spiti Valley Paved the Way for...

Since 2013, project SHEN has empowered women in Spiti Valley, engaging them in wildlife conservation and community development.

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Famed Choreographer Shiamak Davar on How Dance Education Can Transform...

One of India's most well-known contemporary dancers and instructors, Shiamak elucidates the benefits of including dance and performing arts in the school curriculum.

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These 10 Foreign Films Can Entertain, Enlighten & Educate Your Teenagers in...

As summer gets hotter and afternoons get duller, here are 10 beautiful foreign films that can brighten up your children’s summer holidays!

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In a Paperless Age, This Mumbai Boy Hopes to Popularise Made-In-India...

An expert pen maker himself, Sanay Shah also guides people in finding the right stores for fountain pens around the country.

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How Art Is Breaking Myths & Stereotypes about India’s Queer Community

The Queer Arts Movement, India or QAM(I), offers a platform to artistes in the Indian queer community to tell their story.

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Meet the 22-Year-Old Artist Whose Project on Censorship & Sexuality Has Fans...

Being Censitive (a pun on the words 'censor' and 'sensitive') by Akshita Chandra began as a student project and slowly evolved into something entirely different.

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51 Movies. 20 Venues. 8 Lakh Kids. How a Travelling Film Festival Is Winning...

After many successful film festivals, Children's Film Society of India has now launched Film Bonanza that reaches out to young audiences in smaller cities, towns and rural areas.

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This Kolkata Director Is Headed to Cannes With a Film Inspired by Tagore

Aneek Chaudhuri's film, Streer Potro named after Rabindranath Tagore's renowned short story, is also inspired by the aesthetics of Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali.

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Meet the Desi Artisans Whose Contemporary Take on Traditional Indian Arts Is...

Combine western funk with eastern artistry and you have Funky Kalakar! With the invasion of mass production in practically everything we buy, traditional practices of Indian artisans and craftsmen,...

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Love Handwritten Letters? You Can Write One to This Woman & Receive an...

Sumedha Shah, a Mumbai-based architect and self-taught artist, is reviving the art of letter writing through her initiative The Snail Mail Project.

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This Auroville Woman Beautifully Decodes the Meaning Behind Indian Myths...

India is an amalgamation of diverse beliefs, rituals and practices. While many of us unquestioningly follow our traditions, just as our parents and grandparents did, do we really know the significance...

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Mumbai Boy’s Mind-Boggling Art

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