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In a world deeply divided on sectarian lines, open-air performance of Ramayana in the form of Kecak dance in Indonesia’s Bali stands out as a symbol...

Originated in Elegandal and identified with Karimnagar, the elegant Silver Filigree, while remaining true to its original style, has managed to keep...

Boasting of deep civilisational roots, the uniquely casted Bastar bell metal craft — as an earthbound expression of nature and folk life — has gone on...

Introduced in 14th-century Kashmir and popularised during the Mughal period, the Sozani craft is a fine needlework that has now emerged as an...

Bastar wood craft, traditionally used as a memorial art, has acquired functional attributes and serves as an important source of livelihood

Gadadhar Abhyudaya Prakalpa programme is part of an exemplary mission to facilitate holistic education and nutrition for underprivileged children to...

The enchanting textile-making tradition of Idu Mishmi from the ‘land of dawn-lit mountains’ is the first community-funded GI-tagged entity in India

Relevance of Madhubani paintings, originated in Mithila region of Bihar, extends far beyond decorative functions — providing practising women a medium...

Thanjavur paintings, artistically distinct from Mysore school and European school versions, is unanimously considered as the most authentic and...

Two exotic crops from Nagaland with exactly opposite tastes — red-hot Bhut Jolokia providing ‘a fiery experience of massive proportion’ and sweet...

The GI recognition for Chhau and Gomira masks — which characterise two West Bengal dance forms with the same names — has ensured global recognition...

Despite going through occasional flip flops in his political career, Syama Prasad Mookerjee — the founder of Bhartiya Jana Sangh — remained steadfast...