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Topic: Culture

Maharashtra’s Holi is different. It’s not colourful

Festival names are an example of Hindi hegemony. For a generation that grew up watching Bollywood, Dhanatrayodashi became Dhanteras, and Marathi Bhaubeej became Bhaidooj.

Going to the museum is good for health — a Canadian association just proved it

Contact with artwork can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and the cortisol secreted in saliva. Such changes reflect a reduction in stress.

Ashok Vajpeyi’s Nehru lecture was all about Modi. And the state of ‘free’ institutions

According to Vajpeyi, ultimate freedom is not found in any constitution of the world. So how can it be found in the Constitution of India?

Workplace loneliness can hurt businesses. It’s even worse for senior executives and chiefs

As leaders, they are held responsible for making significant decisions. Having nobody to share the risks with is an implicit social deficiency that increases workplace loneliness.

Granotone’s 40-Year Journey: Leading the Way in Art Supplies

Granotone's 40-year legacy demonstrates not just its value to artists but also its significance in bringing international attention to India's cultural splendor.

Belgium’s AfricaMuseum has a dark colonial past—but the country is confronting this history

The AfricaMuseum’s forerunner was initiated in 1897 by the Belgian king Leopold II, a colonial ‘human zoo’ within the Brussels World’s Fair.

The Heritage By Haveli: A Royal Venue For Grandest Occasions, Perfect for Weddings and Events

The architecture of Haveli reflects the grandeur and luxury of the bygone era. Every corner showcases intricate craftsmanship and exquisite detailing, moving guests to a regal world.

This ancient Mayan ‘ball-game’ has lessons for modern-day educators

Recently, a stone scoreboard was found by archaeologists in Mexico’s Chichén Itzá. Mayans appeared to have used it to play a ritualistic game with a heavy ball.

Karachi and Comic Con not oxymoron. This Pakistani city has a subculture of anime

The Karachi Comic Con, in its fifth edition, has built a space for ‘geeks’ and ‘nerds’ in Pakistan to be themselves. And it featured blasphemy and Partition too.

‘Window to the states’ — India’s culture council signs MoU with 23 states for ‘cultural diplomacy’

Signed at Azad Bhawan, the MoU aims at promoting traditional artisans and showcasing their heritage to the world. 

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.