Learn about the classical dances of India and the states they belong to. Explore their history, features, significance and ...
The British Museum in London has often been accused of cultural imperialism and colonialism, particularly by the U.K.’s ethnic minorities. There is a bitter dispute about many famous pieces acquired ...
Long before textbooks and board exams, knowledge was passed down through oral traditions, where the bond between teacher and student was central. The gurukul system, for instance, offered a holistic ...
Opinion

Travails of traditional culture

Indian culture has a long tradition and heritage, and its waves are still visible. The Indian knowledge system is widely acclaimed across the world.
India, a country with varied cultures, is a place where major parts of the heritage reflect through the textile in which ...
About 2,000 years ago, art on the Indian subcontinent underwent "a stunning transformation", said Jonathan Jones in The Guardian. Where it had previously been "enigmatically abstract", it started to ...
A group of nearly 250 performers took the stage Saturday for one of the largest student organization-run events at the University of Missouri, India Nite. The Cultural Association of India held its ...
American historian Audrey Truschke has challenged the Indian government’s interpretation of the famous Harappan “Pashupati Seal”, reigniting a heated debate over the interpretation of archaeological ...