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  'Operation Sindoor': What is the significance of 'Sindoor' in Indian culture? Know its origin

  Lifestyle | May 07, 2025 17:34 IST

  Uncover the dual significance of Sindoor in Indian culture and 'Operation Sindoor.' Learn about the cultural origins, symbolism, and importance of Sindoor in Hindu traditions. Explore the connection behind the name and its impact."

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  Ban on wearing shorts at Siddhivinayak Temple | New dress code guidelines for visitors

  Maharashtra | January 28, 2025 17:05 IST

  Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai has introduced a new dress code, banning shorts and requiring visitors to wear traditional or full-covering attire for darshan. This move aims to preserve the temple's sanctity and aligns with Indian cultural values.

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  From cricket to blend of 'Bhojpuri Nights', Hindu temples, how Indians aid Guyana's booming economy

  World | June 27, 2024 14:36 IST

  Guyana gives that home vibe to visitors from India, and the Indianness is quite palpable in every corner of Georgetown. What adds to the Indian ambience is life on the bustling streets, mostly littered, and honking from cars, but this time, the upcoming T20 World Cup semi-final adds a new fervour.

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  Air India's unique inflight safety video depicts India's vibrant culture | WATCH

  Trending | February 24, 2024 11:32 IST

  Initially, the safety video will be accessible on Air India's A350 aircraft, an airline release stated. The A350 is the latest addition to Air India's extensive fleet of aircraft.

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  324 antiquities brought back to India from 2003-2023, Govt tells Parliament

  India | August 10, 2023 22:31 IST

  A total of 324 antiquities have been brought back to India during 2003-2023, according to the data shared by the minister.

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  How are K-Dramas and K-Pop culture increasingly influencing the Indian audience?

  June 03, 2023 19:08 IST

  In recent years, K-dramas (Korean dramas) and K-pop have seen a boom in popularity among Indian audiences, and it is clear that they have had an impact on Indian culture. Want to know how? Read ahead.

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  ‘Panipuri instead of Hamburger in West?’ Jaishankar's witty reply to a reporter in Sweden I VIDEO

  World | May 15, 2023 19:33 IST

  The minister spoke about the transformations underway in India and the opportunities it created for Indians living abroad.

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  'Create, rebuild India's traditions for benefit of world', says EAM Jaishankar

  India | December 11, 2022 16:03 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, said that the world is evolving at a rapid pace and "India should not be overlooked despite having rich in cultural and historical heritages.

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  Muslims should bow to ‘Indian culture’; Ram, Krishna, Shiva were their ancestors: UP minister

  India | September 24, 2021 13:06 IST

  Shukla said, “The ancestors of the Muslims of India are lord Ram, Krishna and Shiva. They do not need to see the land of Kaaba. These people should bow to the land and culture of India.”

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  Janmashtami 2021: Amitabh Bachchan to Manish Malhotra, Bollywood celebrates birth of Lord Krishna

  Celebrities | August 30, 2021 18:51 IST

  The birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated as the festival of Janmashtami every year. Stay tuned to to know how Bollywood is celebrating the auspicious day!

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  Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan to offer courses in 10 regional languages

  India | July 14, 2019 14:00 IST

  BVB was set up in 1938 for preservation and propagation of Indian culture and Sanskrit and has centres across the country besides in London, New York, Sydney, Kuwait, Doha and Abu Dhabi.

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  PM Modi urges youth to take pride in India's culture

  Politics | February 22, 2016 15:58 IST

  Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged the youth to take pride in India's rich heritage and culture as they begin their journey in various careers.Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Banaras Hindu University (BHU),

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  BR Ambedkar a 'nationalist' with 'right perspective': RSS

  Politics | April 11, 2015 11:06 IST

  New Delhi: As Congress and BJP vie for appropriating BR Ambedkar's legacy, RSS is seeking to project him as a "nationalist" leader with a "holistic" view and his caution against the threat of political Islam

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  Here's why India is the motherland of ironies!

  Blah | February 03, 2015 17:09 IST

  There won't be anything wrong in saying, that India is indeed the motherland of biggest ironies that could ever exist.Touted as world's largest democracy, India is a fascinating nation; from rich cultural heritage to utterly

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  Education in Indian culture is no saffronisation: Karnataka Guv

  India | January 08, 2015 14:11 IST

  Mangaluru: Education in Indian culture and tradition was aimed at its refinement and it would be wrong to term it as 'saffronisation', Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala has said."Some people deem education in Indian culture

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  Incredible India: American traveller reveals why India is travellers' paradise

  Lifestyle | December 20, 2014 10:00 IST

  New Delhi: India has always been popular among travellers from the West and now an American traveller Kyle Pennell has revealed why India is the best holiday destination.Kyle Pennell who came to India for the

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  Women wearing jeans is against Indian culture, says noted singer Yesudas

  India | October 03, 2014 13:49 IST

  Thiruvananthapuram: Sparking a controversy, music legend KJ Yesudas on Thursday resented women wearing jeans, saying this went against Indian culture."Women should not cause trouble to others by wearing jeans. What should be covered should be

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  Photo exhibition highlights Indian culture in Vietnam

  India | June 26, 2013 8:56 IST

  Kolkata, June 26: A weeklong photo exhibition showcasing the rich Indian cultural heritage of the ancient Cham dynasty, a Hindu kingdom, in Vietnam has been attracting people here.Titled "Traces of Indian Culture in Vietnam" the

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  Know about Sabha temples- The dance temples of Lord Shiva

  India | April 27, 2013 6:40 IST

  New Delhi: Sabha temples are temples where where Shiva is believed to perform five different style of dances.Lord Shiva is considered as one of the three most influential denominations in Hinduism.How the persona of Shiva

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  Know about the origin and history of Hinduism

  India | April 01, 2013 6:55 IST

  New Delhi: Hinduism is commonly thought to be the oldest religion in the history of human civilization. Historians believe  Hinduism originated around 2500 B.C. but Hindu theologists believe the religion had been there since pre-historic