Writers, scholars flock to international township for Auroville Literature Festival 2025
After Sankrit and Tamil, the second edition of the festival moves to the English segment
By The Week News Desk December 19, 2025
Society
Three months, six metres, one sari: The labour behind IFFI’s quietest spectacle
At India’s biggest film festival, a handloom fashion showcase highlighted named weavers, folk artists, and months of labour, arguing for craft not as nostalgia, but as intelligence, livelihood, and cultural policy
By Kundanika Nanda December 20, 2025
How a Portuguese princess and a royal dowry made tea Britain's national drink
The history of tea is a fascinating journey that spans continents, from its origins in China to its arrival in Portugal and subsequent popularisation in England by Queen Catherine of Braganza
By Puneet R. Kundal December 20, 2025-
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Who are Romulus Whitaker's favourite nature writers? THIS Chennai author is one of them
At the Blue & Green Climate LitFest in Kochi, herpetologist Romulus Whitaker picked his top two nature writers. One evergreen, and the second one from the younger crop
By Mathew T George December 18, 2025 -
Monu Varghese Mammen wins Malayala Manorama's Karshakashri Award 2026
Monu, 38, was named the winner for his innovative use of technology, and integrated farming methods
By Ancila D December 17, 2025 -
Songs of the soil: Safeguarding the boreendo
The clay flute that entered the world stage, and the call that Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia hopes India will hear
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‘Patriarchy is an inheritance problem’: Pakistani author Kanza Javed on new book 'What Remains After a Fire'
In an insightful interview, Pakistani author Kanza Javed delves into her new short story collection. Javed also shares her creative process, the challenges of the publishing landscape in Pakistan, and how both nations have shaped her identity and her powerful writing
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From Moscow to Mandi House: How one artist’s dream vision sparks a dialogue across continents
Step inside a world where every painting is a conversation between cultures
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Buried in history: The forgotten legacy of Bhag Singh, and other Indian labourers who built Panama Canal
Bhag Singh’s grandson Darshan Singh Deol is on a mission to piece together his grandfather's lost legacy, seeking official recognition for the thousands of Indian labourers who helped build the Panama Canal
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Celebrating 100 years of Salil Chowdhury: How the maestro shaped Bollywood music in the early decades
Salil Chowdhury's birth centenary falls on November 19. He is known for songs like 'Aye Mere Pyare Watan', 'Jaagte Raho', 'Who Sham' and 'Koi Sone Ke Dilwala'
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Word of the year is as much ‘mood’ of the year
Cambridge Dictionary just announced its word of the year, and it's a term many of us might relate to: 'Parasocial'
By K. Sunil Thomas November 19, 2025 -
Varanasi’s ghats to resonate with legacy of Kabir as Mahindra Kabira Festival returns
Mahindra Kabira Festival returns for its ninth edition in Varanasi, celebrating the enduring legacy of 15th-century mystic-poet Kabir with diverse performances, talks, and cultural experiences
By Shubhangi Shah November 03, 2025 -
Bhai Dooj 2025: Wishes and greetings to share with your siblings; mythology and significance explained
Bhai Dooj is called Bhau Beej in Maharashtra, Bhai Phota in West Bengal and Yam Dwitiya in South Indian states.
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Happy Diwali 2025: 40 wishes to share with your friends, family, and relatives
If you are looking for a good mix of sweet, cool, quirky, and emotional Diwali 2025 wishes, look no further, because our list of 40 wish ideas has you covered
By The Week News Desk October 19, 2025 -
One Kochi: Where heritage, luxury and art converge
Neil George, a corporate veteran turned art aficionado, launched One Kochi, India's first art district and luxury destination near Kochi International Airport
By Anjuly Mathai October 18, 2025 -
OPINION | Rural women: The architects of India’s future
Women empowerment is incomplete without safety, nutrition, and opportunity
By Dr. Veerendra Mishra IPS October 17, 2025 -
Why digital literacy is important for children's safety in hyperreal online world
Digital parenting in the hyperreal world demands a fresh approach to protecting children's online rights. It's about fostering digital literacy, emotional safety, and understanding the virtual spaces where kids now live, learn, and belong
By Harmeet Singh and Salik Khan October 16, 2025 -
The surgeon of hearts and the wild: Dr Ramakanta Panda’s journey beyond the operating table
Dr Ramakanta Panda's scalpel protects the rhythm of the hearts inside the hospital walls and his camera captures and protects the rhythm of life that beats far beyond them
By Kritajna Naik October 06, 2025 -
Jane Goodall: Rewriting the rules of wildlife conservation without a degree
Jane Goodall's revolutionary approach to primatology inspires young people to engage with environmental issues
By Pooja Biraia October 03, 2025 -
Beyond entertainment: Zubeen Garg and spirituality of soulful music
Zubeen Garg's music is a deeply meditative and emotionally resonant experience for the people of Assam, blending folk, pop, and Sufi elements
By Dr Suravi Sharma Kumar September 27, 2025 -
This Delhi fusion band strikes a chord – even after 21 years
A major breakthrough happened when Advaita was chosen, among the four bands, for a compilation album by English record producer John Leckie, who is known for his work with legends such as John Lennon, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead
By Shubhangi Shah September 23, 2025 -
Delhi meets Dhaka: A grand exhibition showcases enduring magic of Jamdani
Featuring master weavers, the exhibition celebrates Jamdani as an 'intangible luxury'and a testament to enduring beauty and craftsmanship, highlighting the cultural bridge between Delhi and Dhaka
By Faisal Mahmud September 20, 2025 -
With foreign aid cuts, local corporates, philanthropists must step up: Social investment network AVPN
Social investment is increasingly vital amidst global foreign aid cuts, necessitating local funders, corporates, and philanthropists to fill critical financing gaps, especially in nations like India
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Beyond the classroom: Lessons from a saree, a smile, and Brigitte Bardot
How one perceptive teacher, Miss Vijaya, taught me that education goes far beyond textbooks through humour, encouragement, and a schoolboy’s secret reading of Playboy.
By Philip George September 06, 2025 -
Happy Onam 2025: 50 Thiruvonam wishes and greetings to share with your Malayali friend
With Malayalis set to celebrate Thiruvonam on September 5, it is time to share your love with your friends and family in Kerala. Commemorating the
By The Week News Desk September 04, 2025
