Tradition

Trust, Tradition, and Technology: Borrowing Against Family Heirlooms

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Front seat view: Luxury cars and bikes rev up for the festival season

Luxury carmakers are shifting into high gear with a mix of product launches, personalised experiences & lifestyle-led engagement

Celebration getaways: Diwali under the stars or Pujo in a Rajbari

For those looking to celebrate India's biggest festivals away from home, boutique hotels, heritage properties are curating immersive experiences steeped in tradition, with all the comforts of luxury

Spirit of the festival season: Hosting an unforgettable gathering at home

Unsurprisingly, global brands are once again turning up to be part of the festival season, right through Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Diwali

Silver linings: Why silver remains a symbol of prosperity and permanence

Known for blending contemporary aesthetics with vintage charm, Singh says that silver is finding new life in homes - not just in traditional ways, but in repurposed, innovative formats

Looms of luxury: Textiles to celebrate with this festival season

From jacquard cashmere to artisanal alpaca blends, textiles as heirlooms or work of art are all the rage this celebration season

Festive code: Leading designers share notes on the look of the season

"Our bestseller is sculpted womenswear and tailored kurta sets with tonal embroidery for men," says Rahul Khanna

Time to sparkle: A festival style guide from jewellery designers

Jewellery designers offer a style guide on mixing Meenakari with metallics, and brooches with blazers

Heritage watches to rare books: A curated bouquet of exquisite gifts

The collection includes: Jaipur Watch Company's limited-edition watch, Baccarat's Rouge 540 and more

Drone diyas to moving rangolis: Tradition meets theatrics at festivals

Whether it's Diwali in Delhi, Dussehra in Pune, Durga Puja in Kolkata, or Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, event planners agree on one thing: the soul must remain Indian, even if the stage feels global

Prada’s Sandal & the Kolhapuri Original: How Global Fashion Rebrands Craft

When Prada launched its ₹1.2 lakh “toe-ring sandal,” many in India saw something familiar — the traditional Kolhapuri chappal. But this isn’t an isolated case.

Punjab govt mulls resuming traditional bullock cart races in Kila Raipur

Formulations of the 'Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2024' is under consideration to resume the traditional annual bullock cart races at the Kila Raipur sports event in Ludhiana, the state assembly was informed on Tuesday. Replying to a question of AAP MLA Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra in the ongoing budget session in the assembly here, Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2019 has been notified by the government of Punjab for bullock cart races at Kila Raipur village of Punjab in the event of Kila Raipur Rural Sports. "Now to restart bullock cart races in this event, formulation of 'The Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Conduct of Kila Raipur Rural Sports Event and Fair) Rules, 2024' is under consideration," the minister said. Khudian further said that his department has issued extensive guidelines to all the deputy commissioners for dog races keeping in view the legal position and the ...

Maha Kumbh ends on note of devotion, tradition, tech, some controversy

The Maha Kumbh, billed to be the world's largest gathering, ends on Wednesday as it began 45 days ago with lakhs of devotees surging towards the waters of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, for a dip on the auspicious day of Shivratri. The mega religious carnival wound to a close in a montage of images of the stampede that killed at least 30 people, the devout across every spectrum taking a dip in the belief it would cleanse their sins, huge crowds jostling not just at the Sangam but also stations and bus stands in north India and many a political slugfest over contested numbers and how clean the waters were. According to the Uttar Pradesh government, 64.77 crore people have visited Prayagraj since January 13, a number that exceeds the populations of all countries except China and India. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top ministers and film stars were among those who went to the Kumbh. It was a gathering of the faithful

Christmas 2024: Discover unique ways of traditions, celebrations worldwide

Christmas is celebrated on Dec 25th every year and marks the birth of Jesus Christ. On the eve of the festival, let's explore some unique traditions and celebrations observed around the globe

JNU plans to teach Indian knowledge traditions across all disciplines

Students across all disciplines at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), including engineering and management, will study traditional Indian knowledge as part of a newly introduced elective course, according to varsity sources. The course will be offered across all schools and centres, with each department customising the content to suit its specific field. 'Indian Knowledge Traditions' refer to indigenous systems of knowledge developed in India over centuries, covering areas like Vedic sciences, ancient engineering, traditional medicine and philosophical texts. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has been advocating for the inclusion of IKT in academic curricula as part of its efforts to acquaint students with India's intellectual heritage and values. At JNU, engineering students will study traditional practices of engineering, while management students may delve into ancient economic and administrative systems under the new course, the source said. Schools and centres will desig

Sidhu Moosewala's family celebrates 'Annaprashan' of his baby brother

The Annaprashan of Sidhu Moosewala's baby boy, born in March, was honoured by his family. His mother is seen feeding the baby in a viral video and fans expresses their feelings

Karva Chauth 2024: Best colours that you can wear this festive season

Karva Chauth is a significant festival marked by married Hindu women. This year, it will be celebrated on Oct 20. So, embrace the classic colours to make your look modern yet conventional

Karwa Chauth 2024: Everything you need to know about Chandra puja

In Karwa Chauth 2024, women fast for their husbands' longevity. Karwa Chauth falls on October 20, 2024, this year. Chandra Puja is required before the fast is completed

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024: Understanding rituals and their significance

The Hindu festival of Sarva Pitru Amavasya is celebrated on October 2, 2024. Honouring deceased ancestors is the focus of this day. It concludes the 16-day Pitru Paksha

Ekadashi Shraddha 2024: All about tithi dedicated to honouring ancestors

This year's Ekadashi Shraddha, also called Gyaras Shraddha, falls on September 27. The day is dedicated to paying tribute to honour deceased family members who passed away on Ekadashi Tithi