Onam usually falls in the Malayalam month of Chingam. That translates to the months of August and September. This year, Onam celebrations c...

Looking around, you see all kinds and all ages, fat and fit, thin and large, nonagenarians and nappy-wearing babies, all on some kind of bo...

According to traditional beliefs, the fasting and worship of Lord Vishnu in the auspicious day of Shattila Ekadashi have special religious ...

Babia guarded the much-revered Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy temple in the southern state of Kerala, lurking in the surrounding lake for near...

There is something for everyone here.

In Hinduism, food is used to make an even more direct link with the divine. It is thought to be the fundamental link between men and gods.

Kumaonis are fond of music, folk dance, and songs accompanied by local musical instruments.

Bhopali food is neither sour like Hyderabad food nor rich like Lucknow; it is laden with influences from Malwa, yet is very distinct.

The Portuguese introduced chilli, potato, tomato & pineapple to India, reigned over Goa for nearly 400 years & rustled a new cuisine for th...

The list of celebrities from the showbiz world, sports and politics, fascinated by Ayurveda's power to rejuvenate, detoxify and cure, is a ...

Aman built its international reputation on far-eastern warmth and lushness, but chose imported cool minimalism & implacable order for Delhi.

Golden Chariot is a luxurious train journey that begins in Bangalore and cuts through Karnataka to conclude with a spectacular sunset in Go...

The aroma of Indian culinary skill has reached foreign shores, attracting them in hordes to idyllic landscape of Kerala.

One can never forget the simple grandeur of the holiest Sikh shrine, the silent valour of Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah’s patriotic fervour

Taking a leaf out of ecotourism and rural tourism, responsible tourism is bringing into its fold tourists to ensure longevity of the essenc...

The primitive blondes sat on a fence, scaring pilgrims. ‘Are they hungry?’ we wondered. We bought a leaf-plate piled with diced fruit from ...

You cannot help noticing ancient cultural similarities with India as you journey to Aswan and beyond to see Egypt’s gods and goddesses in s...