The Ascetic Warriors of India

Satish Singh Manhas Naga Sadhus are an enigmatic sect of ascetics within the Shaivite and Vaishnavite traditions. They are deeply rooted in India’s cultural and spiritual history. Revered for their austerity, devotion, and warrior-like qualities,…

CULTURAL ROUND-UP 2024

Lalit Gupta Suresh Kumar Gupta There is a visible upswing in Jammu Kashmir’s cultural scenario. Concerted efforts to safeguard the region’s traditional arts while empowering local communities are afoot. In last one year, UT’s Department…

Rang Mela : A winter festivity in Doda

Sadaket Ali Malik The traditions of Bhalessa are adorned with unique celebrations like “Kod”, “Panyaou”, “Kanchoth”, “Basow”, “Dikhneen”, “Malchay”, and “Rang”, each of which showcases a specific aspect of local customs, beliefs, and lifestyles. Among…

The Revival of Sozni Embroidery

Dr Ankush Mahajan, Mrs Nisha Mahajan For over 500 years, Kashmiri artisans have mastered the art of sozni embroidery. Its intricacy ranges from five to 500 stitches per centimetre, making it a highly specialised and…

A new record for national anthem

An epic version of the Indian National Anthem conceptualized by Grammy winner Ricky Kej with Kolkata-based cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria as the associate producer has set a new landmark by entering the Guinness Book of…