Prakash Premi Folk literature is the living expression of a community’s collective mind and memory, shaped and preserved not in books but in voices, gestures, and shared experiences. It includes folk songs, folktales, ballads, proverbs,…
Recently, the famous clock of New Market of Kolkata chimed again after an eleven-year hiatus and launched a celebratory mood among the city folk. Why has this restoration sparked such enthusiasm? Or, for that…
Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com With mainstream media often absorbed in the rivalries of political parties-and more recently in the war involving Iran-while social media debates frequently revolve around religion, and are often marked by polarised exchanges…
Dr Rakesh Verma rakeshforests@gmail.com Kaan Sakhiyan is a beautiful and deeply rooted regional celebration originating from the Duggar region, particularly observed during the auspicious nine nights of Navratra. While its presence is now more prominent…
In Odisha’s Parikuda village, devotees wade through the waters of Chilika Lake carrying idols of gods and goddesses during the centuries-old Panchu Dola Melana, a vibrant celebration of faith, community and Radha-Krishna devotion. IBNS-TWF photojournalist…
Maloop Singh Jammu and Kashmir is known for its rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and diverse traditions. The region is home to many languages such as Dogri, Kashmiri, Pahari, Gojri, and Bhaderwahi. In the Jammu region,…
Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com The region of Jammu, nestled between the plains of Punjab and the majestic Himalayas is a land where faith breathes through its hills, rivers and village pathways. Beyond the grand…
Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com I belong to Jammu, a place where Dogri was once the natural language of daily life. It was the language spoken in homes, in neighbourhoods and during festivals. Our grandparents narrated stories…
Dr Mrinalini Atrey atreymrinalini@gmail.com A culture is not inherited; it is lived. What we fail to practice, we lose, and what we consciously transmit becomes our legacy.” Appropriation is not just about losing credit; it…
Farhad Ahmad Pir pirfarhad123@gmail.com Storytelling was once central to winter and a rich tradition in homes, for both adults and children. It was part of life in every household. During meals, family members would share…
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