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A new wave of Indian books explores how LGBTQ+ individuals find belonging and express identity through cooking and kitchen spaces. These stories reveal how food becomes a language of acceptance and self-discovery.
A Punjab professor who spent his days teaching Sufi music unexpectedly became an internationally loved singer after one Toronto performance in 2008. Satinder Sartaaj's journey from rural fields to the soundtrack of Dhurandhar shows how unplanned paths can lead exactly where you belong.
Long before refrigerators and commercial energy drinks, Indian households perfected cooling beverages that fight heatstroke and boost energy using raw mangoes, roasted chickpea flour, and medicinal fruits. These traditional drinks are making a comeback as people rediscover their powerful health benefits.
Vijay Nischal waited 60 years to pursue her cooking passion. At 85, her grandson convinced her to start a YouTube channel, and now millions watch her simple recipes.
After losing his corporate job in February 2025, Prabhakar Prasad launched a chai business in Los Angeles that's now going viral. The IIT graduate who once slept under grain sacks in Bihar is selling Indian-style tea for $8 a cup and finally feels at home.
Ancient Indian music gatherings are making a comeback in Hyderabad, bringing listeners within arm's reach of artists for deeply personal concerts. The modern revival blends traditional intimacy with curated experiences that help young Indians reconnect with their cultural roots.
Parents across India are rediscovering ancient crafts and nature activities that keep kids engaged without devices. From rolling seed balls to spinning wooden tops, these hands-on traditions blend play with purpose.
Two literary giants from Assam are being celebrated at the university founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, marking their 100th birth anniversaries. The February event brings together poetry, music, and cultural traditions spanning generations.
A young Mumbai artist transforms brass and metal into sculptures that capture human emotion, spirituality, and movement. His works blend traditional Indian iconography with modern artistry, bringing peace and joy to collectors across India.
Amrita Sher-Gil painted rural Indian women with unflinching honesty in the 1930s, creating masterpieces that still challenge viewers today. Her five most celebrated works show why she remains one of India's most important modern artists nearly a century later.
In remote corners of India, five villages are preserving centuries-old crafts, customs, and ways of life that modern society has largely abandoned. From handwoven textiles to Buddhist monasteries, these communities prove that tradition and progress can walk hand in hand.
A ghatam player discovered her traditional Indian percussion instrument became her lifeline through COVID recovery. Her new book celebrates how an ancient clay pot transformed her body, mind, and music.