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NEW DELHI: PM Modi touching the feet of a nonagenarian BJP member and then kneeling down in gratitude to the surging crowd at Brigade Ground, an image of Goddess Durga as the backdrop on the dais, and CM Suvendu Adhikari dressed in a gerua (saffron) kurta — the oath-taking of BJP’s first govt in West…
At Coachella 2026, Sabrina Carpenter found herself in hot water after mistakenly interpreting an Arabic chant as yodeling, which led to a wave of backlash. Her dismissive comments were met with accusations of cultural insensitivity and Islamophobia. Acknowledging her errors, Carpenter has since issued an apology, expressing regret over her misunderstanding and committing to greater…
Back in 2003, Rajpal was in Canada filming ‘The Hero’. Fate (and a mutual friend) stepped in, and he met Radha. At the time, neither of them thought a casual chat would lead to a lifetime together. “We didn’t know then that we would get married,” Radha shared. What followed was a gruelling 10-month-long distance…
Indian cultural symbols bear immense significance since they embody concepts which transcend worldly values. They range from ritualistic items, artistic representations, and architectural designs that embody concepts such as balance, prosperity, protection, and spirituality. Names associated with cultural symbols add an element of meaning and significance to your home since they embody values passed down…
Massimo Dutti’s recent “tunic dress” over trousers sparked outrage in India, as it closely resembled the traditional kurta-churidar. Priced at Rs 12,000, the outfit drew criticism for cultural appropriation and a lack of acknowledgment of Indian craftsmanship. This incident highlights a recurring pattern of Western brands repackaging Indian designs without proper credit. India has been…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for adding an “unprecedented and improper prefix” to Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva’s name while paying tributes on his birth anniversary.Mamata accused the Prime Minister of “aggressively displaying his cultural insensitivity to great figures of Bengal.”“Yet again,…
Dubai’s Sky Will Glow All Ramadan: Fireworks and Drone Shows Announced for 2026 As Ramadan 2026 begins from February 19 or 20, 2026, Dubai is rolling out one of its most ambitious celebration calendars yet, blending traditional spiritual observances with city-wide visual spectacles designed to unite residents, visitors and families after iftar every evening. From…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, raise their hands at the Indian diaspora event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while interacting with the Indian community in Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, highlighted the deep cultural and emotional ties between India and Malaysia and praised the Indian…
NEW DELHI: India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday with ceremonies across the country commemorating the adoption of the Constitution. The celebrations highlighted India’s democratic journey, cultural heritage and military strength. Kartavya Path in New Delhi remained the focal point of the national event, drawing top leadership, foreign dignitaries and thousands of spectators.President Murmu…
Image shared by TMC handle (Image/X) NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday accused the BJP-led Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of policing people’s plates after the newly launched Vande Bharat sleeper train between Kolkata and Kamakhya offered only vegetarian food.The party alleged that the absence of non-vegetarian options on a…
