VHAH Festival 2025 brings heritage conservation into focus
The festival, now in its ninth year, was held at the heritage town of Ramgarh Shekhawati in Rajasthan, a place known for its old havelis, forts and chhatris.
The festival, now in its ninth year, was held at the heritage town of Ramgarh Shekhawati in Rajasthan, a place known for its old havelis, forts and chhatris.
Geetika Lidder, wife of the late Brigadier Lakhbinder Singh Lidder, who tragically lost his life in the military helicopter crash in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, in December 2021, is preparing to release her debut memoir, I Am a Soldier’s Wife. The book, which immortalises her “love story” with her husband, will be launched by the Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday.
The book "History and stars of the world's greatest sporting event", written by educationist and sports commentator Vijayan Bala, was launched on Tuesday.
India's biggest storytelling festival, the Kathakar International Storytellers Festival, took place from January 31 to February 2 at Sunder Nursery in Delhi.
Situated in Rajasthan, Ramgarh Shekhawati is a town rich in history and culture. Known for its stunning frescoed Havelis and vibrant traditions, it serves as an open-air art gallery, offering travellers a glimpse into the artistic brilliance and architectural heritage of the region.
I stood at the counter patiently to pay my bills for my Diwali purchases— a dozen colourful waxfilled terracotta diyas, a beautifully crafted handmade toran for the entrance door and a decorative earthen urli to float candles.
“The transition to green crackers was a nobrainer for us. It’s a small step that collectively makes a big impact. Plus, they look just as mesmerising in the sky!” said an enthusiastic buyer.
What better time to take stock of all this than on Kali Puja, the day of the celebration of women’s empowerment and that too from Kalighat, this blessed place by the Adi Ganga.
A small group had gathered at 16 Bosepara Lane in north Kolkata to watch Kali puja and to mark the setting up of a girls school.
What is special about the temple is that since the time of Ramkrishna Paramhans, liquor has never been used in the temple’s puja. Instead, coconut water is used at the temple, which has a footfall of around 1.5 lakh devotees on the Kali Puja night.
