Category : Culture


Udupi Churches Mark Good Friday with Devotional Services

Churches across Udupi observed Good Friday with special prayers, Way of the Cross processions, and liturgical ceremonies. Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo led services at Milagres Cathedral, emphasizing Christ's sacrifice and love.

Artist Writes Sri Rama Raksha Stotra on 476 Rice Grains

Paramesh Sankrappa Bandi, a spice trader from Kukke, Karnataka, has inscribed the complete Sri Rama Raksha Stotra on 476 grains of rice in 10 hours without using spectacles, showcasing extraordinary micro-art skills.

Mangaluru Bishop Leads Good Friday Service at St Rita Church

Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha presided over the solemn Good Friday liturgy at St Rita Church in Panja, delivering a reflection on the Cross as a sign of God's love and hope. Hundreds attended the service, which included the Adoration of the Holy Cross and Ho

Mizoram Churches Unite in Good Friday Observance with Hymns

Churches across Mizoram, including Presbyterian and Baptist denominations, held special Good Friday services with choir singing led by youth. Governor Vijay Kumar Singh and CM Lalduhoma extended greetings for peace and spiritual renewal.

Good Friday Marked in Meghalaya with Solemn Observances

Christians in Meghalaya commemorated Good Friday with special church services, prayers, and messages from leaders emphasizing sacrifice and unity. Governor and CM extended greetings, highlighting the day's spiritual significance.

Manipur's Christian Communities Mark Good Friday with Solemnity

Christian communities across Manipur observed Good Friday with solemn prayers, fasting, and worship services, focusing on themes of sacrifice, love, and forgiveness. Pastor Zuankamang Daimai and CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh emphasized the day's message of re

Kolkata's Gariahat: Chess, Durga Puja, and Political Legacy

Explore Gariahat in South Kolkata, where a 24/7 chess club under a flyover unites generations, grandmasters visit, and the iconic Ekdalia Evergreen Durga Puja preserves tradition with opulent lighting and hand-pulled rickshaws. The late Subrata Mukherjee'

Ravi Varma's Yashoda and Krishna Fetches ₹167.2 Crore Record

Raja Ravi Varma's masterpiece Yashoda and Krishna sold for a staggering ₹167.2 crore at Saffronart's Spring Live Auction in Mumbai, setting a new record for Indian art. Billionaire Cyrus S. Poonawalla, founder of Serum Institute, acquired the historic pai

Leather Painting Emerges as Personal DIY Craft Beyond Workshops

Leather painting is transitioning from rare workshops to home experiments as people personalize old wallets, bags, and keepsakes. This demanding craft requires patience and intentional strokes, with designers noting its therapeutic and creative appeal.

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