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Why do Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Here is a sneak peak into the history

The United States is filled with vibrant parades, upbeat music, and the aroma of tacos and margaritas on May 5.
Published on May 03, 2025 04:51 PM IST

Do you know that blowing the Shankh activates your Vishuddha (throat) Chakra?

Blowing the Shankh activates your Vishuddha Chakra
Published on Apr 03, 2025 06:53 PM IST

All that ash: From pyre to ire, row erupts over Kashi’s Masan Holi

According to believers, Masan Holi follows Rangbhari Ekadashi, which will be celebrated on March 10 this year. (Rajesh Kumar/ HT)
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 11:26 AM IST

Christmas trees at Delhi-NCR hotels: Sustainability, recycling themes rule

Here's a look at some of the Christmas trees put-up at various hotels across NCR.
Published on Dec 24, 2024 07:00 AM IST

Sweat before you feast: Why turkey trots are the new Thanksgiving ritual

On Thanksgiving, many families participate in Turkey Trots, combining fitness with tradition.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 04:03 PM IST

Suruchi Sharma on her short film Gagan Gaman, blending tradition with modernity

Filmmaker Suruchi Sharma speaks to HT about her short film Gagan Gaman and more.
Published on Oct 29, 2024 12:39 PM IST

Art of leaf-wrapped cooking: Can this Indian tradition lead to healthier meals?

Culinary art of leaf-wrapped cooking: Why this ancient Indian tradition could be the key to healthier meals
Published on Oct 22, 2024 01:28 PM IST

Last artisan bagpipe maker in Edinburgh fights to preserve the dying art

Artisan bagpipe maker Ruari Black, the last traditional bagpipe-makers who make everything by hand from start to finish, makes a bagpipe chanter in the workshop of Kilberry Bagpipes in Edinburgh.
Published on Oct 20, 2024 06:38 PM IST

Handmade cast iron pots from 172-year-old Japanese foundry revive ancient craft

Craftsman Katsunori Suzuki uses a brush to bring up a contour of a cooking pot to make detailed designs as he makes a cast iron pot by hand at the Oigen foundry in Oshu, northeastern Japan.
Published on Aug 12, 2024 01:09 PM IST

National Handloom Day 2024: Lesser known crafts and textile traditions of India

In celebration of National Handloom Day 2024, let's discover India's rich heritage of lesser-known crafts and textile traditions.
Published on Aug 07, 2024 11:30 AM IST

Japan’s haunted houses: A chilling summer tradition to beat the heat

Discover how Japan’s haunted houses turn summer heat into a spine-chilling experience
Published on Aug 06, 2024 02:28 PM IST

Grieving woman to hold ghost marriage with late boyfriend after car accident

The woman is holding a ghost marriage to honour her late boyfriend.
Published on Jul 25, 2024 02:20 PM IST

Tackling Punjab's rice predicament: Balancing tradition with sustainability

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The allure of higher yields and government support through Minimum Support Price (MPS) schemes entices farmers to defy the Pusa-44 ban
Published on Jun 07, 2024 02:58 AM IST

International Tea Day 2024: Step into the world’s best tearooms and houses

Discover the best places to enjoy a perfect cup of tea and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this beloved beverage.
Published on May 21, 2024 08:32 AM IST

Cannes Film Festival: Insider's guide to mysteries of Côte d’Azur spectacle

Decoding Cannes Film Festival: Guide to Côte d’Azur spectacle where cinema and glamour collide at French Riviera
Published on May 16, 2024 03:14 PM IST

Hong Kong keeps island traditions alive: Cheung Chau hosts Bun Festival

A girl participates in the "Piu Sik" parade on the island of Cheung Chau during its annual Bun festival in Hong Kong on May 15, 2024.
Published on May 15, 2024 03:02 PM IST

Annual wild onion dinners unite indigenous community in Oklahoma

Fried pork is an important dish at wild onion dinners in Oklahoma. The dinners are an annual tradition among tribal nations in the state originally from the southeastern U.S.
Published on Apr 28, 2024 12:24 PM IST

Flamenco fashion evolution: Andalusia's timeless classic adapts to modern trends

Designer Luis Fernandez poses for pictures with customer Virginia Cuaresma wearing a flamenco dress, at his workshop in Seville on April 8, 2024. Luis Fernandez's workshop in Seville's Old City is buzzing with customers who have come to try on his dazzling array of flamenco dresses. Springtime is their heyday as towns and cities across the southern Andalusia region hold their annual ferias.
Published on Apr 20, 2024 10:44 AM IST

Guest Column: My seven yards of pride

Adorning a turban, one becomes the ambassador of their community, faith and even country when abroad. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 14, 2024 08:26 AM IST

How to make nutritious Raagi and Gur Ke Laddoo at home

Taste of tradition with nutrient-packed twist: Here's how to make Raagi and Gur Ke Laddoo at home
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 08:07 AM IST

Daylight saving time starts soon in 2024: Here’s when it ends

Daylight saving time starts soon in 2024
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 09:58 AM IST

King Charles cancer diagnosis: Why Buckingham Palace didn’t disclose details

The palace’s disclosure that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer shattered centuries of British history and tradition in which the secrecy of the monarch’s health has reigned.
Published on Feb 07, 2024 07:13 PM IST

Tourism boom in Laos' ancient town raises cultural concerns

Chinese-funded high-speed railway and tourist influx change Luang Prabang
Published on Feb 07, 2024 02:41 PM IST

Groundhog Day 2024: Date, history, significance and all you need to know

Groundhog Day 2024: Date, history, significance and all you need to know
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 03:30 PM IST

Mega fair ‘Aligarh Numaish’ begins from Feb 1

Braj Holi being presented at Kohinoor Stage at Aligarh Numaish in Aligarh. (Sourced file photo)
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 08:28 AM IST

St Brigid: Who was she? Why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?

Dancers perform in front of an image of St. Brigid projected onto The Wonderful Barn in Leixlip, Kildare, Ireland, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 during the Herstory Festival of Light. St Brigid's Day: Who was St. Brigid? Why is she inspiring many after 1,500 years of her death?
Published on Jan 27, 2024 05:46 PM IST

Tradition revived: Murmu, Macron arrive in a buggy on Republic Day

President Droupadi Murmu arrives for the parade with Emmanuel Macron in the presidential buggy on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 01:36 AM IST

Tradition revived, Murmu, Macron arrive for Republic Day celebrations in buggy

President Droupadi Murmu with chief guest and her French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, during the 75th Republic Day celebrations. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 03:14 PM IST

PM Modi’s tech nationalism: Redefining Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of USA Joseph R. Biden, participating in a India-US Hi-Tech Handshake event at the White House in Washington D.C on June 24, 2023(PIB)
Published on Jan 25, 2024 08:37 PM IST