Culture & Identity
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What is Vesak? The meaning, traditions and global significance of Buddhism’s holiest festival

Sri Lanka has begun week-long Vesak celebrations, marking the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha. Here’s what the festival means, how it is celebrated and why it continues to unite Buddhist communities around the world. Continue reading
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What is Eid-ul-Adha? The meaning, history and traditions behind Bakrid

Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is one of Islam’s holiest festivals. Here’s the story behind the Festival of Sacrifice and how Muslims celebrate it. Continue reading
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Vat Savitri 2026 explained: History, significance, rituals and why women worship the Banyan tree

Rooted in the legend of Savitri and Satyavan, Vat Savitri is a Hindu festival where married women observe fasts and worship the banyan tree as a symbol of devotion, protection, and longevity. Continue reading
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Shillong Literary Festival’s New Delhi Prelude brought Meghalaya’s creative pulse to the capital

The Shillong Literary Festival’s New Delhi Prelude brought together writers, filmmakers, journalists and cultural voices for two days of conversations on literature, ecology, cinema and identity, setting the stage for the festival’s return to Shillong later this year. Continue reading