cultural traditions
PM Modi Welcomes UNESCO's 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage Session at India's Historic Red Fort
Dec 09, 2025 02:42 am CST
India hosts the 20th session of UNESCO's Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi, bringing together delegates from over 150 nations to preserve living cultural traditions. Prime Minister Modi celebrates this milestone event that coincides with the 20th anniversary of India's ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention.
The Chhath Puja Homecoming: How Electoral Timing Creates a Dilemma for Bihar's Diaspora
Oct 07, 2025 06:29 pm CST
This article explores the cultural significance of Chhath Puja for millions of Bihari migrants across India and globally, highlighting their annual pilgrimage home to celebrate this sacred festival. It examines the challenging dilemma they face this year with Bihar assembly elections scheduled shortly after Chhath celebrations, preventing many from participating in both their cherished cultural traditions and democratic rights. The piece delves into the deeper tensions between maintaining cultural identity and navigating the practical realities of migrant life, revealing how this working-class community balances devotion to heritage with the demands of economic necessity.