An exploration of India’s rich tribal culture, and a taste of mesmerising tribal dance
eShe attended the National Tribal Dance Festival organised by the state of Chhattisgarh recently – here are lush glimpses from the vibrant event.
Category: Lifestyle
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2 Delectable Books About South Asian Culinary Traditions That Foodies Will Love
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Meet Tuba Geçkil, the Cake Artist Whose Phenomenal Creations Went Viral in 2020
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“A Lesson in Humanity”: How a Trip to Delhi Changed This Iranian Researcher’s Life
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The Reinvention: Lockdown Didn’t Deter This Pastry Chef from Turning Entrepreneur
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7 Days, 2000 Km: A Family’s Road Trip During Lockdown
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This ‘Bulbbul’ Shoot Location Has Been a Luxury Hideaway During Lockdown!
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When Cooking Is Meditation, a Lockdown Home Bakery Is a Sweet Beginning
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The Reinvention: This Moradabad Coaching Centre Boss Became a Lockdown Chef
When the pandemic struck down Parul Ahuja’s coaching centre business in Moradabad, she started a home restaurant offering fabulous food. #TheReinvention
5 Global Youth Visitors to India Share Their Experiences
Young international volunteers and trainees who worked in India share their experience and impression of the country.
The Reinvention: From Budding Musician to Lockdown Doughnut Baker!
Music student Soumya Sofat put aside her singing aspirations during the lockdown and instead started baking doughnuts – lots and lots of them!
The Reinvention: From Education Entrepreneur to Quarantine Baker
Shweta Joshi put her creative and entrepreneurial skills to use after Covid shut down her education business, and turned into a baker of beautiful treats. #TheReinvention
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