living root bridges experience centre

Actor Adarsh Gourav has ventured into documentary storytelling with Voices of the Land, an upcoming docu-series exploring the culture, traditions and biodiversity of Northeast India. The series follows his journey across the region as he engages with indigenous communities through their folklore, music, rituals and everyday lives. Featuring the Khasi, Biate, Sherdukpen and Angami communities, the documentary highlights their connection with nature and the need to preserve cultural heritage. Reflecting on the experience, Adarsh calls it one of his most eye-opening journeys as a storyteller and emphasises the importance of protecting both biodiversity and traditional wisdom.

Released by Zee Music Company, the song seamlessly blends infectious energy with a strong message of embracing one's authentic self.

Singer Jonita Gandhi experienced a deeply personal homecoming performing in Toronto at A. R. Rahman's musical spectacle, Rangreza. She delivered a memorable rendition of 'Tere Bina' with Rahman and a live orchestra at Meridian Hall, a moment made even more special by performing in her hometown with family present.

A Japanese concept, Renri no eda, suggests love isn't about becoming identical but about two distinct lives growing side-by-side. This idea encourages maintaining individuality while fostering a deep connection and shared direction in relationships. It reframes partnership as mutual growth without losing one's unique identity.

The first leg of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway from DND Flyway to Jaitpur is set to open in 20 days, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be invited for its inauguration. This 31.5-km stretch aims to decongest Delhi-NCR, reducing travel time to Jewar airport to 45 minutes and facilitating smoother journeys to western and central India.

From smashing planters to restoring them, BT Life.Styled Club’s Kintsugi workshop turned broken fragments into meaningful works of art

Animated feature film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath', which will release across more than 300 screens in Hindi, Odia and Telugu, will begin the first chapter of the 'Sanatan Universe'.

Triloka's fifth edition showcases emerging artists Moumita Basak, Nayanjyoti Barman, and Nirmal Mondal. Their works, using diverse materials like textiles, terracotta, and wires, explore domesticity, ecological concerns, and architectural heritage. The exhibition delves into how personal and collective memories shape identity, with themes of belonging and lived experience resonating deeply.

Every monsoon, the residents of Armo panchayat find themselves in a dire predicament as the Konar river floods, sweeping away their lifeline—the bridge. Villagers in Nadidhar and Nawatand come together to build a fragile crossing of bamboo and wood, risking everything to reach healthcare and education.

A graceful black monkey edges across a swaying red rope bridge strung over a busy residential road in Malaysia's Penang, watched by local conservationists who carefully record her movements. Key to their efforts is helping the monkeys navigate fragmented habitat crisscrossed by busy roads where the animals are often killed.

The entrepreneurial landscape in India is thriving, with trailblazers such as Cherag Bambboat revolutionizing the beauty sector, Waibhav Choudhury enhancing security systems, and Vaibhav Sharma offering innovative business support solutions. Language acquisition pioneers Jai Prakash Gupta and Chetan Sharma are breaking language barriers, while Shekhar Agarwal is reshaping the real estate market. Meanwhile, in the healthcare sector, Dr. Suresh K.

Shree Jagannath Society Japan launched an online spoken Sanskrit learning centre, offering a six-month course for beginners. This initiative, in collaboration with Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangha Japan and WSSRC, aims to help NRIs connect with their culture and traditions. Designed by Prof Dambarudhar Pati, the classes will enrich spiritual and cultural understanding for both children and adults.

Activists call for preserving structure as minister assures project at same site