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Live entertainment takes you away from reality for a short couple of hours. (Photo: AP)

Community theatre productions take on special meaning during...

Count community theatre among holiday traditions for many.

13 Nov 2019 10:43 AM IST

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion born in the 15th-century in Punjab. (Photo: AFP)

Guru Nanak Jayanti: Sikhs celebrate his birth anniversary

Sikhs celebrate founder Guru Nanak-'s birth anniversary.

12 Nov 2019 10:09 AM IST

Thursdays re-enactment featured about 4,000 troops, vintage T-34 tanks and other vehicles. (Photo: AP)

Russian troops recreate legendary wartime parade

Russia re-enacts legendary World War II parade in Moscow.

9 Nov 2019 12:00 PM IST

They (skulls) told me they are worried, not only the ‘atitas, but all the saints in heaven and that they see us and they think Bolivia will get back to normal again. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Bolivia celebrates Day of Skulls amidst political protests

Bolivians turn to Day of Skulls for hope as protests rage.

9 Nov 2019 11:59 AM IST

Funeral company Hyowon began offering the living funerals to help people appreciate their lives, and seek forgiveness and reconciliation with family and friends. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Koreans learn value of life by faking their funerals

Dying for a better life: South Koreans fake their funerals for life lessons.

7 Nov 2019 11:40 AM IST

Chhath Puja, dedicated to the Sun god, is celebrated on the sixth day Kartik month of Hindu calendar. (Photo: ANI)

India celebrates Chhath Puja with local fervour

Chhath celebrated with fervour, devotees offer morning prayers.

3 Nov 2019 12:58 PM IST

One of the objectives of organising this event in Delhi is to bring them all together as many Manipuri people are residing here. (Photo: ANI)

Manipuri festival celebrated with pomp in Delhi

Delhi celebrates Manipuri festival -- Ningol Chakouba -- with fervour.

3 Nov 2019 12:18 PM IST

Cheung Chau has few buildings higher than four stories and life is more traditional, built around the local fishing community. (Photo: AFP)

Candyman in Hong Kong makes art from sweets

Hong Kong-'s candyman turns sweets into an art form.

2 Nov 2019 3:12 PM IST

The TRB Hutong which was transformed into a restaurant seven years ago, now serves some delicious European dishes made with a touch local ingredients alongside a 950-strong wine list, amidst the old traditional architecture. (Photo: ANI)

Restaurant housed in ancient Beijing temple declared worldâ€™s best

An old Beijing temple is now world-'s best restaurant.

2 Nov 2019 11:47 AM IST

The finished pumpkins were displayed on a 4-meter-high and 100-meter-long scaffold. (Photo: AP)

Thousands visit Romaniaâ€™s pumpkin carving event

Romania hosts carving of over 30,000 pumpkins.

1 Nov 2019 12:11 PM IST

We take inspiration from a range of eras and cultures, but Ive always had a fascination for British craftsmanship. (Photo: AP)

British interior designers take inspiration from history

Right at home: design and dÃ©cor with British flair.

31 Oct 2019 1:23 PM IST

The women have made 115 arrests -- without them firing a single shot. But it is dangerous work. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabweâ€™s Akashinga rangers fight poaching

The -'Brave Ones-': Zimbabwe-'s women-only rangers fighting poaching.

31 Oct 2019 10:56 AM IST