“That amphitheatre we built is not dying, it’s not going anywhere; and every single generation of my family will have to put it to use,” said the visibly zealous Abhimanyu Alsisar, titular prince of ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The setting for the Jodhpur Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) is a 15th-century hilltop fort — one ...

The unsung Manganiyar and Langa musical heroes are all set to dazzle at the Mick Jagger-backed Jodhpur RIFF roots music festival from October 2 to 6 this year. Backed by a gritty oral narrative passed ...

Speaking on performing at Jodhpur RIFF, During says, “I have been touring around the world, from Cuba and Iceland to Uzbekistan and Iran, for over 20 years. But Jodhpur RIFF has so far been my ...

Hosted at the 275-year-old Dundlod Fort in Shekhawati, the two-day cultural retreat brings together folk concerts, storytelling walks, unseen crafts, desert safaris, and curated feasts. Dancing ...

Rajasthan’s first micro-experiential folk music fest – Singing Sands will open on November 22nd till 24th at Shekhawati, a town located 115 kms from Jaipur. The first edition of the festival will ...

'Well, I am a young lad' is a centuries-old wistful traditional Welsh song about a young man who boasts of his immense wealth, but still can't find love. Unlike its protagonist, the song found ...

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 13 (ANI): Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari released the poster for the "Ghoomar Festival 2025" at the Tourism Bhavan on Thursday. For the first time in Rajasthan, ...

RAJASTHAN, India’s largest state, is a land of regal splendour, where ancient forts, golden deserts, and vibrant traditions create an unparalleled cultural mosaic. February, in particular, transforms ...