India
India forces any discussion of national identity to confront scale and plurality. A state of more than a billion people, hundreds of languages and enormous religious variation, it debates its future through the vocabulary of civilisation and heritage. Hindi, English and constitutionally recognised languages each carry major literary worlds. The Indian diaspora connects the country to North America, Europe, the Gulf, Africa and Southeast Asia, making cultural continuity a global phenomenon.
Hindu majority; large Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain communities.
Stories
India: Civilisation, Plurality and the Modern Nation-State
India forces any discussion of national identity to confront scale and plurality — a billion people, hundreds of languages and enormous variation.
The Living Rituals of Mudiyettu: Safeguarding Kerala's Performance Heritage
Mudiyettu is a traditional ritual theatre and dance drama practiced in Kerala, depicting the mythological struggle between Bhadrakali and the demon Darika. It serves as a vital example of how intangible heritage is actively maintained through rigorous training and community participation.
The Resilient Echo of the Hammer: Thatheras of Jandiala Guru
Discover the intricate metalworking techniques of the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, a community dedicated to sustaining their ancestral craft against the backdrop of modern industrialization.
