Arts & Culture

Bismil Ki Mehfil sets the stage for a nationwide sufi extravaganza 


From the vibrant energy of Ahemdabad to the historic charm of Delhi, the soulful vibes of Lucknow, and the festive spirit of Kolkata, every city on this tour will witness an extraordinary evening where rhythm, poetry, and divinity merge into one

'Designing for a Mogambo or a Maharani was intimidating and a far greater challenge' says men’s dress designer Madhav Agasti: 'With comedians...'

Madhav Agasti, a legendary men’s dress designer based in Mumbai, has spent over five decades shaping the image of power and charisma in India. At 76, his bespoke creations have dressed Bollywood icons and India’s top political leaders alike.

Food Talk | Emotional algorithm between food and mood

Food is indeed the OG icebreaker. Sharing a thali, stealing fries, fighting over the last bite, that’s real bonding. As Durga puja is knocking at the door and many Bengalis like to celebrate food, this is the perfect time to discuss the emotional algorithm between food and mood.

London Fashion Week 2025: Sonam Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez grace Anamika Khanna's debut show

The show took place at Hamleys, the world's most iconic toy store, an inspired setting that embodied the collection’s exploration of nostalgia and memory

EXCLUSIVE | Fashion designer Rahul Mishra on the business of fashion: 'It has become more complex but...'

Prelude to Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, in an exclusive interview with Firstpost's Lachmi Deb Roy, prominent designer Rahul Mishra shared his thoughts on the revival of weaves, the business of fashion, conscious consumption and other aspects

How Indian cinema's timid portrayal of Indira Gandhi confined her to allusions, voices, silhouettes on screen

While several films have been made against the backdrop of Indira Gandhi's controversial decisions like the 1975 Emergency and Operation Blue Star, one has rarely seen an actor portray her in all her guts and glory.

Fashion Police | EXCLUSIVE! Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI: GenNext Winners on revival of weaves, vocal for local & slow fashion

Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI introduced the 40th batch of GenNext winners. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost’s Lachmi Deb Roy, the young designers mention how it is important to follow slow fashion.

Serendipity Arts Festival announces curators and grants for its 10th edition

In celebration of its grand 10th edition, Serendipity Arts Festival has brought together its largest-ever line-up of 35+ curators across disciplines like visual arts, dance, music, theatre, design, and culinary innovation amongst others

Food Talk | How pairing wine with food is all about finding perfect harmony

Not just food and wine pairing, cooking with wine can be a classic experience, here’s how we can do it right.

From Marilyn Monroe, Dean Martin to Elizabeth Taylor; how Greater Palm Springs in California isn’t just a desert escape?

During Hollywood's golden era, numerous celebrities visited and owned homes in Palm Springs to escape the spotlight, enjoying the Desert Modernist lifestyle in architectural masterpieces designed by architects like Richard Neutra and Albert Frey.

History Today: When the Mona Lisa vanished and shocked the art world

On August 21, 1911, the world’s most famous painting — the Mona Lisa — was stolen from the Louvre. The heist transformed Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait into an icon of modern culture

Not for Bollywood movie shoots; here is why Canberra is the perfect destination for India’s new-age mindful travellers

As more Indian travellers seek meaningful, unhurried experiences, Canberra stands out as a natural choice. It doesn’t shout for attention; it quietly draws you in. Returning for its 38th year from 12 September to 13 October, Floriade, Australia’s biggest celebration of Spring, transforms Canberra’s beautiful Commonwealth Park into a vibrant canvas of more than one million blooms

EXCLUSIVE! Fashion Police| National Handloom Day 2025: Fashion designer Isha Jajodia on how machine is inferior to craftsmanship

Fashion designer Isha Jajodia talks about her collection at the recently held India Couture Week and how it draws direct parallels to nature.

The original Birkin sells for Rs 86.23 crore. It was born in a plane on a vomit bag

An over 40-year-old handbag has sold for a whopping €8.6 million ($10 million or Rs 86.23 crore) at a Sotheby’s auction. But this isn’t any ordinary bag; it’s the original Birkin made by luxury brand Hermes for French style icon Jane Birkin. Shockingly, this style symbol had the most unfashionable start — it was designed on a vomit bag on an airplane in the early 1980s