Welcome to HeritageTidBits, a podcast brought to you by Cultre! With each episode, we take our audience through a journey of India’s past and present to uncover and enliven the histories of the land, dynamic traditions, arts and architecture that make up the landscape of the country. Whether you are a history buff or an arts aficionado, HeritageTidBits is your gateway to knowledge and exploration!
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From the icy Cold Desert of Himachal Pradesh to the green Nilgiri hills and the mangroves of the Sundarbans, India’s 18 Biosphere Reserves protect some of the most unique and fragile ecosystems on Earth. Each reserve helps preserve rare wildlife, plants, and landscapes. On this International Day for Biosphere Reserves, let’s celebrate these living treasures that remind us how rich and diverse India’s nature truly is.
9 Mar 2026
India’s forest ecosystems reserves
From the icy Cold Desert of Himachal Pradesh to the green Nilgiri hills and the mangroves of the Sundarbans, India’s 18 Biosphere Reserves protect some of the most unique and fragile ecosystems on Earth. Each reserve helps preserve rare wildlife, plants, and landscapes. On this International Day for Biosphere Reserves, let’s celebrate these living treasures that remind us how rich and diverse India’s nature truly is.
6 Mar 2026
March 6, 2026
10 Aug 2023
One Minute Art - Godna Tattoo Art
On this One Minute Art episode, we talk about Godna Tattoo Art which is an integral part of the Baiga Tribe who reside in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
4 Aug 2023
HeritageTidBits from Cultre - Newscast #3
In this episode, we delve into the grand exhibition of early Indian sculpture at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and witness Lambani artisans making history in the Guinness World Records. We also explore Pudukkottai's newly found caverns and the recently appointed GI Tags in Tamil Nadu amongst much more!
4 Aug 2023
HeritageTidBits from Cultre - Newscast #2
From renowned artists like Benodebehari Mukherjee and Nalini Malani, to the opening of India's first Vedic-themed park and the exploration of ancient archaeological sites, this episode covers it all. Come along, to discover fascinating initiatives by organizations like the World Designing Forum and Punjab Agricultural University, and learn about the achievements of theatre director Vidyanidhee Vanarase and musician Shankar Mahadevan.
Tune in for a dose of captivating news from the Indian Arts, Culture and Heritage world!
2 Aug 2023
Biennales as a Cultural Mosaic
Tune in as we talk to Dr. Alka Pande, Chief Curator, Bihar Museum Biennale about how Museum Biennales fill the gap between art, architecture, culture and memory, and contextualise and review our past, present, and future with immersive experiences, symposiums, exhibitions amongst others.
The talk has been organised by Cultre and the Centre for Museums. Under Cultre, we have launched the Centre for Museums, a shared vision of ours and Indica. We aim to revitalise the societal and economic importance of museums in the cultural landscape of India. We aim to facilitate creation of 21st century museums that are flexible, connected and responsive by working with existing museums as well as developing new museum concepts.
24 Jul 2023
One Minute Art - Rouf Dance
On this episode of One Minute Art, we talk about Rouf Dance - a folk dance form from Kashmir. Join us to journey through the essence of Rouf, its gratitude for nature, and the joy it brings to the valley!
Background music: Spirit of Kashmir by Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma
6 Jul 2023
One Minute Art - Lac Bangles
On our first One Minute Art episode, we talk about the Lac Bangles of Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan that have coloured wrists round the world, their mythological significance, and the traditions that they embellish!
Images Source: Sahapedia (https://www.sahapedia.org/crafted-lac-and-glass-bangle-traditions-hyderabad)
3 Jul 2023
Culture as Catalyst: On building cultural institutions and new forms of engagement in the arts
Listen to Anjchita B. Nair, COO of Cultre, in conversation with Ketaki Varma, Associate Director, Programmes, Asia Society India Centre. In this talk, Ketaki Varma addresses the possibilities and challenges of cultural engagement in spaces like museums, galleries, exhibitions and educational institutions. She also shared her insights on the role of digital engagement and her collective experiences of cultural and art organisations as a catalyst, and its need to adapt new forms of engagement to generate new opportunities in changing times.
This talk was streamed online as well, make sure you listen till the end to hear Ketaki's responses to the audience's questions!
27 Jun 2023
Favourite Stories from Hindu Myths in conversation with Arshia Sattar
Anjchita B Nair, COO, Cultre, is sitting down for an exciting talk with the eminent author, scholar and translator Arshia Sattar. They will be discussing our favourite stories and myths from the Hindu lore.
Arshia Sattar, holds a PhD in classical Indian literature from the University of Chicago, is a master of myths and a translator par excellence, having translated from Sanskrit texts such as the Kathasaritasagara and the formidable Ramayana.
Anjchita B. Nair is the co-founder and COO of Cultre. She is an Architect and a public policy professional with experience of working with multiple organizations in the areas of government and public sector consulting, heritage documentation, financial inclusion and digital platforms.
23 Jun 2023
Heritage TidBits - Newscast #1
For our first episode, join us as we go through the news highlights from the Indian arts, culture and heritage landscape. From monumental marvels like the Brahmani Natural Arch, art exhibitions on display to the "Rangla Punjab" festival, we have covered it all!
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