Throughout Jodhpur RIFF 2025, from October 2-6, the elements — rain, wind, birdsong, moonlit nights — seemed to play a main ...

Rajasthan’s most captivating experiences often lie far from crowded monuments — in its desert towns, village courtyards, and ...

Hosted at the 275-year-old Dundlod Fort in Shekhawati, the two-day cultural retreat brings together folk concerts, ...

Everybody assumes the people most refer to as Gypsies, who prefer the name Roma, are travellers. In fact the common stereotype we have of the Roma is that they travel around in caravans stealing from ...

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 ...

Yentob (nicknamed Botney, which sounds like a furry robot) isn’t everyone’s cup of Bragg, and he isn’t that immediately likeable. Personally I prefer his lugubriousness to the overexcited and eager-to ...

Discover Rajasthan’s authentic festivals beyond the usual tourist trail. From desert fairs and tribal gatherings to fort ...

Beyond the palaces and postcard views, discover a Rajasthan where communities celebrate with music, food, and stories passed down for centuries, Travel, Times Now ...

It promises a curated blend of folk music, guided heritage walks, hands-on craft sessions, storytelling, and traditional cuisine, offering guests an intimate encounter with the living traditions and ...