Punch: The Forefather Of Cocktails
byThe etymology of Punch comes from the Sanskrit word panchan or pancha, which means five.
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Mother Teresa & The Missionaries Of Charity
byThe Missionaries of Charity continues Mother Teresa’s vision of taking care of the hungry, the crippled, the naked, and the homeless in around 100 countries. It is important to let such organisations function fully & freely.
Who Wrote The Bible?
byDivinely inspired, the Bible has a transcendent significance. As such, it provides, for Christians, an ultimate understanding of how the world is, what history means and how human life should be lived.
Coat
byA decades old memory, hidden in a coat for an unborn child, brings back emotions that were never known.
Feni: A 500-Year-Old Goan Tradition
by‘When a good feni glides over the tongue, the fragrance of a hundred cashew trees floods the mouth, the waves of the Arabian Sea lap up against your feet, and a fadista bursts into song on the edges of your brain.’
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya: A Stellar Example Of Regenerative Architecture
byLiving root bridges could be a sustainable step in the human battle against climate change.
Mission R&AW & The Hijack of Aeroplane Ganga in 1971
byWho orchestrated the hijack of the Indian Airlines plane, Ganga?
Ravanstrom: The World’s Oldest Bowed Instrument?
byIs Ravanhatta one of the oldest stringed instruments played with a bow? Is it a forerunner of the violin?
Opening EU Accession Talks Is A Boost For Zelensky Despite Orbán’s Obstruction
bySymbolically, the commitment to open accession negotiations with Kyiv is an important boost for Ukraine’s embattled president Volodymyr Zelensky.
When I Say Jaipur
byHere’s what Jaipur means to an artist: Home.
Baluchari: An Ever Evolving, Syncretic Art Of West Bengal
byBaluchari Silk art weaves the narrative of Bengal’s rich history through its threads.
Once Lost, The Jeypore Gecko Are Threatened to Extinction Again
byHabitat preservation is essential to guarantee the survival of Jeypore Ground Geckos.
With Taiwan’s Election Just A Month Away, The China Threat Is Emerging
byWhile Taiwanese people are concerned about potential conflict, one poll finds more than 80 per cent of Taiwanese people believe the China threat is worsening.
The Evolution Of Stamps In India
byWhen stamps began in 1854, they were issued under ‘India Postage.’ Since independence, India has issued around 3000 postage stamps.
How To Protect Yourself From Cyber-Scammers Over The Festive Period
byCybercriminals are skilled at manipulating the festive spirit to their advantage. Stay vigilant, exercise caution, and don’t let your excitement for gifts & deliveries compromise your cybersecurity.