When Kuchipudi Dancers Were All Brahmin Men
Kuchipidi, the dance-drama tradition in Andhra Pradesh is of ancient origins.
The ‘Sanskrit’ Gandhara Grave Culture In Pakistan & Afghanistan
Understanding the lifestyle of the people in Gandhara means understanding religious, cultural & social dynamics that existed 2500 years ago.
Gaming Is An Addictive Disorder: Here’s How To Protect Your Child
The World Health Organization has classed gaming addiction as a disorder. Here’s what you need to know.
The Peacock Throne Cost Two Times More Than Taj Mahal: Here’s Why
Shah Jahan’s peacock throne was costlier than any artefact made in the millennia beginning 1000 AD & ending in 1999 A.D.
Bollywood, ‘Masala Movies’ & Family Values
As ideas of love and family change, so are the films.
Blood Lust & The Kohinoor Diamond
The Koh-i-noor––a diamond mined in India, adorned by Queen Elizabeth II of England, like many other diamonds mined across the world––has a history of blood lust.
From Eritrea To India: A Brief History Of Bhendi
The humble Okra, finely sliced & deliciously cooked, nourishes billions of people across the world. It is also a testimony to the history of globalisation.
The Bombay Scottish School
From being a generous little orphanage for girls to becoming a school that gave education to multiple famous personalities, the Bombay Scottish School has come a long way.
Turmoil In Pakistan
After political & economic collapse in Sri Lanka, instability in Pakistan could seriously affect security & stability in South Asia.
Colonialism, Alcohol & Gandhi
In 2019, Indians consumed a whopping 131 million 700ml bottles of Scotch Whisky. Why are Indians so fond of getting drunk?
Raja Deen Dayal: The ‘Bold Warrior of Photography’
Dayal brought to photography what Verma had brought to paintings, the elegant depiction of opulence and grandeur in lifelike documentation.
Charles Metcalfe: ‘Liberator Of The Indian Press’
Charles Metcalfe chose to see Indians as people with feelings & independent thoughts. The Press Act of 1835, which he passed, allowed Indian newspapers to flourish.
Fa Xian’s Journey To India
Fa Xian’s writings are still helpful in learning about the South Asian people of those times.
The Madras Regiment: The Oldest Regiment Of The Indian Army
The Madras Regiment, the oldest regiment of the Indian army, is known for its bravery & fearlessness.
Mythology, Mughals & The History Of Alcohol
Alcohol played an important role in mythology. It was considered divine & purifying. It was also considered as an exilir.