The Story Of The Scottish Madras Fabric
The Madras fabric is still very popular is still among the South Indians.
The Bombay Beach, California
There is a Bombay Beach in California. But it is abandoned, sort of!
The Architectural Marvels Of Hampi
The ruins of Hampi architectural tell the story of a glorious era of the Vijayanagara Empire.
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.