How The Madras Rail Evolved Into The Third Largest Rail System
byAn idea pitched in the Madras Parliament in the 1830’s, the Madras Rail, evolved into the world’s third-largest rail system.
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A History Of Dreadlocks
byFrom Cleopatra to Bob Marley, dreadlocks have been a powerful fashion statement.
The Oriental Cricket Club and the Dawn of Indian Cricket
byFrom the Oriental Cricket Club in Bombay to religion and caste-based cricket clubs, Indian cricket has come a long way.
The Etymology of Tea
byWhy is Tea called tea in some cultures and Chai in others? Can history reveal the global links to the etymology of tea?
Lemuria & The Lost ‘Virgin Continent’ Of Kumari Kandam
byIts believed that an ancient landmass, the mythical ‘virgin’ continent, sunk under the ocean. Could this be validated?
The Multinational Origins Of The Idly
byAccording to a food historian, KT Achaya, the origins of the Idli could be traced back to Indonesia. Could this be true?
The War For Breakfast
byPR gurus marketed breakfast as the ‘most important meal of the day’ to sell food products, changing the way we eat.
India’s Historic Connection With Opium
byWith a historic role as the world’s opium supplier, India is one of the two countries the USA gets most of its opium from.
How The Sherwani Evolved From The British Frock Coat
byThe Sherwani, India’s much loved male garment, evolved from the British buttoned frock coat – not from the Mughal attire.
History Through the Naga Perspective
byCould the history of a tribal snake-worshiping community shed light on the historicity of Indian myths and legends?
Bhadrabahu and the Art and Math of Jainism
byAncient Jain manuscripts, rediscovered by the Europeans, show Jainism’s enormous contributions to mathematics and art.
Pali & Prakrit: The Ancient Languages Lost To Time
byPrakrit and Pali, languages that were spoken during the time of the Buddha, leave a legacy that is priceless.
The Ancient Rural Sport of Gilli Danda
byAn ancient sport from the time of the Mahabharata is fading from the streets of India, but not from memory.
Understanding the Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana
byWe associate the Kama Sutra with sex. But there are many more facets to this ancient treatise.
The Ever-Changing Fabric of Bricklane
byBricklane, London’s most diverse locality, is symbolic of changing cultural and religious imprints and multiculturalism.