How A Gujarati Girl Became An International Sumo Wrestling Champion
byHetal Dave, a Gujarati girl from a conservative family, is making waves internationally as a Sumo wrestling champion.
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The Curious Case Of Doresh Tov Le-‘amo, India’s First Hebrew Newspaper
byWhat can India’s first Hebrew newspaper, started by a Baghdadi Jew from Bombay, tell us about journalistic integrity?
How A Cholera Epidemic Led To A Hindu Festival
byA temple in Secunderabad tells the story of how a 19th-century Cholera epidemic ensconced a Hindu festival.
How Persian & Greek Art Influenced Mauryan Architecture
byThe ancient Mauryan edicts of emperor Ashoka present a synergy of Persian and Greek ideas & symbolise a global world.
Of Mythical Demons & Rare Celestial Phenomena
byLegends and myths surround rare celestial phenomena like the solar and the lunar eclipse. Why should we care about them?
Abdu’l Baha’s Rescue & The Syncretic Lotus Temple
byThe Lotus temple, built in the name of a small but inclusive faith, is a testimony to India’s syncretic tradition.
Bijapur’s Syncretic Micro-architecture & The Chamber Of Whispers
byThe art & architecture of Bijapur, a sleepy town in North Karnataka, tell the tale of India’s syncretic traditions.
The Untold Story Of The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny
byThe Royal Indian Navy mutiny in 1946 was the final chapter in India’s willing complicity in the Empire.
Secrets Of The Shore Temple
byMarco Polo first mentioned the Shore temple in 1290. Modern archaeologists are yet to decipher its secrets.
Cracking the Indus Code: The Last Unknown Ancient Language
bySome of the world’s best minds – human and robot – are at work, trying to decipher the Indus Valley code.
Mahajanaka Jataka at Ajanta Caves
byThe murals in Ajanta caves represent the birth of the finest & oldest artistic traditions in India.
The Dhoti: From The Indus Valley To The Ramp
byThe Dhoti is both a fashion statement and a political symbol that stood the test of time.
Bourne and Shepherd: Photography Lessons From 1862
byIn this era of environmental decay, Bournes’ photographs are precious shots of the wild & beautiful India ever made.
Muslin: The Finest Ancient Fabric
byMuslin, the finest, ancient fabric mentioned years ago in the time of Ptolemy, has yet to see its story weaved for good.
The Sindhi Merchants of Gibraltar
byEnterprising Sindhi merchants sniffed opportunities, took risks & built global businesses, succeeding against all odds.