Why The ‘Dalit Jews’ of Andhra Made A Comedy Film
byIn a village in Andhra, entrepreneurial Dalit Jews have embarked on making a comedy film in the hope of visiting Israel.
Insight
Of Cats, Egyptians, Warships and Viral Videos
byCats have been around humans almost as long as civilisation. This is no coincidence.
How A Grammar Book Gave Rise to Dravidian Identity
byThe discovery that South Indian languages were not rooted in Sanskrit paved the way for the Dravidian movement.
Razmnama: When The Mughals Painted The Mahabharata
byEmperor Akbar had many Hindu texts translated into Persian. His Mahabharata is among the most beautifully illustrated.
Why India Has Always Been A Home For The Jewish People
byIndia is one of the few countries where the Jewish people have never been persecuted.
Animals Of The Indian Army
byThousands of animals safeguard India in the line of duty. Isn’t it time we took better care of them when they retire?
Raja Filmwala & Piracy In Indian Cinema
byPiracy is as old as Indian cinema. Today, India had the highest percentages of pirates to broadband users in the world.
How The Fakir-Sannyasi Rebellion Inspired Vande Mataram
byA bizarre rebellion, fought collectively by the fakirs and sanyasis, inspired India’s national song – Vande Mataram.
The Thugs of Hindostan
byThe word ‘Thug’ has its origins in a death-worshiping cult that terrorized the highways of India.
Nowruz Mubarak: Exploring the Ancient Fire Religion Of The Parsis
byThe Parsis of Hyderabad and India celebrated the Zoroastrian new year on August 17.
How The Roma Trace Their Origins Back To India
byFrom the Romani language to their adopted flag, the links with India are many, and ancient.
How The Indian Flag Got Its Design
by“I would have had only one colour if there had been no quarrel between Hindus and Mussulmans.” – Gandhi
The Sarnath Lion Capital & The Emblem Of India
by“It has been decided that the State Emblem and Seal should consist of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Asoka”
The Multinational Samosa & The Mughal Emperor’s c
byIf you thought your samosa came from India, think again! Cookbooks from across Asia bear testimony to this multinational snack.
How Ranji Trophy Got Its Name
byThe Maharajah of Indian cricket was called ‘the prince of a small state, but the king of a great game.’