Was The Taj Mahal Put Up For Sale?
byThe Taj Mahal, iconic of India, was once rumoured to be sold. Today this magnificent monument is a political weapon.
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Chand Bibi: The Deccan’s Warrior Queen
byWhen the South Indian sultanates of the Deccan were threatened by Mughal annexation, a warrior queen united the South.
Searching for Leslieganj
byMany British citizens are unaware of their Indian ancestry. Mark Davies set out to find the story of his Irish ancestor.
The Multicultural Mithai & The Great Indian Sweet Tooth
byThe great Indian Mithai – Rasgulla, Gulab Jamun and Barfi are all products of globalisation and cultural assimilation.
The Saga of Rock and Raga
byWhen Rock strums the Raga, the ‘east’ meets the ‘west’ and the fusion manifests in an evolutionary musical zeitgeist.
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.
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.