The Unlikely Origins Of High Heels In India
byDid the high-heeled shoes of Konark predate their European cousins by mere chance?
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Gandikota: The Penna’s Watchtower Of Dynasties
byGandikota still stands, poised on the Penna’s edge: a fortress, a folio, a living testament.
Open Marriages in India, But Caste Appropriated
byCaste considerations were paramount, and this caste-conscious system was enforced through intricate social rituals and customs.
Anglo-Indians: A Story Of Hybridity, Music & Legacy
byAnglo‑Indians today are few—estimates range between 100,000 and 300,000 in a country of a billion-plus—but their legacy is indelible.
The Sound of Earth, Sent to Eternity
byTwo missions — Pioneer and Voyager — carried humanity’s first interstellar messages designed to reach unknown civilisations across the cosmos.
How Chillies & Cows Shaped History
byWhile the chilli found its voice in India, the cow found its place in the Americas. Each crossed an ocean, settled on a foreign soil & shaped history.
Love, Lies & Letters: When Einstein Fell For A Russian Agent
byThe story of Albert Einstein and Margarita Konenkova is one of contradictions: the brilliant physicist and the Soviet spy, their connection woven through letters, photographs, and memories.
Akhoy Kumar Mozumdar: The ’Christian Yogi’
byAkhoy Kumar Mozumdar’s story remains a case study in how America defined whiteness — not as biology or belief, but as a fragile & shifting boundary designed to exclude.
The Uighurs Of India
byFor the Uighur community in India, the question of what it means to belong, to have a homeland, remains as relevant as ever.
The Story Of Idiyappam
byIdiyappam’s journey from the ancient streets of Tamilakam to the kitchens of Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and beyond is a story of resilience and adaptation.
What The Madras Famine Informs Us About Inequality
byThe lessons of this history are still relevant today. While we may no longer live under colonial rule, the structures of inequality and power that shaped the Madras Famine remain in place.
Tussar Ghicha Silk: A Legacy from Nature’s Bounty
byTussar Ghicha silk is not just a fabric; it is a reflection of India’s rich cultural heritage and the dedication of the artisans who have kept the tradition alive for centuries.
The Tawaifs of Hindostan
byThe legacy of the tawaif culture lives on in the melodies they created, the poetry they recited, and the roles they played in shaping the cultural history of Hindostan.
How Gautama Siddha Built A Bridge Between India & China Through Astronomy, Diplomacy & Buddhism
byGautama Siddha’s life and work reflect the centuries-old profound intellectual and diplomatic connections between India and China.
The Mysterious Murder Of Bhawal Sanyasi
byThe legend of the Bhawal Sanyasi, which endures as a testament to the complexity of human identity and the power of belief, echoes through the annals of history.