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.
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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.’
How A Judaeo-Urdu Manuscript Was Made Into A Film
byIndar Sabha: an illustrated Urdu play of love in Indra’s court was made into a successful production by Parsi’s & Jews.
How Terrorism Shut Down The Statue Of Liberty’s Torch
by101 years since a devastating terror attack, the torch in the Statue of Liberty remains closed to the public.
When Widows Were Burnt Alive In India
byUnder the practice of Sati, widows were burned alive after their husbands died. It was a ritual sacrifice – condoned by society.
The Real Bahubali Was A Jain Prince
byThe tallest monolithic statue in the world is that of Bahubali, a Jain prince who advocated ahimsa and gained Moksha.
Automated Chess & The Curious Case Of The Mechanical Turk
byChess automation was based on a true story that tricked Napoleon. Today, Artificial Intelligence beats humans at their game.
Brexit 1776, Tipu Sultan and the American National Anthem
byThe American national anthem pays tribute to Tipu Sultan, Prince of Mysore and rocket expert, who trumped the British.
Bnei Menashe: The Jews Of North-East India
byFor the Bnei Menashe, Jews of North-east India, reclaiming their Jewish heritage has been a story of challenges and triumphs.