Mission R&AW & The Hijack of Aeroplane Ganga in 1971
byWho orchestrated the hijack of the Indian Airlines plane, Ganga?
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Ravanstrom: The World’s Oldest Bowed Instrument?
byIs Ravanhatta one of the oldest stringed instruments played with a bow? Is it a forerunner of the violin?
The Evolution Of Stamps In India
byWhen stamps began in 1854, they were issued under ‘India Postage.’ Since independence, India has issued around 3000 postage stamps.
Kalamkari: The Epitome Of Indian Design
byKalamkari art began in Hindu temples. It was a method of propagating religious knowledge.
South Asian Women Had To Undergo Virginity Tests To Migrate To The UK
bySouth Asian women were forced to take virginity tests at Heathrow airport in the 70s; their stories are a testament to how South Asians were subject to racial profiling in the United Kingdom.
How A Block In Manhattan’s East Village Came To Be Known As Little India
byLittle India is very popular because many of the restaurants have an unusual policy: they allow you to Bring your Own Booze (BYOB),
The Looming Uncertainty Over Afghanistan’s Synagogues
bySynagogues are embodiments of whatever remained of Afghanistan’s erstwhile Jewish community. Their architecture represents a confluence of cultures.
How Portuguese Jews Made Madras Their Home
byIn the early seventeenth century, Portuguese Jews who landed at Fort St George acquired trading rights & made Madras home.
Afghan Snow: India’s ‘First’ Beauty Cream
byAfghan Snow, once a famous skincare brand patronised by nobility, royalty & celebrity, is now reminiscent of the years gone past.
How A Scottish Trader’s Murder Led To The Discovery Of One Of India’s Oldest Surviving Manuscripts
byThe discovery of the Bower manuscript, also known as the Yashomitra Manuscript, is a testimony to India’s literary legacy.
McCluskieganj: A Ghost Town That Was Once An Anglo-Indian Haven
byThe story of McCuskieganj is one of glorious past, tragedy, and bittersweet memories that haunt the town.
Saint Nihal Singh: The Man Who Ran Away From Home & Became A Coveted Writer For US Papers
bySingh wrote candidly about the racial divide, life in the Americas and news from the East.
Tamralipti: The Ancient Copper Laden Port On The East Coast Of India
byTamralipti, an ancient copper laden port on the east coast of India, tells the tale of India’s maritime history.
Bharatanatyam & The Devadasi System
byThe Devadasi tradition, a subject of discourse for many, symbolises the appropriation of Dalit culture by the elites.
The Social History Of Smoking
byFor many, smoking is an escape from stress, a time they spend with themselves.