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.
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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.
The Curious Connection Between Teddy Bear, Racism & Environmental Justice
byDo you know the fascinating story behind the teddy bear’s origin?
How Bal Thackeray’s Anti-Migrant Rhetroric Inspired Vada Pav
byVada Pav, inspired by Bal Thackeray’s hate-filled, anti-immigrant rhetoric, is Bombay’s iconic street-food legacy.
Pepper: The ‘Black Gold’
byBlack Pepper, an essential element of Ayurveda, was India’s gift to the world.
Abbas Ali & The Beauties Of Lucknow
byAbbas Ali’s photo book tells the a story that’s buried deep within the dustbin of history.
Jagadguru Kavya: A Jain Monk’s Sanskrit Poem About Akbar & The Mughals
byJagadguru kavya presented the Mughal Empire as Padmasagara believed Akbar would want his subjects to experience it.
The Less Known History Of The Cancer-Causing Chemical Sweetener, Aspartame
byThe history of Aspartame highlights how few powerful men with questionable integrity manipulate decisions on public health.