Lakhpat: The Forgotten Ghost Town At The Edge of India
byLakhpat, a ghost town in Gujarat, tells the tale of a once wealthy city that was abandoned.
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Amrita Bazar Patrika: Epitome Of Fearless Journalism
byAmrita Bazar Patrika faced much opposition from the government and was targeted with repressive laws. However, Patrika did not stop publishing and kept getting increasingly popular.
Remembering The Dalit Panthers
byThe Dalit Panthers, a social movement against caste discrimination, championed equality and fought to restore the dignity of people oppressed by caste hierarchy.
The Curious Connection Between Afghanistan & Dehradun Basmati Rice
byThe tale of Doon Basmati is just another example of India’s shared history with Afghanistan.
From Chaturanga to Shatranj to Chess
byFrom India to Persia, to China, to Europe, and then to the rest of the world, the evolution of chess has contributed significantly to Mankind.
India’s Spices Are Records of Its Glorious History
byIndian cuisine is an art that a single spice or a single dish cannot define. It has been handed down through the centuries via different cultures that found abode in the country.
‘Spoon Theory’ Allows People To Understand What Suffering From Chronic Illness is Like
byThe ‘spoon theory’ soon became a metaphor used by many individuals living with chronic diseases or disabilities.
From Ukku To Wootz: How ‘Wootz Steel’ Originated In South India & Travelled Across The Globe
byThe role of Wootz Steel in the historical development of materials in India has received little attention.
When The Romans Traded With Malabar
byMuziris was one of the most prominent and active ports trading with the Romans. Here, they exchanged pepper and other spices for gold.
How The Portuguese Crown Introduced Órfãs del Rei As A Colonisation Strategy In Goa
byÓrfãs del Rei, or ‘Orphans of the King,’ aimed at increasing the white population in Goa, postulated that orphaned Portuguese girls would be married off to merchants who sailed to India.
Chetak: A Partner in Life & Death
byOral histories of Chetak, Maharana’s brave stallion, echo through the streets of Rajasthan to this date, and his name is famous throughout the country.
Art Deco & Bombay—A Love Affair
byThe journey of Art Deco, from its beginning after the First World War to its decline after the Second, is short-lived. But it has given Mumbai some of its most revered architecture, loved and admired even today.
Bantul The Great: Narayan Debnath’s Loveable & Formidable Cartoon
byMany of Debnath’s characters spoke to his audience, but a hulk of a man with god-like superpowers, Bantul the Great, arose as a superhero for Bengalis during their time of need.
How Medieval Chroniclers Interpreted Solar Eclipses & Other Celestial Events
byThe medieval chroniclers saw wonders in the heavens as portents. It might serve us well to re-learn why, and to draw our own perspectives on the inter-connections of things.
Rooh Afza: A Symbol Of South Asia’s Shared History & Culture
byWhile carbonated drinks may have taken over, Rooh Afza will always evoke a sense of nostalgia among South Asians.