Dreams Of The Tiger
byWhat does a leather-bound book, of hundred and three pages, tell us about Tipu Sultan’s dreams?
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The Journey Of The Chilli
byHow did chillies come to India? How did they become an integral part of the cuisine?
Why Do We Laugh?
byMay laughter find you in the most difficult of times.
Globalisation & Greco-Buddhist Art
byGandhara art is a classic example of how globalisation influences art and vice-versa.
Rajendra Chola’s Invasion Of Srivijaya Empire
byRajendra Chola I’s portrait adorns the walls of Mazagon Docks to commemorate his naval intelligence. It is meant to be a reminder to keep the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace.
The Story Of The Scottish Madras Fabric
byThe Madras fabric is still very popular is still among the South Indians.
The Architectural Marvels Of Hampi
byThe ruins of Hampi architectural tell the story of a glorious era of the Vijayanagara Empire.
The ‘Sanskrit’ Gandhara Grave Culture In Pakistan & Afghanistan
byUnderstanding the lifestyle of the people in Gandhara means understanding religious, cultural & social dynamics that existed 2500 years ago.
The Peacock Throne Cost Two Times More Than Taj Mahal: Here’s Why
byShah Jahan’s peacock throne was costlier than any artefact made in the millennia beginning 1000 AD & ending in 1999 A.D.
Blood Lust & The Kohinoor Diamond
byThe Koh-i-noor––a diamond mined in India, adorned by Queen Elizabeth II of England, like many other diamonds mined across the world––has a history of blood lust.
From Eritrea To India: A Brief History Of Bhendi
byThe humble Okra, finely sliced & deliciously cooked, nourishes billions of people across the world. It is also a testimony to the history of globalisation.
What Idi Amin’s Expulsion Of Ugandan Asians Informs Us About Racism
byHistory offers many lessons. The most important lesson is that racism isn’t a black or white phenomenon.
The Bombay Scottish School
byFrom being a generous little orphanage for girls to becoming a school that gave education to multiple famous personalities, the Bombay Scottish School has come a long way.
Colonialism, Alcohol & Gandhi
byIn 2019, Indians consumed a whopping 131 million 700ml bottles of Scotch Whisky. Why are Indians so fond of getting drunk?
The Madras Regiment: The Oldest Regiment Of The Indian Army
byThe Madras Regiment, the oldest regiment of the Indian army, is known for its bravery & fearlessness.