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The limited possibility of agriculture within the harsh landscape of Rajasthan had compelled the people to adopt varied strategies of subsistence, one of which was… Read more: Groves for the Divine: Sanctity and solace in Orans of Rajasthan

 With its intermingling hue s of colours that bring the ferocious and the benevolent gods and mythical beasts of lore to the tangible surfaces, the… Read more: Ganjapa and the Art of Gameplay

 ‘Death’ has always been conceived as a significant aspect of the built heritages of the past. A quick glance at the surrounding landscape of Delhi… Read more: The Solitude of the “Hero of Delhi”

“I measure the progress of a community with the degree of progress women have achieved”- Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar   As the struggle for independence was churning… Read more: A Walk to Emancipation: Bhidewada and the Pursuit for Women’s Empowerment

Indians have been familiar with the concept of rasa (emotions) since ancient times, with wry humor being found everywhere. Glimpses of Hāsya Rasa, or the… Read more: Unmasking Ancient India’s Satirical Maverick: Kṣemendra, the 11th Century Sanskrit Satirist

Alexander the Great’s campaign in India was ill-fated, but it transformed the material culture of India by introducing Hellenism. Between the conquests of Alexander in… Read more: Transformative Encounters: Hellenistic influence in Buddhist art and architecture

Chyawanprash, an ancient Ayurvedic concoction, is a known Indian traditional medicine with rejuvenating and health-promoting properties. Referred alternatively as Chyavanaprasha, Chyavanprash, Chyaanaprasam, and Chyawanaprash, the… Read more: Chyawanprash: Unveiling the Mythical Origins of an Ayurvedic Elixir of Health

In the bustling tapestry of Bombay, where every corner holds a story, a tale unfolded that echoed with the fervor of protest, the chaos of… Read more: Man’s best friend or colonial enemies? : The story of the dog riots of Bombay

The enigmatic tapestry of Indian history weaves a captivating narrative, and within its intricate threads, the Gupta Empire, illustrious and shrouded in mystery, lays claim… Read more: Ramagupta: Tracing his Existence

Braille, a system of raised dots representing letters, numbers, and punctuation, has long been associated primarily with aiding the blind in reading and writing. However,… Read more: Braille: A Dynamic, Multilingual Script

   ‘12th Fail: Hara Wahi Jo Lada Nahi’ is the biography of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who could not manage to clear his 12th standard exam yet… Read more: Pages of Perseverance: Analysing 12th Fail

Intertwined with myths and history, the divine and the common, Kathakali is a performance of grandeur, glamour and intricacy. It is an art form, maybe… Read more: True Colors of the Mask: Different Hues of Kathakali

“We face the good and the bad of India in Delhi city, which has been the grave of many empires and the nursery of a… Read more: The Tale of Eight Cities: Delhi

Most Indians are well aware of the story of Draupadi, wife of five Pandavas, from the great epic, the Mahabharata. A princess of the Panchal… Read more: Bahupatitva: Jajora Tradition of Jaunsar Form Of Marriage in Indian Mythology

Uttarakhand, a place rich in culture, is reflected in the various dance forms and folk songs performed in this region. The folk dances of Uttarakhand… Read more: FOLK DANCE OF UTTARAKHAND

Thewa Art is a centuries-old masterful technique that involves intricately crafting gold filigree on a molten glass foundation with vibrant colours. Nature and mythology serve as… Read more: Thewa Art: The Aesthetic Pride of Rajasthan

       ‘Social Injustice’ and the subsequent struggle that it brings forth for ‘Political Rights’ has been characterized as a social reality facilitating the current political… Read more: Exploring the otherwise: A Journey of Disability, Rights, and Freedom

         During the 19th century, as colonies expanded, there was a rising demand for inexpensive labour in Caribbean plantations, particularly in Suriname, Fiji, Guyana,… Read more: Chutney Blend: Navigating Cultural Crossroads in the Indo-Caribbean Music and Migration

    The history of Indian cinema has progressed through distinct epochs, growing from silent films to the Golden Age and ultimately to the emergence of Bollywood.… Read more: Cinema’s Influence On Cultural Transformation: Shaping Narratives for Change

                During the Mughal era, the conceptualization of the household was fundamentally intertwined with the ideas of family and the institution of marriage. Describing the medieval… Read more: Domestic Dynamics: Unravelling the Aspects of Household during Mughal Period

The charming archipelago of St. Mary’s Island is tucked away in the Arabian Sea, off the western coast of India. This remote gem, well-known for… Read more: The Mystique of St. Mary’s Island

The 1961 Bengali Language Movement in Southern Assam is a poignant chapter in Indian history that embodies the fight for rights to language and culture.… Read more: The Resilience of Identity: Bengali Language Movement in Southern Assam, 1961

   The land of red rivers and blue hills, the scenic and picturesque state of Assam, is prone to natural calamities. Annual flooding throughout its… Read more: Assam-type Houses: Rejuvenating a Lost Heritage

The history of Maheshwari sarees dates back to the 5th century. Maheshwar becomes a hub of Handloom weavers in 17th century and it had gained… Read more: The Restorer Queen Of Maheshwari Silk Saree In Indore: Ahilyabai Holkar

   In recent times, with the advent of globalization and digitalization, the use of technology has witnessed a substantial increase. From social media to chat… Read more: Lok Sabha Elections and the Expanding Power of Social Media

Every city has a tale to tell. Most of them begin when people in need went in search for a place to just rest their… Read more: The Shine of Lac Bangles in Jaipur

 Growing up in a society like ours, every conversation has a potential to turn into a portal to new information. Our cultures and subcultures are… Read more: Spiritual Kingship: A Look Into The Practice Of Godparenthood

 India wasn’t untouched by the socialist and communist ideas popularised after the 1917 Russian Revolution. These ideas influenced emerging revolutionaries and organisations, notably the Hindustan… Read more: Women at the Forefront: 20th century Revolutionary Organisations

               The Azad Hind Fauj, also known as the Indian National Army (INA), played a crucial role in India’s… Read more: Patriotic Songs and their Melodic Connotations

Nestled on the sun-drenched western shores of India, Goa is celebrated for its breathtaking beaches, lively nightlife, and the enchanting fusion of Indian and Portuguese… Read more: Velha Goa: A treasure beneath

During the Raj, the British hosted three large ceremonial durbars in Delhi. The first was held in 1877 to proclaim Queen Victoria Empress of India.… Read more: Delhi Durbars: A source of legitimacy

The setting is JF Kennedy Centre, Washington DC. The year is 2021. An Indian comedian by the name Vir Das has the packed auditorium in… Read more: Satire in India: A Controversy or Humour Infused Introspection?

In this technologically advanced world, humans have discovered a readily accessible font of entertainment: Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services. Gone are the days when one relied… Read more: OTT Regulations: How Satire can be controlled on Digital Content

Satire is an artistic expression that uses humour, irony, ridicule or exaggeration to criticise and mock individuals, institutions or societal issues—tracing its origin from a… Read more: History of Satire in India: Role in the Freedom Struggle and Since

Opening with Oppenheimer seems to be the only way to start an article on India’s wild censorship tales. While it is normal to celebrate and… Read more: What is Seen Cannot Be Unseen – How Does Censorship Affect Bollywood Satire

Satire is an inexorable force in the field of creative expression, a lethal concoction of wit and humour to challenge the very foundations of power.… Read more: The Power of Laughter: How Satire Challenges Authority and Why It’s Under Attack in India

In recent years, the horizon of celebrity reach has expanded outside the field of cinema to include social media influencers, youtubers, etc especially to comedians.… Read more: Satire Beyond Borders : Exploring the Challenges faced by Indian Comedians in the Global Digital Space

If you have ever been on the internet, which probably everyone pretty much has unless you have been living under a rock, you know what… Read more: Meme Culture and Censorship: Investigating the Tug-of-War Between Memes, Satire, and Censorial Restrictions

Comedy is a central part of our lives and it works as dopamine to our brain in times of stress or mental health issues. The… Read more: The Plight of Stand-Up Comedians: Examining the Challenges and Consequences of Unproclaimed Censorship on Live Performances

Standup comic, Vir Das delivered his iconic monologue “Two Indias” in Washington DC on 12th November 2021, highlighting the contradictions that plague India today, which… Read more: No Longer Funny in India: Rise of Unproclaimed Censorship Against Satire

“What the typical Indian woman wants in her hour of trial is the thing to which she is historically used- the midwife- the dhai.”  -Katherine… Read more: Politics of Birth: Position of Midwives in Colonial Bengal

Aipan is an auspicious ritualistic folk art, highly practiced in Uttarakhand specifically in the region of Kumaon where it originated and still prevalent. It symbolizes… Read more: Aipan: a true gem of kumaon traditional art

“Ik roz apni rooh se poocha, ki dilli kya hai, to yun jawab main keh gaye, yeh duniya mano jism hai aur dilli uski jaan… Read more: Delhi: the Seat of Power

The practice of prognosis in the psyche of Indian consciousness is a rich complex one. Localized cults and mainstream religious institutions have thus devised some… Read more: Between propitiation and prediction: Satwai, a Folk Deity of the Deccan

  In modern societies, objects are acquired by inheritance or value is accredited to these objects by decontextualising them from the mercantile sphere and depriving… Read more: Museum Objects and the Construction of Identities

  Religion holds a paramount place in the lives of individuals, exerting profound influence across a spectrum of human experiences including spirituality, material prosperity, and emotional contentment… Read more: Politics, Religion and Us: Three Case Studies From Jammu

India, the world’s largest democracy, has made considerable progress in many areas, but gender equality in politics has remained elusive. The Women’s Reservation Act, also… Read more: Women’s Reservation Bill Act: Empowering Women, Transforming Politics

Nestled on the southeastern shores of India, within the Union Territory of Puducherry, lies the mysterious Arikamedu archaeological site. This unpretentious town, transformed into a… Read more: Exploring Arikamedu: An Ancient Indian Port of Roman Trade

Since ancient times, religious rituals and cultural traditions have been a significant platform under the spotlight in tracing out the past within which spirit worship… Read more: Spirital Worship: A cultural link between the North and South India

Since the inception of Indian civilization, venerating women as idols of worship in the form of mother goddesses has always been a prevalent activity. Their… Read more: Niyoga: A tragedy on women’s fertility

Indian Constituent Assembly, or we can say, an initiative that made India what it is today, was established between 1947 and 1949 with the goal… Read more: Debates of the Constituent Assembly: Enacting Power and Equity

Since the Vedic Age, the Rig Veda and the Atharva Veda have referenced medicines and the art of healing. Two of the most well-known ancient… Read more: Karma: Exploring Ancient Indian Perspectives on Medicine, Destiny, and Disease

When we look closely at major conflicts around the world, one common thread emerges: the relentless struggle for a precious resource—land. Whether it’s the Middle… Read more: Land, Resources and Identity: The Nexus of Ethnic Conflicts in Manipur

  From the inception of Buddhism in the 6th century B.C.E., a core sacrament was being placed against idolatry. Even the veracity of it could… Read more: The Stūpas of the Buddhist Dead: The making of the Memorial Gallery at Bhaja and the practice of ‘Guru’ Worship

Urdu, a language that beautifully amalgamates Persian, Arabic, and Indian elements, has a rich and complex history. Its origins can be found in the 12th… Read more: Influence of Urdu on India’s History

    Since earlier times, recording events have been popular in the sub-continent where the people of the ancient era were engraving literature and illustrations… Read more: History of palm leaves writing: Preservation in Kerala

“Shah Jahan’s Shahjahanabad,” the glorious capital of the Mughal dynasty, was the brainchild of Shah Jahan. Its structures spoke of the grandeur and greatness of… Read more: Unveiling Shahjahanabad’s Hidden Architects: How Mughal Women Shaped a City

Post-independence Kerala was a place buzzing with energy, standing on the precipice of great transformation. Finally free from colonial rule and now under democratic governance,… Read more: Ostracization Of Thatri: When A Woman’s Agency Was Feared

With every new bollywood movie release these days, it is almost guaranteed that the album will have a popular hit dressed up in new attire… Read more: The Curious Case Of Remakes: How The Products Aren’t Songs But Nostalgia

Have you ever risen at 4:30 AM to savour piping hot momos? Does it seem unusual to indulge in momos so early in the morning?… Read more: Kolkata’s Chinese Settlement: A Heritage of Harmony and Diversity

In the last decade a number of relevant digital content have come up opening a dialogue around marriages, familial bonds and most scandalously, weddings! Weddings,… Read more: The Evolution of Indian Marriages

The word hijra is an Urdu word, originating from the Persian hiz, meaning effeminate. Usually assigned male at birth, hijras are usually categorized as trans-women.… Read more: A Eunuch’s Ordeal: Advent of Gender Governance in Colonial India

The cinema has always been an excellent source of entertainment for humans, whether it is the 90s movie Andaz Apna Apna or Bhool Bhulaiyaa of… Read more: Where Shadows Come Alive: Discovering the Beauty of Chamadyache Bahulya in Maharashtra

  A sleepy Indian village on the eastern banks of the river Bhagirathi near Calcutta suddenly rose to prominence one day for it provided a… Read more: Monsoon: Rains that shaped India’s Identity

Charulata, directed by Satyajit Ray, is the screen adaptation of the 1901 Rabindranath Tagore’s Nashtanirh (The Broken Nest). The film is one of Ray’s most… Read more: Charulata: A Glimpse into an Elite Bengali Household

One of the biggest internal security threats in India, in the form of left-wing extremism which still persists today is naxalism.  The areas where Naxalism… Read more: Naxalism: An Internal Threat To The Indian Territory

Among the echoes of political speeches and the clamour of rallies during India’s turbulent years of independence, a formidable weapon silently emerged from the shadows… Read more: The Subversive Power of Satirical Cartoons in India’s Independence Movement

The early medieval period of Indian history was characterized, among other things, formation of regional polities and an appropriation of regional deities and cults into… Read more: Juggernaut at Puri: Development of the Puri Jagannatha Temple

Tribals are concentrated in states such as Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. In 1950, the Indian Constitution designated these tribal groups as Scheduled… Read more: Sons of Man: The Juang Tribe of Odisha

While the mainstream romance genre has had its own share of Prince Charming and his Damsel-in-distress, Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston changed… Read more: Red, White and Royal Blue: Three of the Seven Colours of Pride

Turkish rule had given way to Afghan rule in North India during the middle of the 15th century. Afghans, who had served previously as commanders… Read more: The Bengal Challenge of the Mighty Mughals: The Baro Bhuiyas of the Bhati

Bengal has donned several caps since the last century – whether that of an incubator for artists, a forerunner for progressive ideologies, a confluence of… Read more: A Tasteful Tragedy – Bengali Dishes and their Sinister Origins

When did you last send a meme to someone? Did you just mention a short while ago? Let me explain what a meme is if… Read more: Memes: defining us and our culture!

Rabindranath Tagore is widely renowned for his literary masterpieces ranging from poems, songs, short stories, novels, dramas, and dance dramas. At the same time, he… Read more: Tagore in the Land of the Soviets

“The highest function of education is to bring about an integrated individual who is capable of dealing with life as a whole.” This quote by… Read more: Gurukul: The Nucleus of Holistic Learning in Ancient India

Kathak is a dance form native to North India. It originated within the Hindu temples representing mythological tales from epics and Hindu scriptures like Mahabharat… Read more: Kathak : Gender And Social Constructs

Gender equality has been an essential issue of discussion in modern culture, and India is no exception. While progress has been achieved in education and… Read more: Pink Taxes and Gendered Marketing: Challenges Faced by Women in India

The moment when certain rights were made exclusive to men, and women were not allowed the same amount of freedom, gender became a political issue.… Read more: Women in Woe: How does the State and Society stratify the Shackles constraining Women?

Beauty symbolises the appearance of a person and the kindness of a heart, but it has become synonymous with women and with facial beauty. One… Read more: Beauty Pageants: A Manifestation of Patriarchy and Misogyny

“Will you marry me?”  A very fetching question popped by people in romantic relationships but ironically it is dissociated from the meaning of ‘marriage’ that… Read more: Dowry: A Calculated Manipulation of a Woman’s Liberty

One of the important elements for the growth of commerce and economic life in Mughal India was sarais. Sarais were established institutions and were designated… Read more: Sarais In Medieval India: Institutions Of Economic And Cultural Exchange

Pablo Picasso once said ‘Painting is just another way of keeping a diary’. In India painting, since ancient times, was seen as an act of… Read more: Gond painting: A way of Expressing the Gond lifestyle

Every child who has grown up in India is bound to be aware of the Panchatantra fables. These childhood stories, however, are of increasing historical… Read more: Gendered Representation in the Stories of Panchatantra

 Designed initially during British colonial rule by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, the Central Vista is now one of the most complex and debated urban… Read more: The Central Vista

India was one of the first countries worldwide to elect a woman as prime minister more than 50 years ago. There are now several powerful… Read more: The link between culture and gender roles

 In the age of digitization, where information (and misinformation) fits in the palm of one’s hand, the media and popular culture surrounding it play a… Read more: Othering in Cinema: Looking at Representation of India and Indianness in Hollywood

The year was 1843; a regular field day for Mr. George Clark, the chief engineer of the Bombay government. On a visit to Bhandup, he… Read more: Of Rails and Railway Lines: A History that United Us

Amrita Sher Gill was born in Budapest, Hungary on 30 January 1913. Her father, Umrao Singh was a Sikh aristocrat, and her mother was a… Read more: Life of Amrita Sher-Gill

One of the most delicious and diversified cuisines in the world is Indian food. The complex flavours and rich spices used in Indian dishes are… Read more: Curry: The History of Indian Cuisine

Many gods and goddesses in Hinduism and Indian legends are portrayed as both male and female at various times and in different manifestations, or may… Read more: Depiction of the third gender in Indian Mythology

India’s fifteenth President, Droupadi Murmu, is an inspiration to many women. In India, her name is synonymous with women’s empowerment and social justice. In 2022,… Read more: Rising Warrior in Indian Polity: The Story of Droupadi Murmu

“Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World” The highlight of this book by Mark Twain takes you back to Bombay in the year 1896.… Read more: Trailblazers-Unassuming Heroes of a New India

In Bihar, most planters were British. When the demand for the blue dye outstripped supply in the early 19th century, the East India Company had… Read more: Indigo Exploitation: The Planter- Peasant Relation

Political viewpoints based on the interests and perspectives of social groupings with which individuals identify are referred to as identity politics. It is a type… Read more: Identity politics

Badshaah salamat maine buzurgo se suna hai, Daane Daane pe likha hai Khaane waale ka naam Dekh raha hoon kisi aam par mere baap dada… Read more: Mughal Conquests and Diplomacy Wrapped in a Love of Mangoes

From the beginning of time, the world has been divided between binaries: male and female. Since birth, this label of male or female is determined… Read more: Koovagam: Transgender Festival of Hope and Light

Yesterday, when I was having a conversation with my friend, she told me that the “Cancel” culture has come a long way from Popatlal cancelling… Read more: Cancel Culture: Evolution of Opinions or Defeat of Freedom.

“Astrology reveals the will of the gods” remarks Juvenal.This very idea came to existence around the 3rd-millennium bc.It comprises the prophecies of earthly and human… Read more: The telling tales of the stars: Astrology during Mughal times

As a parent seeking admission for your child, what would you be looking for, in a school? Is it the academics or the core values… Read more: In Pursuit Of Excellence – A Core Value Long Forgotten!

The Group of 20 addresses the most pressing global monetary and financial issues. It was founded in the 1990s in response to financial crises in… Read more: G20 and India’s Presidency