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The control of Magadh, which corresponds roughly to modern-day Bihar, was at the heart of political action in ancient India. Around 321-297 BCE, Magadha was...

THE SELEUCIDS AND THE MAURYAS The Mauryan Empire was a vibrant empire that had contacts with several regions of the Ancient World. The Greeks, also...

Women in Ancient Indian society have mostly stood as silent figures. While the names of some queens of Ancient India might have surfaced on the...

The Buddhist relics at Sanchi hold a profound historical and religious significance, making the site a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists worldwide. The Great Stupa itself...

The walls that surround us have seen the passage of time, silently bearing witness to the tales of generations past. Yet, beyond their mere function...

NARMADA RIVER The Giver of pleasure (Narmada River), is one of the major river systems of the Indian sub continent. One of the only east...

Throughout history, various civilizations have drawn from the abundant resources of nature to discover remedies for ailments and maintain holistic well-being. There are five elements...

While the carnival of Durga puja is round the corner, artisans of kumortuli (a traditional potters’ colony in the northern part of Kolkata) are busy...

Delhi is home to many Akdaras or training grounds for wrestlers. Wrestling known as Kushti or Pehlwani in Hindi is a traditional form of combat...

Background & Genesis: Masks & Mud or Terracotta The word ‘mask’ appeared in English in the 1530s from the French ‘masque’ which means to conceal...