Ancient India

By Chanchal Kale Ayurveda is one of the most renowned traditional systems of medicine that has survived and flourished throughout history. The term "Ayurveda" derives...

By Advaitaa Verma  Buddhism, one of the world’s major religions, originated in India in 5 th -6 th century BCE with the teachings of Siddhartha...

Various philosophers consider India to be the cradle of human civilization. Be it the mysteries of some ancient religious scriptures and practices or the advanced...

Perfumes and their fragrances are inextricably linked to one’s life today. Historically, these aromas were crucial for enhancing appearances as well as serving medicinal purposes...

The Uthiramerur inscriptions stand as enduring testaments to the administrative prowess and democratic ethos prevalent in tenth-century South India under the Chola dynasty. These inscriptions,...

Writing his “Argumentative Indian”, a seminal work on the tradition of discourse and public debate in India, the Nobel laureate Amartya Sen masterfully traced the...

The concept of Saptamatrikas (seven mother goddesses) is of great importance in ancient Indian texts. These seven goddesses are said to be the energies of...

In the animal kingdom, only the cow gets referred to as “gau-mata” by Hindus, enjoying a reverential position like none other. By being labeled as...

India, with its rich history and diverse cultures, is home to many special places from the past that tell incredible stories. These places are called...

Throughout the annals of time, humans have been captivated by the expansive celestial canvas that stretches across the cosmic expanse. From the luminous stars that...