Gardens have become an inseparable part of many households in India, they may vary in size or shape but provide joy. Taking a step back...
The years following the independence of India presented an iconic stage for Indian cinema. The period between the 1940s and 1960s is widely recognised as...
Ancient Indian city life was less congested than it happened to be in today’s modern world. Ancient Indian history writings cite the existence of gardens,...
Did you know that like the Garden of Eden in Christian mythology, Hindu mythology has its own Garden of Pleasure, i.e., Nanda vana, belonging to...
In the heart of Maharashtra’s cultural tapestry lies a cherished tradition that transcends generations – Bhatukali toys. A symphony of creativity, culture, and craftsmanship, Bhatukali...
TOYS AND INDIAN HISTORY Would it not become obvious for toys to be fun and amusing, when the word itself means a ‘funny remark, trick...
Just imagine, another Bollywood movie scene of a ‘typical’ Indian village, the old men are sitting around a banyan tree, women are engaged in household...
ASHARIKANDI PUTOLA Toys have a significant role in human life. For children, it is a means to play with; for adults, it becomes a source...
An Italian Scholar, Cardano, in 1564, remarked that playing card games is like an ‘ambush’ because of their concealed identity. The history of playing cards...
Indic Roots to Espionage Don’t we all love to watch a spy-thriller movie while gasping at every mystery that is being solved, only to feel...
