History

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...

Rajagriha (present-day Rajgir), a city holding a great history is deeply connected with the mighty Mauryan empire. It was the capital of the Magdha Mahajanapada...

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...