- September 11, 2024
The Vikram Samvat calendar also referred to as Krta Samvat, widely used in India and Nepal, is one of the world’s oldest and most revered...
Source: WikiComms, The Hindu Calendar 1871-72 The Gorkha calendar, also known as Bikram Sambat, is a traditional lunisolar calendar widely used by...
History is woven into the fabric of society, in the country of India every door has a story to tell; every lane has a memory...
- September 5, 2024
Natya (theatre) is an ancient practice of entertainment that has its roots in India. Historical records indicate that this practice existed in the subcontinent even...
The statue of the first king of Kirat, Yalamber, situated in Mudhe Sanischare, Sankhuwasabha, Nepal. Source: Himalayan Cultures. In the ancient, mist-covered...
Delhi’s oldest library; Hardayal Municipal Public Library When was the last time you lost yourself in the quiet corners of a library,...
In the shadowed corners of Marathi or Sanskrit folklore lies a text shrouded in mystery, whispered about in hushed tones—the Nilavanti Granth. This enigmatic...
- September 5, 2024
The Birth of Publishing in Delhi The story of publishing in Delhi traces its roots back to the early 20th century, a period when the...
- September 5, 2024
Recipe books are more than just culinary instruction manuals; they are historical artifacts, cultural collections, and personal keepsakes. The Bombay Chronicle Press published the Time...
“Let’s board the women’s coach” I heard my friend saying this as we were entering the Delhi metro. She justified it by saying it to...
