- May 2, 2024
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...
Beginning with human culture, mother goddess worship has existed. Before the gods attained primacy, ancient cultures worshipped female goddesses for fertility and protection. The Paleolithic...
Article by Ilma Saifi History is full of tales, including tales of happiness and joy, triumph and failure, pain and sadness, and everything in between....
In the mesmerizing world of Deccani poetry, where verses are woven from the intricate threads of culture, self-expression and politics, one recurring motif stands out...
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...
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...
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...
