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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....

The setting is an intimate dark theatre at the edge of Bhadrakali Temple. A makeshift screen is hung up using a black cloth on the...

India throughout history has been celebrated for its spices. Indian spices are a key component not only in Indian cuisine but also in Ayurvedic healing....

River Ganga is not merely a waterbody in India but a flow of livelihood and spirituality for millions of Indians. Flowing from the glorious Himalayan...

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...

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 SELEUCIDS AND THE MAURYAS The Mauryan Empire was a vibrant empire that had contacts with several regions of the Ancient World. The Greeks, also...