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...
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Brick is the construction material we’ve all seen. As it turns out, bricks are literally the building blocks of history. The humble brick stands as...
BLOCK PRINTING IN RAJASTHAN History has witnessed the crafting of Indian textiles with various techniques, including printing and dyeing cotton cloth, since the 12th century....
