Understanding the Dawoodi Bohras: A Unique Community within Islam The Dawoodi Bohras form a distinct and closely-knit sect within Shia Islam, belonging to the Ismaili branch. They are a part of the Tayyibi Musta’li sect,…
Tamatar Chaat: A Tangy Treasure from the Streets of India India’s street food is a kaleidoscope of flavors, colors, and aromas, with each region offering its unique delicacies. Among the most vibrant and lesser-known delights…
The Paika Rebellion of 1817: India’s First War of Independence? When we reflect upon the history of India’s freedom struggle, the year 1857 is widely recognized as the beginning of mass resistance against British colonialism.…
The Two-Nation Theory, formulated by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and adopted as the ideological foundation for the creation of Pakistan, proposed that Hindus and Muslims in the Indian subcontinent constituted two distinct nations. It held that…
Kailashpati Mishra: A Stalwart of Indian Nationalism and Ideological Politics Kailashpati Mishra, often hailed as the “Bhishma Pitamah” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar, was one of the most respected and ideologically driven…
Shri Krishna Sinha: Architect of Modern Bihar and Stalwart of Indian Democracy Shri Krishna Sinha, affectionately known as “Sri Babu,” occupies a unique and towering place in the political history of India, particularly in Bihar.…
T. M. Soundararajan: The Golden Voice of South Indian Cinema T. M. Soundararajan, fondly known as TMS, was a legendary playback singer whose voice became synonymous with the golden era of Tamil cinema. His name…
Sumitranandan Pant: The Voice of Nature and Romanticism in Hindi Literature Sumitranandan Pant, one of the most revered poets in Hindi literature, was a pioneer of the Chhayavad movement—a literary wave marked by romanticism, idealism,…
Mahant Avaidyanath: The Saint-Politician Who Bridged Religion and Nationalism Mahant Avaidyanath, a towering figure in modern Hindu religious and political life, remains one of the most influential personalities in post-independence India. Revered as a spiritual…
Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam, better known as Mani Ratnam, is one of the most celebrated filmmakers in Indian cinema. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has pushed the boundaries of storytelling, brought cinematic…