The Teaching of Nāṭyaśāstra in NSD and FTII: Reviving India’s Classical Theatre Legacy India’s rich cultural heritage finds one of its most profound expressions in the Nāṭyaśāstra, the ancient Sanskrit treatise on performing arts written…
Salman Khan and the ₹100 Crore Club: A Legacy of Blockbusters Salman Khan, the Bollywood megastar known for his charismatic screen presence and mass appeal, has been a dominant force in Indian cinema for over…
The Chapekar Brothers: Unsung Revolutionaries Who Ignited the Flame of Resistance India’s freedom struggle is often remembered through the names of towering figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, and Bhagat Singh. Yet, long before…
The Triad of Tyranny: Death and Destruction Under the Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, and British Raj Introduction India has suffered centuries of foreign rule marked by warfare, religious persecution, plunder, and systematic exploitation. Among the…
Sects of Muslims in India: A Detailed Overview India is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the world, with approximately 14-15% of its population identifying as Muslim. The Muslim community in India…
The Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of humanity and the first of the four Vedas, holds immense historical, spiritual, and linguistic importance. Composed in archaic Sanskrit and passed down for millennia through a…
BluSmart Scam: A Setback to India’s EV Revolution The electric vehicle (EV) revolution in India has been heralded as a turning point for sustainable transportation. At the forefront of this movement was BluSmart, an electric…
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.…