History often teases us with “what if” scenarios. One of the most fascinating among them is imagining how the balance of power in another part of the world might have looked if a great Asian…
Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals across India, especially in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and many southern states. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and harbinger…
Nestled amidst the cool, serene hills of Mount Abu in Rajasthan stand the Dilwara Jain Temples, one of the finest specimens of Indian temple architecture. These temples are not just places of worship but also…
Introduction Black rice, often referred to as forbidden rice or emperor’s rice, has a fascinating legacy. In ancient China, it was said to be reserved for royalty, forbidden to common people because of its rarity…
Paryushan is one of the most important festivals in Jainism, marked by intense spiritual reflection, penance, and self-discipline. Derived from the Sanskrit words “paryush” meaning ‘to stay’ or ‘to stay near,’ Paryushan emphasizes staying close…
Indira Gandhi and Legal Immunity: The Thirty-Ninth Amendment and Its Implications Indira Gandhi, one of India’s most influential and controversial Prime Ministers, governed the country during a period of immense political turbulence. Her tenure, spanning…
Saunf, commonly known as fennel seeds, has been an integral part of traditional Indian medicine for centuries. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, saunf is not only used as a spice but also as a…
The story of Indian civilization has often been told through its texts, philosophies, and monuments. Yet, equally revealing are the small, everyday objects that shed light on how people lived, traded, and valued wealth. One…
Introduction History is not only about the rise and fall of dynasties but also about the ethical frameworks that guided societies. Nowhere is this more evident than in the contrast between India’s civilizational ethos of…
Introduction For centuries, the sands of Rajasthan have hidden secrets of India’s geological past. Recently, those secrets surfaced in a spectacular way when scientists announced the discovery of a vertebra from the Jurassic era in…