India’s resistance to foreign rule is often recounted through the lives of kings, queens, and major empires. However, beneath the grand narratives of courts and capitals lies the lesser-known saga of grassroots uprisings, led by…
Introduction India’s democratic ethos is often traced to modern constitutional developments, especially after 1947. However, the roots of self-governance in India run much deeper, going back to the Vedic age, which flourished between 1500 BCE…
In the world of corporate finance, certain metrics help investors and stakeholders understand how well a business is performing. One such crucial indicator is EBITDA, which stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization.…
Patra, a traditional Indian snack made from colocasia leaves (commonly known as arbi ke patte), is not only a culinary delight but also a treasure trove of health benefits. Popular across western India, especially in…
In the vast landscape of Bollywood cinema, few films have managed to touch hearts and cross political boundaries the way Veer-Zaara (2004) did. Directed by the legendary Yash Chopra and penned by the eminent writer…
The rise of the Maratha Empire under the leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is well documented and celebrated in Indian history. While Shivaji Maharaj stands tall as a visionary warrior-king, his success was built upon…
The Maratha Empire, born out of the relentless vision and indomitable courage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, stood not merely as a regional power but as a civilizational force that championed Hind Swaraj – the concept…
The Nayanars were a group of deeply devoted Shaivite saints who lived in Tamil Nadu between the 6th and 9th centuries CE, and whose poetic hymns and spiritual practices formed the backbone of the early…
Introduction The Nāḷāyira Divya Prabandham is a monumental compilation of devotional hymns sung by the Āḻvārs, the Tamil poet-saints of South India, who were deeply devoted to Lord Vishnu. Comprising 4000 verses, the term Nāḷāyira…
The Āḻvārs were a group of twelve revered Tamil poet-saints who lived between the 6th and 9th centuries CE in South India. They were deeply devoted to Lord Vishnu and are considered the earliest proponents…