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…
The Indian independence movement is often narrated through a narrow lens that places Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress at the center of the struggle. While their contributions are undeniable, this perspective oversimplifies a…
Ilaiyaraaja, often hailed as Isaignani (musical genius), is one of India’s most celebrated and influential music composers. With a career spanning over five decades, he has composed over 7,000 songs and scored music for more…
Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay (1899–1970) remains a towering figure in Bengali literature, best known for creating the iconic fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi, often referred to as the “Satyanweshi” or “truth-seeker.” His contribution to Indian literature spans across…
In the pantheon of fictional detectives, names like Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and Miss Marple dominate global consciousness. However, India boasts its own unique sleuth — a man of logic, wit, and cultural rootedness —…
The Indian police system, though born during British colonial rule, maintained a certain institutional discipline and fear-based respect well into the early decades of independent India. However, by the 1970s, this integrity began to erode…
The month of Aadi in Tamil Nadu is rich in spiritual fervor, and among the many festivals celebrated, Aadi Thiruvathirai holds a special place in Shaivite tradition. But in 2025, the festival has taken on…