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…
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Rajyavyavahara Kosha: A Lexicon of Indigenous Statecraft India’s historical engagement with statecraft, diplomacy, and governance has been both ancient and indigenous. Among the finest illustrations of this legacy is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s…
The 36 Chapters of the Nāṭyaśāstra: The Foundation of Indian Performing Arts The Nāṭyaśāstra, attributed to the ancient sage Bharata Muni, is one of the most comprehensive treatises on the performing arts in the world.…
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.…