India’s ancient civilization is not only among the oldest in the world but also one of the most innovative. From mathematics and astronomy to medicine, architecture, and metallurgy, ancient Indian contributions have significantly influenced global…
India is not merely a modern nation-state; it is an ancient civilization with an unbroken continuity of spiritual, cultural, and intellectual traditions spanning over millennia. Its civilizational strength lies in its rootedness in Dharma—the cosmic…
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 Gilgit Manuscripts: A Window into Ancient Buddhist Scholarship The Gilgit Manuscripts are among the most significant and ancient literary treasures unearthed in the Indian subcontinent. Dating back to the 5th to 6th century CE,…
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,…