The Aghoris are among the most misunderstood ascetic traditions associated with Hindu spirituality. Their practices are often described through stories about cremation grounds, ash, meditation and rituals that appear unusual to ordinary society. Because of…
Baba Kinaram is regarded as one of the most influential saints in the history of the Aghor tradition of India. Associated primarily with Kashi, or Varanasi, he is remembered not merely as an ascetic who…
India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has expanded rapidly over the past decade. Start-ups, technology companies and new businesses are emerging across the country, but much of the attention remains concentrated in a handful of major urban centres.…
Raja Salhesh, also written as Raja Sahlesh, Salhes or Sailesh, is one of the most important folk heroes of Bihar and the Mithila region. Revered particularly by the Dusadh community, he occupies a unique position…
Baba Chauharmal, also known as Veer Chauharmal or Chuharmal, occupies a special place in the cultural and religious traditions of the Dusadh (Paswan) community, particularly in Bihar. Remembered as a brave warrior, wrestler, protector and…
India has witnessed another remarkable milestone in the history of women in the armed forces. Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has become the first Indian woman fighter pilot to successfully complete the prestigious Fighter Combat Leader…
When people hear the word “Maratha,” their minds naturally turn toward Maharashtra, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the forts of the Western Ghats and the Maratha Empire that emerged in western and central India. Few immediately associate…
If you have never heard of analogue paneer, you are certainly not alone. Most people simply call it “fake paneer.” The term has suddenly become widely discussed after Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat took action against…
The signing of the Mecca Pact, a new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, has created a fresh geopolitical equation stretching from the Gulf to South Asia. Signed in Mecca on August 7,…
India’s renewable energy sector has witnessed one of the fastest transformations in the world over the past decade. Among all renewable sources, solar energy has emerged as the biggest success story. From having a modest…