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Echoes of Equality: Charting the History of Human Rights Law

historified July 14, 2025

Ananya Sinha Human rights law comprises the international and national laws that are intended to safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. The evolution of human rights law is centuries old and encompasses the constant endeavor of humanity towards the realization of dignity, equality, and justice. This essay presents […]Read More

Ancient history Asian history

Ramayan beyond the myths: Historical roots and cultural significance of

historified July 11, 2025

-Muskaan Ramayan, the epic Indian tale of the victory of good over evil, received wide appreciation from Gen Z and brought nostalgia to the generations prior to Gen Z when re-aired during COVID-19. During the difficult times of the pandemic, the Prime Minister of India referred to Ramayan and the struggling life of Lord Rama […]Read More

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Zeroes and Firsts: Where It All Started

historified July 11, 2025

– Bhoomee Vats India has long been credited with the invention of zero. This is further proved when the picture of Gwalior’s Chaturbhuj Temple comes to mind, which is dedicated to Shri Hari Vishnu. The temple, tucked inside the Gwalior Fort, was built under the rule of the sixth Pratihara ruler, King Mihir Bhoj, in […]Read More

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Dr. Ramnath Aghori: Journey of a Modern Aghori Yogi

historified July 10, 2025

-Anushka Sengupta Dr. Ramnath Aghori—sometimes called Yogiraj or Aghoreshwar—appeared in the mid-20th century as one of the most legendary and mysterious figures of the Aghori tantric tradition. Unlike ascetics who retreat into cloisters, Ramnath roamed freely across the borders of India and Nepal, drawing admirers in equal measure of spiritual devotees and kings. His life, […]Read More

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Sri Raghava Yadhaveeyam: A Bidirectional Gem of Sanskrit Poetry

historified July 10, 2025

-Anushka Sengupta “Sri Raghava Yadhaveeyam” is an extraordinary bidirectional poem (also called anuloma-viloma kavya) composed by Sri Venkatadhvari, a 17th-century Sanskrit poet and devotee of Lord Vishnu. What makes this composition so unique is that it tells two entirely different stories—the Ramayana and the Bhagavata (life of Krishna)—depending on the direction in which it is […]Read More

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Projection of History: The Great Ancient Minds of Hampi

historified July 10, 2025

-Bhoomee Vats A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hampi is more than just glorious. It is a huge example of science and the great ancient minds that used it. The 7th-century Virupaksha Temple of Hampi is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha, who is known as Pampapathi and is also a form of Lord Shiva. This extraordinary temple […]Read More

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Clay Chronicles: How Terracotta Sculpted Bengal’s Temple Stories

historified July 8, 2025

-Mili Joshi When we imagine temples in India, we often picture towering stone spires, intricate marble carvings, or grand granite halls echoing with chants. But far from the famous sandstone forts and marble mausoleums lies an earthy, humble medium that has silently preserved centuries of stories — terracotta. Especially in the floodplains of Bengal and […]Read More

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Echoes of Forgotten Forts: Hidden Stories from India’s Overlooked Strongholds

historified July 8, 2025

-Mili Joshi When we think of India’s forts, names like Mehrangarh, Red Fort, or Chittorgarh often come to mind — mighty walls that have graced a thousand postcards. But far away from guided tours and polished plaques lie other forts, tucked in the folds of hills, hidden among forests, or perched quietly on rocky outcrops. […]Read More

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Rashsundari Devi — The First Indian to Write an Autobiography

historified July 8, 2025

-Mili Joshi In the crowded pages of India’s literary history, there lies a name that deserves to shine far brighter than it often does Rashsundari Devi. She wasn’t a queen, a scholar by title, or a revolutionary in the conventional sense. She was, quite simply, a woman who dared to write her life story when […]Read More

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Ambubachi Mela: A Festival of Faith, Fertility and the Feminine

historified July 8, 2025

-Anushka Sengupta The Ambubachi Mela is one of India’s most sacred and unique religious festivals held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. Observed during the monsoon solstice in June, it commemorates the menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya, representing the fertility and regenerative power of the Earth. While most festivals honor divine purity, Ambubachi unabashedly worships […]Read More

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Echoes of Equality: Charting the History of Human Rights Law

Ramayan beyond the myths: Historical roots and cultural significance of

Zeroes and Firsts: Where It All Started

Dr. Ramnath Aghori: Journey of a Modern Aghori Yogi

Sri Raghava Yadhaveeyam: A Bidirectional Gem of Sanskrit Poetry

Projection of History: The Great Ancient Minds of Hampi

Clay Chronicles: How Terracotta Sculpted Bengal’s Temple Stories

Echoes of Forgotten Forts: Hidden Stories from India’s Overlooked Strongholds

Rashsundari Devi — The First Indian to Write an Autobiography

Ambubachi Mela: A Festival of Faith, Fertility and the Feminine

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