The Cauvery River is one of South India’s most important rivers, playing a lifeline to millions of inhabitants in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. Greatly known for agricultural activity and cultural importance, the river Cauvery supports paddy fields, various industries, and hydropower projects. However, the Cauvery is also associated with interstate water disputes, particularly […]Read More
The Chambal is one of India’s most mysterious rivers-it flows through the rugged terrains of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. With steep ravines and the notoriety of the Chambal dacoits, it lends itself to wild tales of lawlessness and adventure, but beneath these fictions lies a river of immense ecological importance. It houses some […]Read More
Sutlej is the longest tributary of the Indus River, and it is a very crucial part of forming the culture, economy, and history of North India and Pakistan. It streams over Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Pakistan, acting as a life-saver for civilizations throughout centuries. It has witnessed antiquated exchange courses, devout developments like Sikhism, and […]Read More
The Teesta River is an India-Bangladesh river over which various forms of struggle and bargaining have occurred: for geopolitical tensions, environmental debate, and cultural storytelling. This river originates in the Eastern Himalayas and flows into the states of Sikkim and West Bengal in India before entering Bangladesh, joining up with the Brahmaputra River. The waters […]Read More
The Gandak River is an important source that has great significance for being culturally, historically, and ecologically rich. The river flows from Nepal as well as India through the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Being one of the principal tributaries of the Ganges, Gandak had shaped agricultural practices, routes for trade, and traditions in […]Read More
The Periyar, often called the lifeline of Kerala, plays a great role supporting the state’s economy, and agriculture, and meeting water requirements. It is playing a crucial role in irrigating fields, water supply, and hydropower production from the Western Ghats to the Arabian Sea. However, such utility is not its only importance. It has deep […]Read More
The cultural history of Gujarat has borne witness to the multitude of creativity that has existed here for centuries. Having been the home to a lot of traditional art style, one that often gets missed out on when connecting India’s art history and Gujarat is the rogan style of painting. Rogan art, a method of […]Read More
India as a country has a very rich history, and we see it in its language, in its art forms and also its people. Warli painting, an art form from the Warli tribe of Maharashtra is one that is for years continued to reflect such rich culture of the country. This ancient form of art […]Read More
Pichwai paintings are a vibrant and intricate form and style of Indian art which has been captivating art enthusiasts and devotees alike for centuries. Because of their initial origination in the temples of Nathdwara in Rajasthan, these paintings allow us to witness the magnificence of the beauty of devotion blending with artistic genius. Apart from […]Read More
The Bagh Caves are a fascinating collection of nine rock-cut structures found on the slopes of the Vindhya Range near the town of Bagh in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. They were created around the 5th to 6th century CE, showcasing the artistry and architectural skill of ancient Indian craftsmen. These caves, much […]Read More