Indian literature does not have the past as a foreign land; instead, it exists within the very intimate confines of the present, influencing identities, narratives, and geography. Memory, from classical epics to modern novels, does not only serve as a theme but a living force—one inscribed into the walls of houses, ruins, cities, and minds. […]Read More
In the silent unfolding of history, letters have sometimes cried out more audibly than declarations. Intimate, confessional, persuasive, or poetic, the epistolary form has long been a living thread in the tapestry of Indian life—running from royal courts to revolutionary jails, from partitioned homes to contemporary novels. In Indian literature and history, letters have not […]Read More
The Harlem Renaissance was a monumental cultural movement that began in the early 20th century in Harlem, New York City. Spanning roughly from the 1910s to the 1930s, it marked an extraordinary flowering of African American intellectual, artistic, and literary achievement. The Harlem Renaissance reshaped not only African American culture but also had a profound […]Read More
India’s fight for freedom was not just a battle fought on the streets or in the halls of power; it was a cultural revolution that took place through the power of art and literature. These forms of expression became a lifeline for a nation under colonial rule, a way to channel the emotions, frustrations, and […]Read More
Do you know why artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael are famous? They are well respected due to their unique style and ability to challenge the status quo in art form. By the beginning of the fifteenth century, there was a revival of interest in the classical art and literature of ancient Greece […]Read More
Indian mythological stories that evoke a wide range of emotions, one of which is karuna rasa or feelings of compassion and sorrow Mantras that deepen their compassion, generate empathy. It brings it into the space of meaning. This flavor is especially prevalent in the Mahabharata epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, where the characters experience […]Read More
The Agni Purana continues to be one of the important texts among the eighteen Mahapuranas of Hindu literature. It is the text attributed to and named after Agni, the Hindu God of Fire. On reading one finds the text to be dealing with topics concerning ancient Indian culture, tradition and subjects of cosmology, philosophy, and […]Read More
Amidst all the historical archaeological evidences comprising monuments, sculptures, inscriptions, coins, pillars, literature, manuscripts etc, Cave art and paintings outshine the most while revealing the unravelled forlorn stories and instances which are ages old, yet are lively of eternal ritual of art. One among many such historical caves, is the strikingly breathtaking Lascaux Caves, also […]Read More
Among the Upapuranas, the Narasimha Purana is a critically placed text and forms a highly regarded scripture in the Hindu literary tradition. This mythological text was written thousands of years ago and gives a vast amount of knowledge about cosmology, along with genealogy myths and aspects of devotional practices; it is specifically filled with tales […]Read More
In the rich tapestry of Indian history, few stories captivate as much as those of the maharajas and maharanis whose opulent lifestyles and exquisite tastes left an indelible mark on the world. Among these luminaries, Maharani Yashoda Devi of Patiala stands out not only for her grace and charm but also for her legendary collection […]Read More