As we think about ancient cities that determined the course of civilization, names like Rome, Babylon, and Alexandria easily come to mind. But on the Indian subcontinent, where the Ganges and the Son rivers merge, there was a city equal in size, refinement, and cosmopolitanism to these colossi. That was Pataliputra which is now remembered […]Read More
-Vani Mishra Ashoka the Great is routinely presented as the template for moral kingship in Indian history. His very name recalls inscribed rock edicts, spiritual enlightenment, and a ruler who renounced the sword for the Dharma. He is revered as a wise and benevolent emperor whose legacy continues to resonate in contemporary India. But what […]Read More
-Vani Mishra There is something quietly amazing about standing under the sky and allowing yourself to ponder just how far it all stretches. Not only the stars, or the galaxies, but time itself the past that preceded us and the future that will continue long after our own passing. This sort of awe is not […]Read More
-Ananya Sinha Starting with the first civilizations and continuing through the era of satellite photographs, maps have recorded much more than land topography they have mapped the hopes, anxieties, and imaginations of humanity. Even before the development of map-making as a scientific art, individuals mapped the world in terms of myth, legend, and religious belief. […]Read More
-Ananya Sinha Nations are more than political land masses bounded by areas between borders, and also the reign of law; nations have deeper, shared memories, shared hopes, and deep cultural consciousness. To this extent, any perception of nations will inevitably start from myth, the very narrative of origin, conflict, and identity that they carry with […]Read More
-Ananya Sinha From Mesopotamian floodplains deluges to the ancient Greek and Indian apocalyptic deluge, flood myths have defined our understanding of how mankind came into being and how civilization is so fleeting. These myths exist in cultures all across the globe and usually describe a worldwide flood destroying whole human races, but sparing a few […]Read More
-Bhoomee Vats An ancient Hindu temple complex, Preah Vihar Temple, is situated at the top of a 525-meter-high cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains along the border between Cambodia and Thailand. The temple’s history dates back to the 9th century and is linked to the early Khmer Empire. Its construction began as a Hindu sanctuary, largely […]Read More
-Bhoomee Vats The practice of serpent worship in India has been deeply rooted in the culture and beliefs of our country. This tradition not only influenced our thoughts about reptiles but also influenced our religious festivals, religious practices, and our regional folklore as well. The serpents or Nagas, as we call them, are not just […]Read More
Bhoomee Vats When everyone hears the word “uncontacted,” they imagine people who are backward or uneducated, but in reality, these tribes are just trying to protect their culture and land by stopping the invasion of people from the outside world. In modern times, where even space is being explored, it is hard to imagine that […]Read More
-Muskan Heroes are unforgettable. They are the personalities fighting for and guiding people to the right paths. But not all heroes are silver screen, larger-than-life characters. Some are silent warriors who choose a real purpose beyond fame. They are forgotten heroes. One of the prominent warriors of Indian history, who lived a life beyond fame, […]Read More