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‘Mughal Glass’ | Tara Desjardins’ new book tracks the history of glassmaking in India
The Hindu· 2 days agoThe painting is spectacular because in the 18th century, with electronic speakers still in the...
Why the Safdarjung Tomb in Delhi lacks the grandeur of Mughal tombs
The Telegraph· 6 days agoStanding in the heart of Delhi, the Safdarjung’s Tomb (1754) happens to be the last of the Mughal...
Stop this North-South divide over mangoes. The real match is playing out in Bihar and Bengal
Theprint· 1 day agoAbout 60 kilometres downstream of the Bhagirathi/Hooghly, a distributary of the Ganga, is...
Qutub Minar dethrones Agra Fort as tourist magnet in historic shift
Business Standard India· 3 days agoQutub Minar, a 13th-century marvel constructed by the Delhi Sultanate, has surpassed the Mughal ...
Divine diplomacy—how Jagannath shaped a millennium of Indian politics
Theprint· 3 days agoThe Cholas often patronised local deities to win loyalties, but at the peak of their expansion, they...
Deepika Padukone Wears A Necklace Inspired By Bazubands Worn By Sikh Maharajas
Times Now· 1 day agoWhat Deepika wore around her neck is a Bazuband, with a history that goes back to Maharaja Ranjit...
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : History, Culture and Social Issues MCQs on Ram Mohan...
Indian Express· 5 days ago1. In 1817, he collaborated with Scottish philanthropist David Hare to set up the Hindu College. 3....
Namaste India: Singapore Ambassador To India Cooks Biryani For The First Time - News18
News18· 6 days agoBiryani is one of the most popular dishes in the Indian subcontinent. The dish is made by layering...
Discourses in conflict
The Telegraph· 6 days agoIt’s a point to keep in mind as India moves beyond the euphoria of celebrating the 75th anniversary of Independence. How do such symbols of Empire matter...
A performance that illuminates the lesser known parts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s life
Indian Express· 3 days agoOn 13 July 1660, the army of Shivaji Maharaj was in retreat from the marauding forces of the Bijapur...