Plant species mentioned in texts from the past 800 years hint the wooded grasslands of western India have been there since ...
The Brahmastra is often described as a divine weapon, yet many ancient texts hint at a power comparable to or even greater ...
According to Arjun Monga, astrology should feel comforting and not fearful. He wanted to bring back the warmth of human ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati, praising his empowering writings, commitment to ...
Between the years 629 and 645 AD the famous Chinese monk Xuanzang traveled through Central Asia and India to visit Buddhist ...
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Who stole the colours of India?

Ancient India was among the first to experiment with colours and dyed fabric was among its prime exports. However, the west's fear of colours, India's colonial history and mindset, and the class bias ...
The future belongs to those who can turn knowledge into action, and India’s skilled hands are poised to build a stronger, ...
Ancient Indian texts include long lists of kings—some reigning for hundreds or even thousands of years. But how accurate are these records? In this Myths Highlights episode, we examine the king lists ...
India’s Deepavali festival earns UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tag, marking a proud moment and highlighting the country’s rich cultural traditions.
A New Democratic History, Rohit De and Ornit Shani show how upper-caste Hindus tried to protect caste privilege by presenting ...
Discover how Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar's teachings are transforming lives globally, focusing on inner awakening and practical ...
India's diverse states bear names reflecting their rich cultural tapestry, drawing from local languages, Sanskrit, ancient ...