Aranmula Kannadi: The Mirror That Reflects Kerala’s Shining Heritage
Aranmula, a temple town in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, is renowned for its boat race and an extraordinary handcrafted artifact—the Aranmula Kannadi (Aranmula
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What is seersucker, and how it got its name?
Seersucker is a lightweight fabric crafted from linen, cotton, or rayon. It owes its name to the Persian words “shir” (milk) and
King Kothi – A royal palace with a clever name
King Kothi, literally “King’s Palace,” is a historic palace in Hyderabad with an interesting story. The palace was originally owned by Mr.
Wild, beautiful, and endangered: The UNESCO-listed Sundarbans
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world’s largest mangrove forest, spanning 10,000 square kilometers in the Bay of Bengal.
Zinda Tilismath: The Unani ‘magic’ born in Hyderabad
In 1920, during the global Spanish flu pandemic, Hakeem Mohammed Moizuddin Farooqui, a skilled Unani medicine practitioner from Hyderabad, set out to
Weaving compassion: The story behind the sarees of Missionaries of Charity
The striking white cotton saree with blue border stripes, worn by the sisters of the Missionaries of Charity, is more than just
Sidi Saiyed Mosque and its connection with IIMA
The Sidi Saiyed Mosque in Ahmedabad was built between 1572-73 by Sidi Saiyed, a Habshi nobleman. Habshis are people from Abyssinia, which
From Flagstaff House to Nehru’s residence: The story behind Teen Murti Bhavan
The Teen Murti Bhavan in Delhi, previous known as the Flagstaff House, originally served as the residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the
Top 3 reasons to choose a clay idol for Ganesh Chaturthi
The name Ganesha literally means “Lord of the Ganas,” the attendants of Lord Shiva. Ganesha is also known as Vigneshwara, “the one
Tawang: A hill station ‘chosen by the horse’
Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill station known for its breathtaking views, snow-capped mountains, scenic valleys and serene lakes. The