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Baba Ramdev Pir: The Folk Saint Whose Shrine Became a Symbol of Faith, Equality and Shared Devotion
In the vast cultural landscape of Rajasthan, where history, folklore and faith often exist side by side, few figures command as distinctive a place...
Lalbaugcha Raja: From a Community’s Vow to Mumbai’s Most Iconic Ganpati
Every year, when Mumbai turns into a sea of colour, music and devotion for Ganesh Chaturthi, one name commands extraordinary attention, Lalbaugcha Raja. For...
Mahasatya of Ahar: Where the Mewar Royals Return to the Earth
Just a few kilometres from the grandeur of Udaipur's City Palace, away from the bustle of the city, stands a place of quiet dignity...
When Faith Found Its Voice: The Quiet Power of Hanuman Ansh
How a modest film, without star power or spectacle, became a deeply moving cinematic experience and an unlikely box-office phenomenonThere are films that you...
Neem Karoli Baba: Remembering Maharaj-ji on his Mahasamadhi Anniversary
September 11 marks the Mahasamadhi anniversary of Neem Karoli Baba, one of India's widely revered spiritual teachers and devotees of Lord Hanuman. Known affectionately...
9/11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World
On the morning of September 11, 2001, the United States witnessed one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history. Nineteen militants associated with...
From Chicago to the World: Why Swami Vivekananda’s Message Still Resonates
133 years after his historic address in Chicago, Swami Vivekananda’s call for tolerance, universal acceptance and harmony continues to speak to a divided worldOn...
The Spring That Refused a King: Unlocking the Secrets of Verinag
There is a particular kind of silence at Verinag before the crowds arrive. Pine-covered slopes surround an octagonal pool of remarkably clear water, while...
Jauhar Was Not Cowardice: Understanding Jauhar, Kesariya and Saka
Some chapters of history cannot be understood merely by looking at them through the values of the present. They must first be understood through...
World Letter Writing Day: Celebrating the Lost Art of Putting Pen to Paper
Every year, World Letter Writing Day is observed on September 1 to celebrate the simple yet powerful tradition of writing letters. In an age...
Sanskrit Diwas: Celebrating a Language That Preserves India’s Knowledge
Every year, on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan, India observes Sanskrit Diwas, or World Sanskrit Day, to celebrate one...
Folklores of India Where Stories Carry the Memory of a Civilization
Long before stories found their way into books, films and digital screens, they travelled from one generation to another through voices. Grandparents told them...
243 Steps to Shiva: The Story of Srinagar’s Ancient Shankaracharya Temple
High above Srinagar, on a forested hill overlooking the city, stands a small stone temple that seems to watch over the entire valley. This...
From Camera Obscura to Smartphones: The Fascinating History of Photography
Photography may seem like a modern invention, but its foundations go back thousands of years. Long before cameras could capture and preserve an image,...
Who Was Goswami Tulsidas? The Saint-Poet Who Immortalised Lord Ram in Indian Literature
Goswami Tulsidas was one of the most celebrated poet-saints of the Bhakti tradition and one of the most influential figures in medieval Hindi literature....