Dukpas – The Oldest Tribal Community of North Bengal Fighting Extinction The serene hills of Darjeeling offer an experience one would cherish forever. But deep within these hilly terrains reside an old, vanishing Tibetan-Buddhist tribe – Drugpa or Dukpa. This indigenous community inhabits the foothills of the Himalayas on the Indo-Butan border, living in a […]
Sakal Ban: The 700 Years Old Song of Heeramandi The beauty of Heeramandi, the Gajagamini walk, and its soulful songs must have thawed your heart. The Netflix series is a historical tale of the Heera Mandi neighborhood in Lahore, Pakistan. But this historicity of the series also encompasses its classical musical creations. For instance, the […]
The Cashmere Fever: How An Indian Shawl Changed The Fashion Landscape of Europe Have you ever desired to wrap yourself in the warmth and luxury of the rich cashmere shawls? If yes, then you share an affinity with the Europeans of the 18th and 19th centuries. In the pre-modern era, Indian textiles had taken over […]
From Carriers of Culture to Women of ‘Ill Repute’: Transformation Of Tawaifs In British Raj Heeramandi has left people in awe of and sympathetic to tawaifs. Their talent and beauty have inspired many fashion trends but the dreadful display of their lives has raised many eyes on who they were. Tawaifs or nautch girls as […]
50 Places To Visit In Delhi For A Perfect Vacation Delhi, the capital city of India, nurtures a separate world inside it. From enthralling monuments and fascinating museums to crowded shopping streets and peaceful parks, it has them all. All the places to visit in Delhi unfold a story of its own. Its beauty will […]
18 Major Indus Valley Civilization Sites And Their Findings Indus Valley Civilization, one of the Bronze Age civilizations of the world, existed from 3300-1300 BCE in the Indian subcontinent. It grew on the banks of the Indus River extending from modern-day northeast Afghanistan to Pakistan and northwest India. Indus Valley Civilization sites are divided into […]
10 Famous Historical Places in India You Need To Visit India has a vast history of religions, kings, and empires that have left their imprint on the country’s soil. They demonstrated their power through the construction of monuments that are today famous historical places in India. Each of these places narrates a story of the […]
Kumbhalgarh Fort – Second Longest Wall In The World Rajasthan translates to a kaleidoscope of delicious food, vibrant turbans, royal palaces, and forts! The grandiose citadels mirror the legendary history of the state. Of the many, the impregnable Kumbhalgarh Fort, with the second longest wall in the world, glorifies the spirit of Rajasthan the most. Built strategically in […]
