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Rani of Jhansi

Part 1: Series on the life stories of the women warriors in India

Author : Ratnakar Sadasyula, IT professional and a history enthusiast

Keywords : Manikarnika, Courage, Honor, Chandela rulers, Meerut, Doctrine of Lapse

Catuṣṣaṣṭi-kalās (Part 4)

Vastuvidya was a well developed branch of knowledge in India since ancient times

Author : Dr Arathi V B, Vibhu Academy, Bangalore

Keywords : Vastu vidya, Stupa, Arthasastra, Sanskrit, Environmental Science, Nature

Arupadai Veedu: Palani, where Lord Muruga heals (Part 4)

The ‘Navapashanam’ idol is very powerful and has healing properties

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

Keywords : Lord Muruga, Palani, Agasthiyar

Guru Nanak: Enlightenment (Part 4)

A new spiritual and humanistic message of universality

Author : Harminder Kaur, Senior Journalist and Author

Keywords : Oneness, Enlightenment

Guru Nanak: The initiation ceremony, work and marriage (Part 3)

Nanak had an inquisitive mind and was always seeking answers to logical questions

Author : Harminder Kaur, Senior Journalist and Author

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Chola merchant guilds and ancient trade wars

In 1015, Raja Raja Chola sent a trade mission to China with pearls, ivory ...

Author : Nithya Raghunathan, heritage and culture enthusiast

Keywords : Cholas, Trade wars

Aarupadai Veedu: Thiruchendur, where Lord Muruga destroyed the Asura (Part 3)

Surapadman was wreaking havoc, and the Devas were clueless. What happened next?

Author : Rama. Karu. Gnana Sambandan, Industrialist and Writer, Madurai

Keywords : Lord Muruga, Tamil Nadu, Adi Shankara

Guru Nanak: A precocious child (Part 2)

At five, he began to ask questions about the purpose of life and spiritual subjects

Author : Harminder Kaur, Senior Journalist and Author

Keywords : Sikhism, Spirituality, Guru Nanak

From Nagapattinam to Sumatra: How the Cholas braved the seas (Part 1)

Mariners harnessed knowledge from the skies and steered their vessels to victory

Author : Nithya Raghunathan, heritage and culture enthusiast

Keywords : Cholas, Rajendra Chola, Naval power, Astronomy

Gurū Nãnak: A Universal Thinker (Part 1)

A philosophy that is universal, timeless and as true today as it was in 15th century

Author : Harminder Kaur, Senior Journalist and Author 

Keywords : Guru Nanak, Inclusivity, Humanism

Chess, Mathematics and Corona: Learning from the wisdom of our ancient texts

Ancient Indian mathematicians had a fascination for large numbers and calculations

Author : Chandrahas M. Halai, Science and Technology Writer

Keywords : Coronavirus, pandemic, Bhaskara, Ancient Indian Mathematics

A virtual journey through the Shakti Peethams in Telugu states

Bhakti, History and Architecture: The Devi's various forms attract crores of Hindus every year

Author : Ratnakar Sadasyula, IT professional and a history enthusiast

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Dasara through the ages: A festival that withstood invasions, colonialism and rivals

How Mysuru's Wodeyars have upheld a tradition for the last 4oo years

Author : Jagdeesh Laxman Singh, travel writer and photographer

Keywords : Dasara, Mysuru, Navratri, Wodeyars

Social Reformers in Tamil Nadu (Part 2)

 Part-2 of the series tracing history of abolition of Devadasi practice in Tamil Nadu

Author : Ma Venkatesan, Writer

Keywords : devadasi, history of india, reform in india, dravidians

Social Reformers in Tamil Nadu (Part 1)

 Part-1 of the series tracing history of abolition of Devadasi practice in Tamil Nadu

Author : Ma Venkatesan, Writer

Keywords : devadasi, history of india, reform in india, dravidians