The legacy of Sukapha, founder of Ahom kingdom
Political commentator Garga Chatterjee faces arrest for remarks about the Ahom ruler. A look at…
History
Remembering Madari Pasi: The Uncelebrated Peasant Leader of the Eka Movement
Almost a century ago, there lived a man belonging to an ‘untouchable’ caste in the…
KADAMBA DYNASTY
Kadamba dynasty (kadamba) is one of the most ancient and long serving royal dynasties of…
10 Unsung Freedom Fighters From The Northeast India Should Celebrate
The contributions of personalities from the Northeast are often left out when we speak about…
Kalki Koechlin on being friends with ex-husband Anurag Kashyap: ‘You can love a person and not be able to live with them’
Despite getting a divorce from Anurag Kashyap, Kalki Koechlin is still on friendly terms with him. The two…
Kesavananda Bharati, whose petition led to landmark verdict on Constitution, dies at 79
In 1973, Kesavananda had filed a case challenging the Kerala government’s attempts to impose restrictions…
Remembering an extraordinary lady:Sister Nivedita
We belong to an era where humanism is almost a misnomer. Crass commercialism, fathomless greed,…
The Ikshavakus: Myth Meets History in Andhra (3rd CE – 4th CE)
Ikshvaku was the founder of the Solar Dynasty. Lord Sri Rama, Bhageeratha and other great…
Seven major evacuation operations conducted in India’s history
Listen to the podcast to know about the first leg of India’s coronavirus evacuation that…
Lord Chelmsford:Lord Chelmsford served as Governor General and Viceroy of India from 1916 to 1921
Lord Chelmsford served as Governor General and Viceroy of India from 1916 to 1921. Important…
Lord Hardinge II (1910–16):Lord Hardinge served as India’s Viceroy
From 1910 to 1916, Lord Hardinge served as India’s Viceroy. He had entered the diplomatic…
Humayun’s Tomb: In the Memory of an Emperor
Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi is the first-of-its-kind opulent mausoleum built in India and also the first…
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Introduction: Revered as a Bengali icon, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a Bengali Sanskrit pundit, educator,…
National Statistics Day 2020: Current Theme, History and Significance
National Statistics Day 2020: It is observed on 29 June. The day commemorates the birth…
SAPTA-MATRIKAS
Saptamatrika, (Sanskrit: “Seven Mothers”) in Hinduism, a group of seven mother-goddesses, each of whom is the shakti,…