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Heritage Matters
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Once worth their weight in gold, the fine Muslin Jamdanis of Bengal almost vanished from looms. What happened & how was this prized weave revived? Catch our new series ‘Heritage Matters’, where we look at the people and institutions who are working to save our heritage.
History Daily
Snapshort Histories
A Proud Indian & the Seas
Catch the saga of S.S Loyalty, a stubborn Indian nationalist’s attempt to see a homegrown vessel take to the seas at a time when the British, controlled these waters.
Cover Story
Mangaluru’s Jewish Connection
A secret chamber, a hoard of letters and a curious historian is what it took to uncover the roots of a Jewish community that sailed to Mangaluru in the 12th century. Catch the story of the Ben Ezra Jews and their tryst with India
Snapshort Histories
The ‘Other Gandhi’ Meets The World
It was not only Swami Vivekananda who captivated the audience at the World Parliament of Religions at Chicago. There was yet another Indian scholar representing Jainism about whom the international newspapers couldn’t stop talking about. Here is the story of this forgotten hero -
Tales & Trails
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This week the tale of how artists found a novel way to spread the word on India’s fight for freedom
Tales of Our Cities
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It’s the least celebrated part of Delhi, but the hilly Ridge that hugs the city is historic. From the site of the oldest pre-historic settlement of the region to the place where pitched battles were fought in 1857 - catch the many stories that make it so integral to Delhi’s history.
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Amazing India
Amazing India
Chitkul: The Village on the Edge of India
Journey with us to the ‘last village on the Indian frontier’ and immerse yourself in its myths, legends and staggering beauty. This is Chitkul in Himachal Pradesh, and we are near the Indo-Tibetan border
Amazing India
Jodu Kalasa: The Twin-Towered Temple
Twinning back in time! Amid the crumbling stone and forgotten ruins in Sudi, Karnataka lies the most unique of monuments, the twin-towered Jodu Kalasa Temple, with its two sanctums and a common mandapa. We take a closer look!
Amazing India
Bhuj’s Lake of Life
At a time when there is a National debate on our rivers, here is a story that underlines how fresh water bodies play such a crucial role and lessons history can teach.
Treasures of India
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The Nizam of Hyderabad’s jewel collection is considered one of the finest in the world. But what makes it so amazing? Take a look at the finest pieces of the Nizam’s jewels with jewellery historian and Author - Dr Usha R Balakrishnan - as she transports us to another era.
