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Tales & Trails
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We go the heart of India, Nagardhan, an ancient site, that is still revealing its mysteries. It takes us to the story of the prominent princess Prabhavati the daughter of Gupta emperor Chandragupta and the noted Sanskrit poet Kalidasa. Marvel at the mysterious gigantic pots of Nagardhan, whose presence has astounded archaeologists!
Amazing India
Amazing India
Tripura’s Ujjayanta: Seat of the Manikyas
The Ujjayanta Palace rose from the havoc of a devastating earthquake to become a symbol of Tripura. Visit the abode of the Manikya dynasty, which also doubles as a museum of the culture of Northeast India
Amazing India
Khetri Fort: Shekhawati’s Hidden Gem
If Shekhawati in Rajasthan is synonymous with havelis, temples and historic monuments, here’s a treasure that is usually overlooked. Crowned by a massive fort, the town of Khetri is known for its unusual tryst with India’s destiny
Cover Story
Sindh’s Other ‘City of the Dead’
Not far from Thatta, the medieval capital of Sindh, is one of the world’s largest cemetery – the Makli Necropolis. This hilltop city of the dead holds half a million tombs, many still astonishingly beautiful. Catch the story of Makli and the town that flourished at the mouth of the Indus
Tales of Our Cities
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Imposing and hauntingly beautiful, the great fort of Tughlaqabad was also cursed. Hear the story of the sultan who wanted to build the most impregnable fort and the Sufi saint, who cast a shadow on his ambitions. Join Historian & Author Sapna Liddle in Tughlaqabad...
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Forgotten Treasures
Forgotten Treasures
Asia’s First Stamp from Sindh
Catch the story of the ‘Scinde Dawk’, the first stamp to be introduced in Asia, and the tale of colonial geopolitics and greed behind it
Forgotten Treasures
The Fabulous Timur Ruby
The fascinating story of how one of India’s most historic gems ended up in a British treasure
Forgotten Treasures
Threaded Tales in the Chamba Rumal
The story of the weave that tells great stories
The Great Indian Gharanas
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Khayal, the modern genre of classical singing in Northern India, popularized by Amir Khusro in the 13th century, saw a great revival in the 18th century. LHI’s Nikhil Inamdar tells us how the tide turned for Khayal
History in a Dish
History in a Dish
Vindaloo: The ‘Curry of the Lads’
Catch the story of the Vindaloo and its journey from the Island of Madeira to Goa and then to the football stadiums of Britain
History in a Dish
Saffron: Kashmir’s Golden Spice
Catch the story of the Kashmiri Saffron, from its ancient roots to the challenges it faces today
History in a Dish
The Samosa Trail
Dip into the history of the Samosa to see how India’s favourite snack made its way into the country and how it has always been a travellers delight!