The city of Lucknow shares deep and historic ties with the sacred city of Najaf in Iraq. Catch the story of how the Shia Nawabs of Awadh forged historic links with faraway Iraq and even attempted to ‘bring’ Najaf to Lucknow.
In many ways, life in the 5th century CE was not very different from what it is today, down to fashion trends and antidotes for hangovers. Read on for some fascinating insights into ancient India, from the works of Kalidasa, one of the greatest Indian poets of all time.
A palace complex that was at the heart of the rise of the Jat kingdom in the early 18th century CE, the Deeg Palace is a stand-out for its great style of architecture and its relevance in Jat history.
Politicians looking the other way or even fanning communal hatred. The media sensationalising news & playing to the gallery. If this sounds familiar today, you should read this piece on how Bhagat Singh, cited this as the biggest challenge to India...He was right!