Tag Results: Himalayas
History Daily
Chaini Kothi: Himachal’s Towering Edifice
In the remote, earthquake-prone regions of Himachal Pradesh, is the tallest monument built in the entire Himalayan stretch, a 400-year-old castle temple that has withstood the ravages of nature and time over centuries, the Chaini Kothi. Here is its story.
History in a Dish
Pickle: Preserved by History
Be it a jar of sour limes, tangy mango or spicy chillies that set your mouth on fire, India’s food pantheon is incomplete without pickles or āchār. We take a look at ancient history to find out how pickles made their way into every Indian household
Snapshort Histories
Kumaon: Echoes of the Past
Akshay Chavan reviews Manju Kak’s In The Shadow of The Devi: Kumaon of a Land, a People, a Craft by Niyogi Books
History in a Dish
Chhang: The Beer of the Himalayas
Local tipples or alcoholic brews are common across India but one of the most popular ones has to be the millet based Chhang. Relished across Himalayan areas, there is an interesting legend behind it.