Village

Photo Essays

Postcard from Medighesi: A Living Legacy

Why did a forgettable village not far from Bengaluru make it to the survey records of the British East India Company? Follow the footsteps of the famous surveyor Francis Buchanan, to find out what treasures Medighesi had to offer.

Snapshort Histories

Chaini Kothi: Saving A Himalayan Wonder

A beautiful but neglected temple complex in Himachal Pradesh finds saviours in the local community that has rallied to conserve it. This is a story of hope and optimism, and the power of persistence when the official custodians of our heritage have paid little heed.

History Daily

Rewinding in Bandra’s Heritage Quarter

A cosy enclave with a 300-year old heritage in the heart of the most glamorous part of Mumbai. What makes the neighbourhood of Ranwar in Bandra so unique?