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50 lesser-known facts about the legendary musician Tansen

Pratha

Aug 30
4 min

50 lesser-known facts about the legendary musician Tansen

Check out some quick facts on the legendary musician Tansen.

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The Hindu Philosophy of Matsya Nyaya and its Contemporary Relevance

Prerana Thakur

Jul 20
4 min

The Hindu Philosophy of Matsya Nyaya and its Contemporary Relevance

Read more about the meaning of the ancient Indian principle Matsyanyaya described in the Arthashastra by Chanakya (Kautilya).

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The political significance of Ambedkar statues in India

Prerana Thakur

Oct 13, 2022
3 min

The political significance of Ambedkar statues in India

Read more about the cultural significance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statues and how they represent the issue of Dalit rights.

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Rukhmabai Raut: India's First Female Practicing Doctor and the Harbinger of Age of Consent Act

Prerana Thakur

Jun 17, 2022
5 min

Rukhmabai Raut: India's First Female Practicing Doctor and the Harbinger of Age of Consent Act

Read about Rukhmabai, a child bride, who became India’s first practicing female doctor & helped in establishing the Age of Consent Act.

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How did the arrival of Portuguese traders in India affect our economy, politics, and culture?

Akshita Rana

Jun 10, 2022
5 min

How did the arrival of Portuguese traders in India affect our economy, politics, and culture?

Read how the arrival of Portuguese trader Vasco Da Gama served as a turning point in Indian economic, cultural, and political history.

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Notion of Purity and Pollution in Hinduism

Prerana Thakur

Jan 15, 2022
4 min

Notion of Purity and Pollution in Hinduism

Learn about concepts of purity and pollution, and how they lead to discriminatory practises in Hinduism.

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How Are Lord Mahavira’s Teachings Relevant Today?

Vrushabh Magdum

Nov 20, 2021
4 min

How Are Lord Mahavira’s Teachings Relevant Today?

In this world where most people seek answers in religion, Lord Mahavira's preachings can still solve their problems. Find out how here!

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How Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Reformed the Indian Society

Divya Balvally

Sep 28, 2021
5 min

How Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Reformed the Indian Society

After an incident where he was insulted for his caste, Jyotirao Phule pledged to reform Indian society. Read about his contributions here.

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How Raksha Bandhan United Hindus and Muslims amidst the Partition of Bengal

Divya Balvally

Aug 18, 2021
3 min

How Raksha Bandhan United Hindus and Muslims amidst the Partition of Bengal

Rabindranath Tagore used the festival of Raksha Bandhan to emphasise brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims during the partition of Bengal.

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Why You Should Visit the Partition Museum in Amritsar, Punjab

Pratha

Aug 13, 2021
3 min

Why You Should Visit the Partition Museum in Amritsar, Punjab

Partition Museum in Amritsar, Punjab is the only museum in the world that is dedicated to the partition of a country...

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Everything You Need to Know About Lord Jagannath And The Sacred Rath Yatra of Puri

Prerana Thakur

Jul 10, 2021
5 min

Everything You Need to Know About Lord Jagannath And The Sacred Rath Yatra of Puri

This year, the Rath Yatra of Puri will begin on the 12th of July. Read about the importance of the event & the deity it is associated with.

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Guru-Shishya Parampara: An Introduction to the Ancient Indian Education System

Pratha

Jul 7, 2021
4 min

Guru-Shishya Parampara: An Introduction to the Ancient Indian Education System

Guru-shishya Paramapara is an Ancient Indian method of education. Read to find how different it is from the modern Indian education system.

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Prerana Thakur

Jun 17, 2021
4 min

When Yoga was Banned in India

Yoga has today become an international phenomenon but did you know it was once banned in India? Read more to find out why.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Parsi Community in India

Khushi Makasare

Jun 8, 2021
5 min

Everything You Need to Know About the Parsi Community in India

With a rough history of struggle and displacement, who are the Parsis and how have they thrived within the Indian society?

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Ancient Indian Sustainable Practices We Can Use Even Today

Pratha

Jun 2, 2021
3 min

Ancient Indian Sustainable Practices We Can Use Even Today

India, and its ages-old relationship with sustainability can be seen in these practices followed by Indians since time immemorial.

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How are the Teachings of Gautam Buddha Relevant Today?

Pratha

May 19, 2021
4 min

How are the Teachings of Gautam Buddha Relevant Today?

The key tenets of Buddhist teachings- noble eightfold path, the theory of karma, and the jataka tales are still relevant as...

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Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was a Visionary Leader. Here’s why.

Pratha

May 5, 2021
3 min

Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was a Visionary Leader. Here’s why.

A playwright, poet, painter, Rabindranath Tagore is a household name till date. Despite being born in a different era, Tagore...

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Kumar Prashant

Feb 20, 2021
3 min

Queen Victoria’s Love Story With Urdu

Eventually, the beautiful language of Urdu caught the Queen's attention. But who would teach her an Indian language in her homeland?

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A Brief Introduction of the Mughal Emperors

Kumar Prashant

Jan 12, 2021
4 min

A Brief Introduction of the Mughal Emperors

Each Mughal ruler, whether it be Babur, Akbar, or Shah Jahan, left their imprint on India in a unique manner...

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Life of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar through his Poems

Shailaja Sarangi

Jan 9, 2021
4 min

Life of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar through his Poems

Zafar actively wrote a number of poems which give us an idea about the events in his life. For instance...

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