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Asia, Cultural Identity, Intangible Heritage, Religious, Traditions

Navratri and the triumph of Good Over Evil

November 12, 2018November 14, 2018

In India, the celebrations of Navratri spanning over nine days just concluded on the 19th of October, 2018. Each day is dedicated to a different …

Archaeology, Asia, Cultural Identity

Harihara : An marvelous freeze from Halebeedu temple

November 9, 2018October 25, 2018

Beluru and Halebeedu are famous heritage sites in Karnataka. These two twin towns were once the capital cities of Hoysala dynasty. Beluru and Halebeedu both …

Asia, Built Heritage, Conservation, World Heritage Sites

Uch Sharif

November 2, 2018September 26, 2018

Uch Sharif is a city that is known by many to be founded (325 BC) by Alexander The Great during the invasion of Indus Valley. …

Asia, Cultural Identity

A Guide To ‘Little Kabul’ in Delhi, Built By Afghan Refugees With Love

October 27, 2018October 27, 2018

Najeebullah, 32, remembers the exact date, time and year of his arrival in New Delhi. In June 2013, he left the violence of his home …

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage

The Mysore Palace

October 22, 2018September 26, 2018

Have you ever heard about Mysore dosa or Mysore silk? These are the best things that Mysore has given to humanity! But the city has …

Asia, Cultural Identity

A brief history of Kolkata

October 19, 2018September 9, 2018

Geographically, Kolkata (formerly called Calcutta till 2001, thanks to its British colonial past) is situated on the eastern bank of river Hooghly (a major river …

Asia, Food Heritage

Sohan Halwa: The Gift from the City of Saints

October 15, 2018September 5, 2018

I recently went to a handloom and handicraft fair where I purchased Sohan Halwa from a Rajasthani merchant. I hadn’t intended to purchase it at …

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage, Nature, Travel

Wah Gardens

October 11, 2018September 27, 2018

Located about 30 miles north west of the nation’s capital; Islamabad, on the Grand Trunk Road lie the Wah Gardens in the old village of …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Intangible Heritage

The old and forgotten ‘Thattai’ work

October 5, 2018September 5, 2018

Lifestyles change, and with them change our means of living. With the growing times, there are certain professions that continue to be followed, but many …