A History of Mughal Cuisine through Cookbooks
On any given weekend, my head is usually occupied with the thoughts of food. The tastebuds have been working over time for a year...
Republic of Art: The Constitution as an Illustrated History of India
The Constitution of India is a fascinating piece of art. What other book can guide your present and ensure your future while constantly acknowledging...
In Paintings: Diwali & A History of Firecrackers in India
This Diwali, we are exploring the many paintings that depict the celebration and ethos of Diwali while digging out the history of firecrackers.
The use...
What these paintings tell us about Jahanara and Shah Jahan
Princess Jahanara is the quintessential #bosslady. Even in a family full of strong female figures, she stands out. Her extraordinary political clout, business acumen...
A Visual History of the Partition of India : A Story in Art
A decade ago, a group of us girls having staged our first play ‘Toba Tek Singh’ found ourselves excited at an invite extended to...
India, on display : The Great Exhibition of 1851
Between May 1 - October 11, 1851 more than six million people flocked to London's Hyde Park to see 'wonders from across the world'....
Zebunissa, the Poet Princess: Why every kid needs to grow up on her story!
Amidst the many Mughal women who have remained lost in years of obscurity, is the story of "the concealed one", Zebunissa (also, Zeb-un-Nissa)! A...
A Gurudwara in Amritsar commemorates the Battle of Saragarhi
On the now-famous heritage trail of Amritsar, near the Golden Temple, stands the Gurudwara Saragarhi. The Gurudwara, was declared open by Sir Charles Pvez...
Remembering Mahatma Gandhi through Art !
Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi , a global icon for peace was assassinated on January 30, 1948 by Nathuram Godse, sending an entire nation into...
Rani Laxmibai : The Warrior Queen of Jhansi
On this day, that is June 18, we remember the legendary Queen of Jhansi, Rani Laxmibai. Often tagged as India's Joan of Arc, the...