Lightning : When M.F Husain painted India of the 1970s
Think M.F Husain and the words that come to your mind are : horses, umbrellas, barefoot, Madhuri Dixit, Picasso, Bombay. Think deeper,...
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...
Monumental Feats of Mughal Women : 7 Iconic Spots in Delhi
Of the Mughal era-monuments in Delhi, many were built under the patronage of the Empire's women. But somehow, the story of their...
Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb, Agra : A Daughter’s Gift
In the chaos of Agra and its many bridges, one could easily miss this elegant pavilion on the riverbank. As one drives...
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,...
Mumtaz Mahal : The Lady in the Taj | #TheseMughalWomen
A grieving emperor's ode to love Sprouting from the golden sands of Agra, there emerges a pristine white...
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,...
Nurmahal : Nur Jahan’s serai in heart of Punjab
Who doesn't know Nur Jahan? The wife of Emperor Jehangir, the Padshah Begum was truly an influential figure at the Mughal court....
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...
How this statue of Shivaji at the Gateway of India replaced a ‘black horse’
If you've ever been to Mumbai, you would've visited the Gateway of India. And if you've been there, you know which statue...