Ancient Culture

Discover the power of the lemon-chilli sentinel, India’s ubiquitous business talisman. Explore how this ritual to ward off the evil eye provides psychological comfort and cultural continuity in a modern …

Debating the British Raj’s legacy: Was it a project of modernisation, bringing railways and law, or did it steal India’s soul through economic drain, cultural subjugation, and a policy of …

Discover the Tika/Tilak, India’s unique forehead markings. Explore how these diverse dots and streaks act as spiritual and social signals in ceremonies and daily life, a ritualistic gesture rich in …

Discover the hidden science of Sankranti! Learn how India’s vibrant harvest festival is rooted in sophisticated astronomy, timing the sun’s journey to guide seasons, crops, and cultural celebrations across the …

Discover Kajal, India’s iconic eye cosmetic. Explore its unique dual role enhancing beauty and offering spiritual protection (‘nazar’), a tradition cherished from infancy to adulthood across the subcontinent.

Explore the foundational philosophies of Asia’s giants. We contrast India’s fluid, contextual Dharma with China’s rigid, hierarchical Confucianism to understand their deep civilisational differences and modern trajectories.

Discover how Shiva Nataraja’s cosmic dance remarkably mirrors modern quantum physics concepts of creation, destruction, and energy. Ancient Indian symbolism meets cutting-edge science in this mind-bending exploration.

Colonial misreadings twisted key Indian philosophical concepts like dharma, karma, and yoga. Discover how these misconceptions spread and the ongoing efforts to reclaim their authentic, nuanced interpretations.

Discover why India’s walls are vibrant colour bombs! Explore how brightly painted homes, from pink to lime, express joy, spiritual auspiciousness, and community pride—a unique Indian cultural characteristic.

Discover India’s unique tradition of festival idols, like Ganesha and Durga. Crafted from clay and then immersed, they embody spiritual impermanence and the vibrant, cyclical nature of creation and renewal.