Heritage

India is blessed with a rich heritage. From the world’s tallest brick minaret to the second largest dome in the word, the country is home to some of the greatest architectural wonders of the world. Explore the grand monuments of India in this section.

India Perspectives

Rock Solid

Issue 06 Heritage

Within the precincts of Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh lies Bhimbetka. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bhimbetka is home to unusually shaped rock formations that gave man a canvas to express his creativity on. Viewed f....

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Unearthing Madurai's Rich Past

Issue 06 Heritage

The small hamlet of Keezhadi in Sivaganga district near Madurai in the state of Tamil Nadu recently got its share of international recognition as it became a site of historical importance. A number of square-shaped trenches were dug out by the Archae....

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India Perspectives

Uncovering the Legacy of Lothal

Issue 06 Heritage

The Indus Valley Civilization is believed to be one of the oldests harbinger of organized communal life and settlement in the world. Also known as the Harappan Civilization, it was from 2600 to 1900 BC that this system was at its....

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Never Losing Track Rewari Loco Shed

Issue 06 Heritage

What is common between some significant silver screen outings such as Sultan, Gandhi My Father, Pranayam, Pornab, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Jaanisaar and Ki & Ka? No, it’s not the actors or the plot but the legendary locomotives which were an essential p....

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India Perspectives

Seat of Timeless Wisdom

Issue 06 Heritage

One of the world’s most ancient seats of knowledge is Nalanda, a university whose ruins are located at a distance of 12 km from Rajgir in Bihar. The ancient university is presently undergoing an extensive restoration by some of....

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The Indian toy story
Sudarshan Khanna,Surabhi Khanna

The Indian toy story

Issue 02, 2021 Heritage

“The best thing a child can do with a toy is break it,” believes Arvind Gupta, scientist and toy inventor, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2018 for his unique contribution to education. Toys are an integral part of childhoo....

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Preservation of an ancient craft
Maling Gombu

Preservation of an ancient craft

Issue 06 Heritage

Arunachal Pradesh, popularly referred to as India’s land of the rising Sun, is rich in traditional handicrafts, art forms and natural resources, which have the potential for developing village-based industries and aiding to rur....

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Juhi Mirza

Lost and Found Treasures of India

Issue 01, 2021 Heritage

In November last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that an ancient statue of Devi Annapurna, stolen from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh about a century ago, is being brought back home from Canada. The statue of the g....

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Sonal Kulkarni-Joshi

The linguistic landscape of india

Issue 04, 2020 Heritage

India’s society, culture, history and politics have continuously been shaped by the multiplicity of her languages. So, how many languages are spoken in India? The country is home to speakers of about 461 languages. Of these, 44....

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