Irish-born painter Thomas Hickey's painting in 1806 of three queens of Mysore where the royal woman on the right is pulling up her sari to spread awareness about small-pox vaccination. Photo: PRIVATE ...
From princely states to new states — let's revisit the evolution of India’s states. Here's a one-stop read to understand ...
For weeks, Pakistani and Afghan forces have fought across — and over — the frontier drawn by 19th-century Britain through historically Pashtun lands. Now, as they attempt to negotiate a lasting ...
The Ajanta Murals, located in Maharashtra, India, are a collection of ancient paintings that date back to the 2nd century BCE ...
Scott Simon talks with Candice Millard about 19th century British exploration and her new book, "River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile." The quest ...
Vande Mataram isn’t a relic preserved in amber, it’s a living, breathing expression of Indian identity that continues to evolve with each generation that embraces it.
CHANDIGARH, INDIA—Zee News reports that the remains of 282 Indian soldiers who fought in the First War of Independence in 1857 against the rule of the British East India Company have been uncovered in ...
India’s long relationship with spirits goes far beyond its colonial past. While many may associate the country’s alcohol industry with modern brands, a few legendary distilleries have been crafting ...
The quest to find the headwaters of the Nile River was the space race of the middle of the 19th century. Candice Millard's book, "River Of The Gods: Genius, Courage And Betrayal In The Search For The ...