From ancient legends to colonial records, uncover how Guwahati got its iconic name and what it reveals about the region's rich past. A blend of myth, history, and language comes alive in this deep ...

Seasonings are mustard seeds, curry leaves, nuts and chiles — but the most compelling part is the refreshingly simple ...

The Republic of India’s understanding of religious policy should not be based only on this or that North Indian Sultan, but ...

A new exhibition in Dublin showcases historic manuscripts written in Irish monasteries. The show also features medieval ...

Since the first exchanges between India and Greece, the ancient Greeks were fascinated by the stories of India's mysterious gymnosophists.

Today's WorldView How ancient India changed the world The Indian subcontinent’s connections to the West, especially via the Roman empire, were far richer than once thought.

Two British academics discovered that a “copy” of the medieval text, held in Harvard Law School’s library for 80 years, is one of seven originals dating from 1300.

India and Pakistan are on the brink of war. A terrorist attack killed 26 in the beautiful hill station of Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22. India blamed Pakistani-trained militants. Early on the ...

Focus on the history of the ancient ‘Silk Road’ may have overshadowed the powerful influence of India on the many cultures with which it traded.

In medieval India, coins weren’t just money– they showed power, culture, and change. Each one holds a piece of history, from growing trade to shifting dynasties.

Art & Entertainment Chhaava, Bollywood’s Medieval Obsession, And The Villainising Of Muslims Bollywood films do not just stop at casting the Muslim man as the antagonist—a studied investment ...

The Bhakti tradition made modern India what it is. It is another thing that some contemporary schools of political ideology consider this period of Indian history as an era of darkness ...