Made with silk, cotton, or synthetic yarns, ‘paranda’ is a well-known product of Punjab. These hair accessories were traditionally made for women to add a layer of elegance and playfulness. Parandas have been depicted in carvings, sculptures, and art over the years, and are just as well-liked today.

Khurja is a small city in Uttar Pradesh famous for its pottery industry. Beautiful, vibrant pottery, glass and ceramic pieces are handmade in this region and have been popular since their origin. At a time when ‘pottery’ was a foreign concept, the people of this quaint city took a keen interest in it and the industry has flourished over the years.

There is an unexpected story behind the global sensation, 'Kala Chashma', a song that transcended language barriers and captivated audiences worldwide. The original writer? A head constable of the Punjab Police.

Without the push to rebel against the British colonisers, would India be as free as it is today? One voice of dissent set in motion India’s Independence struggle. Chakhi Khuntia, a warrior priest, aided Rani of Jhansi in mobilising the citizens to stand up against the oppressors in the First War of Independence.

The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, or India’s First War of Independence, had an alarming death rate. Some events, like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, are well-known, but others, like the Ajnala Massacre, have been buried and forgotten for over a century.

Inamgaon, a thriving village during India’s Chalcolithic period, or the Bronze Era became a subject of intrigue for archaeologists between 1968 and 1983. Several excavations were conducted in the area to unravel India’s prehistoric past and what they discovered were the unusual burial practices of Inamgaon.

Today's mammoth Indian film industry owes much of its success to the visionary perspective of Niranjan Pal. Without his foresight of what Indian cinema could be and his effort to tap into its undiscovered potential, it is difficult to fathom how massive the landscape of cinema is today.

Since their establishment in 1997, multiplexes in India have experienced a significant surge, transforming the concept of social spaces. With theatres situated inside malls, they offer the convenience of entertainment, shopping, and dining under one air-conditioned roof.

Every community has its own deity that it prays to. Bahuchara Mata holds a special place as the patron goddess of the transgender community in India. Countless folktales and legends surround her and she remains a source of faith and strength for the community.

When the Constitution of India was adopted in 1949, one of the six fundamental rights granted to the country’s citizens was the Right to Equality, a right that prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. Why, then, has the LGBTQIA+ community not been able to enjoy this ‘fundamental’ right?