THE FIRST CITY OF DELHI LIES IN RUINS: QUILA RAI PITHAURA
Delhi, the capital of free India is the heart of its country. It is where love happens. But, did you know Delhi has been the Capital of this subcontinent more than seven times? let us explore the first city of Delhi.
THE SAFE HAVEN FOR KHILJI- THE SIRI FORT
The birth of the third city of Delhi was a necessary safe camp of the Sultan that protected him from the numerous dangers around him. But, what were these dangers that led to the creation of this new city?
THE CURSED CITY OF TUGLAQ: THE TUGLAQABAD FORT
Tuqlaqabad Fort became the Fourth City of Delhi after the end of the Khilji Dynasty and the beginning of the Tuglaq Dynasty.
IDENTITY IN CRISIS: LANGUAGE MOVEMENTS IN INDIA.
While exploring the different language movements in the Indian subcontinent during the 1950s and 60s, we have tried to locate these movements as a democratic protest against the societal structure that focuses on majoritarianism while neglecting any other viewpoint. The underlying reason why these movements took place after independence is the question that needs to be addressed.
IDENTITY IN CRISIS: LANGUAGE MOVEMENTS IN INDIA
While exploring the different language movements in the Indian subcontinent during the 1950s and 60s, we have tried to locate these movements as a democratic protest against the societal structure that focuses on majoritarianism while neglecting any other viewpoint. The underlying reason why these movements took place after independence is the question that needs to be addressed.
Freedom of Press in India
As the world becomes more and more un-welcoming, we today dig deeper into what it means to have a free press in India!
LINGUISTIC MOVEMENTS: A PRE-INDEPENDENCE PHENOMENA
In the 21st century, expression and thought have taken a significant place in our life. While the world facilitates solutions to the issues of society, we formulate opinions and express them as a part of this civilization. Language hence dominates the way we formulate our thoughts and form opinions.
THE EXUBERANT PINGA DANCE IN BAJIRAO MASTANI AND ITS HISTORY
We love to watch the charismatic historical fiction Sanjay Leela Bhansali has to offer to his audience. With lavish sets, dresses that sparkle from a mile away and the performances of actors on stringently stricter roles make his movie an epic. However, the context of his historical fiction is not always factually correct. This can be said in the case of Khilji's character in Padmavat, the appropriation of the Maratha culture in Bajirao Mastani, and the upcoming Gangubai that has gained popularity since the release of its trailer.
SAMYUKTA MAHARASHTRA SAMITI AND THE CREATION OF THE MARATHI STATE
Once upon a time, when the Indian subcontinent hosted satyagrahas and processions to free the land from the shackles of colonial masters, the Indian leaders promised a new prosperous world altogether. The world would consist of the basic fundamental rights, the economic and political policies that would help India stand on its feet and also the creation of linguistic states.
The palace known for its gates
Today, while Jaipur stands as one of the favourite tourist spots in India, the one thing that cannot be ignored is the City Palace of Jaipur. Built-in the 18th century, The City palace is Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II’s prized possession that was constructed at the same time Jaipur came into existence. What is so special about the City Palace of Jaipur? Let us find out.