Water Spaces in the urban fabric of Jaipur
Jaipur is an important city in the western state of Rajasthan, India. Sawai Jai Singh II developed the city as an important centre for trade and commerce. He had a…
Pushkar Fair: An insight into Camel Trade of 2022
Every year, the Pushkar Camel Fair is held at the time of the Kartik Poornima of the Hindu calendar. The Pushkar Camel Fair is a significant event among the villages…
The man behind Pushkar’s Sand Art: Ajay Rawat
Amongst the many arts and cultural forms that the Pushkar fair exhibits to the world, one is Sand Art. It is the practice of creating temporary but intricate sculptures out…
Fratricide: An instance of the Ottoman Empire
Fratricide is a word that originates from two Latin words; frater, meaning brother and ceadere, meaning to kill. These two words lead to a practice used since ages: the act…
Kasuti Embroidery of Karnataka
The Indian state of Karnataka is known for its many artistic and cultural practices. Amongst the mesmerising music and astounding dance forms of Karnataka, the traditional folk embroidery of the…
Mary Stuart: The Greatest Rival to Elizabeth I
If you ever want to look at how dramatic the life of a royal woman could be, there couldn’t be a better example than the life of Mary Stuart. Better…
Port Royal: The Most Sinful City of the World
On a clear day, below the blue skies, deep into the waters of the Caribbean sea, a military ship was seen sailing towards the southeast coast of Jamaica. Trinity Royal…
Jingrwai Iawbei: The Tradition of the Whistling Village of Meghalaya
India is a land known for its traditions, cultures and beliefs. Within this diverse land of India, there is a village in Meghalaya, northeast of the country, known for its…
Kosem Sultan: The Ottoman Sultana who reigned for a half-century
Among the many women who have handled power positions, there is one who is particularly known for the reforms she bought in Ottoman politics. She is the one who exercised…
Hallucinogen Honey Collection of Nepal
Among Nepal's many traditions and cultures, there is an ancient tradition of collecting honey on the Himalayan cliffs of Nepal. Though this tradition is centuries old, it is practised only…