Spotlight

Ancient Trade Routes
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
This episode narrates the extraordinary commercial highway networks of ancient Bharatavarsha and how the continuity of these routes were preserved intact till the downfall of the Mughal Empire.
Tipu Sultan: The Aurangzeb of South India
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
12 min read
A comprehensive account of the barbaric legacy of Tipu Sultan, the Tyrant of Mysore
The Magnificent Cultural Realm of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
8 min read
An essay narrating the life and accomplishments of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the cultural founder of the modern Mysore State
The RSS on the Anvil of a Century: Leisurely Musings
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
The first part of a series exploring the evolution of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which is all set to touch the centenary milestone next year.
A Colonial British Surgeon’s India Diary: Circa 1891
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
The first part of a series carrying excerpts from Dr. Francis, a British surgeon who stayed in India at the turn of the twentieth century and recorded his observations of our society, culture, beliefs ...
When Pepper gave Bharatavarsha a New Name: The Sink of Precious Metals
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
With pepper at the heart of its flourishing spice trade, India overflowed with coins and other precious metals from Rome earning it the moniker, "sink of precious metals."
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