Notes on Culture

A brief history of the magnificent world of ancient Indian perfumes and cosmetics lost in time. India was the world leader in the perfume industry for more than five hundred years.

The concluding episode of this series shows how Kunjanambi Setti from Padiyur, near Thrissur, became a profound connection with Arasikere, Karnataka.

The first part of an introductory series on Indian Epigraphy or the study of inscriptions.

For centuries, Kishkinda was a sacred Kshetra, the abode of Hanuman. Its environs birthed the great Hindu Empire of Vijayanagara. Over the last three decades, its sanctity has been almost completely e ...

A brief episode from a Kannada novel featuring a heroic singer who defied Tipu Sultan's authority

The first episode narrating a profound incident that occurred in the childhood days of Travancore king Karthika Tirunal Rama Varma

The first episode of a multipart analysis of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's 1993 epic novel, "Tantu" in Kannada.

The 900-year old Belur Chennakeshava Temple is one of the greatest treasure-houses of Indian art, architecture and sculpture, all of which was accomplished by the motivation of Sanatana piety. This es ...