Notes on Culture

D.V. Gundappa (DVG) was one of the accomplished litterateurs of India. This is the first episode of a new series that introduces his literary contributions.

Tracing the origins of the dateless and profound tradition of Devi Bhagavati worship in Kerala. In many parts of South India, the Goddess is also known as the Malayala Bhagavati. This is Her story.

The incalculable service of the Chandela Emperor, Dhanga towards protecting and propagating Sanatana Dharma is a little-known story. A great Bhakta of Shiva, his pious end is quite an extraordinary sa ...

An essay on how the foundation for the Islamisation of Hindi cinema was laid as early as the 1930s beginning with the film, "Alam Ara."

The first part of a series exploring Kulapati K.M. Munshi's vision for writing the comprehensive history of India

Much confusion, debates and distortions have occurred owing to the hundreds of versions and retellings of the Ramayana that have appeared in all Indian (and foreign) languages. This episode begins a d ...

Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan was born in a lineage of accomplished musicians and he took the illustrious legacy to the very summit.