Notes on Culture

The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.

Some of the most popular episodes associated with the Ramayana do not actually appear in Maharshi Valmiki's original Ramayana at all

Remembering R.C. Majumdar, one of India's greatest gifts to the world of historical scholarship

शिव हा एक शिक्षा देणारा देव आहे जो कधीही निरुपा रॉय यांच्या आजीवन प्रार्थना ऐकत नाही तर ७८६/ अल्लाह एक संरक्षण करणारा देव आहे

A scholarly and aesthetic appreciation of the artistry of the danseuse extraordinaire, Padmabhushan, Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam who fused uncompromising patriotism in her performances.

A bird's eye view of the fascinating and extraordinary history of flags and emblems in ancient India.

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

Several famous and popular episodes and stories in the Ramayana are actually interpolations added to the epic over time. This essay unravels some major such episodes using evidence-backed scholarship. ...