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Museum at Humayun’s Tomb creates space for us to reflect on past — and future

January 10, 2026 6:56 am

Architecture that evokes an emotive connection with people — especially so in works designed for the public — endures as a cherished memory of our bond with a place

Shakir Banatwalla is a sixth-generation custodian of the surma legacy.

In Your Neighbourhood: Mumbai is home to 179-year-old surma brand, here’s how they managed to keep this dying art alive across globe

January 08, 2026 6:04 pm

From a 19th-century prophecy to FDA-approved formulations sold across 16 countries, here’s the story of Mumbai's Khojati surma.

Delhi wants private events in its monuments — but at what cost?

November 21, 2025 1:14 pm

Cultural programming can revive forgotten sites, but it can also erase local histories and shift ownership away from the communities living beside them

Renowned historian Rajat Kanta Ray passes away at 79

Rajat Kanta Ray taught history not for applause, but to cultivate independence of mind

August 08, 2025 10:45 am

He nurtured scores of historians of South Asia across ideological and political positions, giving them the ammunition to argue against him, while lightly wearing his generosity

History and political science are often perceived as complementary disciplines due to their shared focus on political decisions and cultural movements

BA (Hons) History or BA (Hons) Political Science: Which one should a student choose

June 08, 2025 9:32 am

The Right Choice: Both BA in History and BA in Political Science programmes are valuable, but they cater to different academic passions and professional pathways. History offers a window into the past, while political science provides insights into modern governance and power.

Historian Kanisetti in an interview to the Indian Express revealed his fieldwork also involved visiting Chola temple sites in Tamil Nadu and South Karnataka. (Source: Express)

Writer’s Corner: Anirudh Kanisetti’s latest sheds light on how Chola empire's women and village assemblies shaped history

May 28, 2025 12:20 pm

To understand the Chola rulers, “you must not look just at literary claims but also the hard evidence,” says historian Anirudh Kanisetti.

Knowledge nugget of the day: Remembering Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on Parakram Diwas

February 06, 2025 2:37 pm

In 2021, the government announced that January 23 would be observed as Parakram Diwas to pay tribute to Netaji's relentless pursuit of India's freedom. What were his contributions to the freedom movement? What are the theories surrounding Netaji's death and disappearance?

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Indology

First draft of Indian history written by colonisers with distorted perspective: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar

January 20, 2025 1:24 pm

"We have to unshackle ourselves from colonial legacy and mindset," Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said.

Indian historian’s biggest battle lies in weeding out colonial hangover in the country’s popular history

January 05, 2025 10:14 pm

The challenge is a tall one, but is also perhaps an excellent opportunity to harness the rising interest of the population in its history and steer it towards more refined debates.

Knowledge nugget of the day: Lachit Borphukan- 'Shivaji of the Northeast'

December 02, 2024 11:28 am

Who was Lachit Borphukan? Why is he known as 'Shivaji of the Northeast'? Go beyond the nugget to learn about the Ahom kingdom and the battles of Alaboi and Saraighat.