Hindi is India’s National Language. True or False?
Is Hindi India’s National Language? Or is it something else? Does India have a National Language at all? Read On…the answer might surprise you!
Trees : The First Gods
When humans began to imagine the Divine, Trees appear to have been the earliest links. Find out more about the three forms in which ancient Indians gave force to this idea.
Did you chew on Neem leaves this Gudi Padwa?
Why do some Indian Festivals begin by eating or chewing something bitter? Here’s a peek into how people in Maharashtra begin their New Year with the taste of the bitter Neem!
Christmas, Plum Cake and Much More!
Why is Plum Cake called Plum Cake when it does not contain Plums? An innocuous question from the kids leads me into the past and prompts a walk along the annals of Christianity in India.
This Navratri, meet Mahishasura’s Children!
The Asurs, a tribe in Central India that trace their ancestry to Mahishasur, the Buffalo Demon beheaded by Durga during Navratri, treat the festival as a period of mourning. As with everything in India, there is always another side!
A Brother, a Sister and a River of Tears – Part II
The story of Tapti, one of India’s major rivers and the role played by her in the Story of India
A Brother, a Sister and a River of Tears
Find out about the roots of Raksha Bandhan through the story of Yama, Yami and one of India’s most famous rivers!
An Epic Travel Story of Onam
Read about a Unique Travel Journey of a Legendary King who travels all the way from the Underworld to meet his people each year. You can also listen to the story on the podcast.