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Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage, Public Spaces

The forgotten temples of Bishnupur

March 30, 2018March 30, 2018

When we talk about Indian temple architecture, what comes to mind is the intricately carved facades of the temples of North and Central India or …

Asia, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

The history of the Samosa

March 27, 2018March 22, 2018

The Samosa is one of the most popular Indian snacks. It is among those dishes that are universally eaten across India . This is …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, museum heritage

Musa Dakri’s invaluable contribution to AMU

March 26, 2018March 19, 2018

Thanks to Musa Dakri’s selfless contribution to AMU, the University has been able to set up a state of the art museum, rightfully called the …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, museum heritage

Mahatma Gandhi: The Textbook of Humanity

March 24, 2018March 16, 2018

The name Mahatma Gandhi has become synonymous with peace in India. Gandhi is renowned for his non-violent campaigns by civil disobedience, and is still remembered …

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage, Editor's Picks

The sea fort at Murud-Janjira : A marvel of ancient military engineering

March 21, 2018May 22, 2018

The sea fort at Murud-Janjira is one of the most unique and beautiful forts in India. It is situated in the Raigad district of the …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, museum heritage

The legendary Dhaka Muslin

March 20, 2018September 6, 2018

Bangladesh National Museum is one of the largest museums in South Asia. It is managed ?by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the government of …

Asia, Cultural Identity, Food Heritage

A Walk through History with the Ilocos Empanada

March 19, 2018March 13, 2018

When visiting the Ilocos region, 500 kilometers north of Manila, the Philippines’ capital, you cannot help but notice these large hand-held orange pastries being sold …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Heritage, museum heritage

Muslin: The ephemeral fabric of Bangladesh

March 17, 2018April 16, 2018

Bangladesh has long history of Jute and Silk generation alongside cotton, and of course, muslin. It has gigantic alluvial stores from Hugli, Ganga and its …

Asia, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

The healing power of Ajwain

March 14, 2018March 11, 2018

India is often synonymous with the treasure trove of spices that its frontiers have housed since time immemorial. The desire for trade and stories of …