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Chor Minar: Scare Tactic or Slaughtering Ground?

March 20, 2017March 17, 2017

The Chor Minar may seem like a run of the mill heritage site, but its gory past has much more to reveal. History and Purpose: …

Asia, Built Heritage, Discover, Explore the Unexplored, Heritage, Memorial, Religious, Travel

Jaina Caves at Ellora

March 18, 2017September 21, 2017

?This article ?was originally published on?www.sahapedia.org,?an?open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India. Away from the bustle of pilgrims and tourists around …

Asia, Blog, Heritage

Bidriware: The Craft of Metal and Mud

March 17, 2017March 31, 2017

This article was written by Sakshi Jain and published originally on Nazariya. Bidriware is a ?handicrafts which recognises itself as the symbol of Wealth and …

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The Shahtoosh Shawls

March 14, 2017November 9, 2017

Far north of India, lies one of the most politically and militarily turbulent state, Kashmir. The ongoing conflict between Indian and Pakistani military has rendered …

Asia, Blog, Capturing Culture, Experts, Uncategorized

Jalatarangam: Aquatic Melodies

March 10, 2017September 21, 2017

Originally published on Nazariya, this article was researched by Saif Ansari and Written by Seemab Alam, . It is intriguing to look at how the …

Asia, Community, Conservation, Explore the Unexplored, Traditions, Travel

Maldharis: The Silvipastoralists of the Banni Grasslands

March 8, 2017September 21, 2017

This article ?was originally published on?www.sahapedia.org,?an?open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India. ?Maldharis are silvipastoralists who live in the Banni grasslands …

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Cultural Conversations in Russell Market

March 2, 2017March 4, 2017

We live in an age of convenience. It is convenient to buy groceries from an online store or from a supermarket down the street. However, …

Arts and Crafts, Asia, Blog, Heritage, Photo Stories

The Tibetan Market in Dehradun: Diaspora and Economy

March 1, 2017February 19, 2018

An intermingling of cultures is inevitable when diasporic connections are forged. The Tibetan Market in Dehradun is a?testament to this notion. Introduction The Tibetan market …

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The Magical Hands Behind Bell Metal Casting in Madhya Pradesh

February 26, 2017February 19, 2018

?The exceptional craftsmanship of a ?wavering community in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh Indian crafts are famous for their authentic look of antiquity, with every piece suggesting …