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A stroll through the Qalat al Bahrain

April 14, 2018May 24, 2018

Having planned to visit the Qalat al Bahrain on the 25th of March, we; a group of five friends left from our residence at about …

Blog, Capturing Culture, Cultural Identity, Discover, Heritage, Stories, Travellers

Celebrating the Rann Utsav

April 13, 2018April 12, 2018

The Rann of Kutch or the White desert it is one of the biggest salt deserts in the world.A perfect Rendezvous for winter time, it …

Asia, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Red Fort Heritage Walk

April 8, 2018April 16, 2018

A Heritage walk at Red Fort or rather at the ?Quila – i- Mubarak? was held on 25th of March 2018, from 4pm IST onwards. …

Asia, Editor's Picks, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Parantha; a staple in the North Indian household

April 2, 2018May 22, 2018

Parantha is a fried dough food originating from the Indian subcontinent. Previously parantha was made both with or without filling. However, as we became more …

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 …