Chini Ka Rauza: A withered tomb that speaks of power and history
It would be an understatement to say that Agra is a historically important city. History permeates through every nook and
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History and Society
Maachis- A tale of the aftermath of 1984 anti-Sikh riots
Based on the Sikh riots of 1984 that followed Indira Gandhi’s assassination by her own Sikh bodyguards, Maachis was
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Appreciating the multi-layered heritage of the tomb of Itimad Ud Daulah
An iconic seventeenth century mausoleum made of marble stands on the bank of river Yamuna in Agra city. While most
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India Heritage Walk Festival: Soaking in Old Agra City’s History
That intersection of Old Agra lanes where Agra Fort Railway Station meets Jama Masjid Narratives are an integral part of
Read moreThe Story of Another National Identification Card: Indonesia’s Kartu Tanda Penduduk
Whilst reading one of the seminal works on nationalism, Benedict Anderson’s ‘Imagined Communities’, one comes across an unassuming footnote on
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