Maachis- A tale of the aftermath of 1984 anti-Sikh violence
Preview: Based on the anti-Sikh pogrom of 1984 that followed Indira Gandhi’s assassination by her own Sikh bodyguards, Maachis was
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History and Society
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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A History of the Old City of Agra- Experience of a Heritage Walk
A school in the heart of the old Agra city, formerly the residence of the collector in 1800s British India.
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Cycling, Monsoon, Photography And A Little Bit of History
As the cool breeze hits you on the face you cycle downhill, with intermittent rain falling on you and occasionally
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Time Trumps All- Lessons from the Agra Fort
As one enters the majestic structure which is called the Agra Fort, one is instantly mesmerised by its grandeur and
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