Retracing my roots in Ahichhatra
After having written a little on the history of ancient India, I am now delving into my own family history. Some of you know that I am a Singh only … Continue reading
India’s deep but forgotten roots in South-east Asia
Twenty years ago, when I moved from India to Singapore with my husband, I found myself marvelling at the many reminders of home after the initial strangeness of being in … Continue reading
Jauhar-Shaka: When The Enemy Was At The Gate
When the enemy was at the fort gates, when rations ran out, and when defeat was certain, Rajput kingdoms, especially in northwestern India followed a code of honour that inspires … Continue reading
When It Felt Good To Be A Hindu
“Oh I am not a temple goer.” “I only visit temples if they have some history.” “I only go to temples when there is nice dinner served.” This was me … Continue reading
Thailand’s King Passes Away – Leaves a Void in People’s Hearts
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-ruling monarch (1946-2016) is no more. He was no ordinary king. A fine inventor and innovator, he deployed many of his inventions for development. … Continue reading
Book Review: The Educational Heritage of Ancient India – How an Ecosystem of Learning Was Laid to Waste
Republished from India Facts In her book, The Educational Heritage of Ancient India – How an Ecosystem of Learning Was Laid to Waste, Sahana Singh shakes the dust off … Continue reading
Discovering Myanmar
Myanmar was a total revelation to me. I did not expect to find such a beautiful country steeped in Indic traditions. From the clothes people wore to their spirit of … Continue reading
Why is the world so obsessed with India’s caste system?
There is an obsessive tendency to project the caste system as a form of social exclusivism found only in India. Clearly, not enough attention is being directed to the … Continue reading
Blessings of the intense kind
It is only after so many years that I was struck by the intensity of blessings in Vedic wedding ceremonies. I always knew vaguely that the mantras being chanted were … Continue reading
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