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
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
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
Skimpy dressing was common in ancient India
Those who think Indian women are copying the west in dressing skimpily know zilch about history. Travellers to India in ancient and medieval times were struck by the fact that … Continue reading
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