On August 9, a signboard appeared outside the Nanachi gate of Karnataka’s Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. It read simply: “You are entering our ancestral land, respect it.” The board, put up by Adivasi residents of Virajpet taluk in Kodagu district, coincided with World Indigenous Day. Its message was clear—an assertion of rights over land and forests,…
Asia is not only the largest continent by size and population but also the cradle of almost every major world religion. From the river valleys of India and China to the deserts of the Middle East and the mountains of Persia, Asia has given rise to spiritual traditions that continue to shape human civilization. These…
भारत विविध परंपराओं और त्योहारों की भूमि है। इन्हीं त्योहारों में से एक है विश्वकर्मा पूजा, जिसे सृजन, निर्माण और श्रम की आराधना का पर्व माना जाता है। भगवान विश्वकर्मा को सृष्टि का प्रथम शिल्पकार, वास्तुकार और तकनीकी ज्ञान का जनक कहा जाता है। यही कारण है कि यह दिन विशेष रूप से श्रमिकों, तकनीशियनों,…
The Kalasha (or Kalash) are a unique Dardic indigenous people residing in three remote valleys of the Hindu Kush mountains in Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province: Bumburet, Rumbur, and Birir. Often called “Pakistan’s Pagans,” they are renowned for their vibrant culture, ancient polytheistic religion, and distinct identity, which stands in stark contrast to the predominantly Muslim population…
In the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, Goddess Durga emerges as one of the most powerful and revered figures. She is the embodiment of Shakti—the divine feminine energy that sustains, protects, and transforms the universe. Her image, seated on a lion or tiger, wielding weapons in multiple arms, is more than religious symbolism—it is a…
The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节 – Zhōngqiū Jié) is a harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. This usually corresponds to mid- to late-September in the Gregorian calendar. In 2025, the Mid-Autumn Festival will be celebrated on Sunday,…
A Journey Through Afghan Food Culture Afghan cuisine is not just about taste — it is a story of history, geography, and hospitality. Nestled at the crossroads of Central Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia, Afghanistan has long been a meeting point of traders, conquerors, and travelers. This gave birth to a food culture…
When we hear the term middle-income group, many people instantly imagine government employees, small shopkeepers, or modest business owners. But this narrow picture doesn’t capture the full reality. The middle-income group is broad, diverse, and defined not only by occupation but also by income levels and lifestyle markers. To understand who belongs to this category,…
The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, and its cuisine is just as vibrant and diverse as its geography. A fascinating fusion of Malay, Spanish, Chinese, and American influences, Filipino food is a captivating journey for the palate. It’s a cuisine of bold, contrasting flavors—savory, tangy, sweet, and salty often appear in a…
भारत का स्वतंत्रता संग्राम केवल 1857 की लड़ाई या बाद के राष्ट्रीय आंदोलनों तक सीमित नहीं था। इसकी जड़ें बहुत गहरी थीं, जिनमें आदिवासी और स्थानीय शासक अपने-अपने ढंग से अंग्रेजी सत्ता का विरोध कर रहे थे। इन भूले-बिसरे नायकों में शंकर शाह मरावी और उनके पुत्र रघुनाथ शाह मरावी का नाम अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है।…
