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India’s creativity and craftsmanship in handmade carpets exposes the limits of China’s manufacturing
When it comes to the production of handmade carpets, India can claim the red-carpet treatment. What makes it special is that this is a...


Prince Kung’s Mansion is the largest residence of princes during the Qing Dynasty
Located in Xicheng district in Beijing, Prince Kung’s Mansion was the largest among the residences of princes during the Qing Dynasty...


India’s dietary guidelines have a relatively lower carbon footprint: study
Growing conversations on climate change in the context of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have sparked more meaningful...


Swaraj On DD: Renarrativising Indian Freedom Through Unsung Heroes From Across The Country
On the eve of India's 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava', Vasco Da Gama set foot in India once again. Once again began the saga of the arrival...


What is Mid-Autumn Festival all about?
Choose how the Mid-Autumn Festival story ends – was Chang’e selfish or selfless? The tale of Chang’e’s ascent to the moon is one long...


Fit for gods: how Indian saints and royals shaped 5,000 years of temple food
Food historian Rakesh Raghunathan’s introduction to South Indian temple food, or prasadam, began with a song about an eighth century...


India@75: Tourism & Culture Ministry plans facelift to 75 iconic destinations
Gearing up for the 75th Independence Day celebrations in 2022, The Ministry of Tourism & Culture has decided to equip 75 iconic...


How strength training, yoga and listening to her body have helped a 69-year-old age well
If you’re searching for a natural way to slow the ageing process, look no further than a regular exercise regimen; it can be as simple as...


Educated, ambitious, ever more powerful: How Indian migration is changing the nation
It’s grey, gloomy and wet on this wintry Sunday in Rowville, on the industrial eastern edge of Melbourne’s suburban sprawl. But inside a...


Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Har Ghar Tiranga
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the...


National Handloom Day: What It Takes To Create, Promote And Preserve Kanjeevaram
Think of hand-woven fabric and saris, and India’s signature assortment in weaves come into beckoning. It is the inspiration of the...


How a style of jade jewellery provides a window into the cultures and traditions of Ming dynasty
It would be hard to think of a mineral more intertwined with Chinese jewellery as jade. The earliest history of the iconic green-tinted...


History, Culture, And Time Itself: Why The Rediscovery Of Samrat Vikramaditya Is Way More Important
A few weeks back, the Zee website reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi might inaugurate the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock during his...


Why you should drink water stored in a copper jug or pot – Ayurvedic experts explain
Copper mugs, cups, water bottles and jugs are in demand as health-conscious consumers learn of the health benefits from drinking...


How a Mind-Bending Trip to India Changed The Beatles Forever
The year was 1968, and The Beatles found themselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. Having just released their eighth...


Meet Zhang Jun, Chinese India Classical Dancer Who Inspired Generations In China
The India-China frictions took a backseat for a while here as a large number of Chinese flocked to a scintillating show of Indian...


History of The Indian Rupee
India was one of the first issuers of coins (circa: 7th/6th century BC), and as a result it has seen a wide range of monetary units...


Holy Relics Of Lord Buddha Return To India
The four Holy Relics of Lord Buddha came back to India after being displayed for 12 days at the Batsagaan Temple within the premises of...


Guru Purnima 2022: Date, history, significance, celebration in India
Celebrated as a festival by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists in India, Nepal and Bhutan, Guru Purnima is dedicated to all academic and...


Indian Business Models: Business in Ancient India
As India is an ancient nation with a proud economic background, businesses must have existed and flourished since the earlier times. It...
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