The Saptaswara (the seven notes) form the basis of Indian Classical Music. Did you know that these notes are said to have originated from nature? The notes – Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni – are believed to come from the sounds made by various animals. Shadja or Sa: Cry of the peacock in […]

Did you know about the deadly female assassins of ancient India? These women were called ‘Vishkanya’, which literally translates to ‘Poison Maiden.’ These assassins were said to be used by kings and ministers to administer poison to their political rivals, in various ways. Read on to know more these mysterious figures.   Historical Mentions   […]

By Komal Narwani Pulijudam, or the game of Goats and Tigers, is an ancient strategic board game. It is popular in the southern states of India. Played by two players or teams, this is an asymmetric game. One player handles three tigers and the other possesses up to fifteen lambs or goats. This game of […]

By Dheer Sanghi  Khichdi is one of India’s most widespread and popular dishes, made in a variety of ways over several regions, mostly situated in the North. Made with rice and lentils, khichdi is very easy to make and has high nutritional value. It is also commonly given to babies as their first solid food […]

Ramzan is a month of prayer, fasting and service that is observed by Muslims across the world. Read on to find out the significance of Ramzan and the values that it represents.

Read some interesting facts about Aryabhata, the great Indian mathematician who discovered the value of Pi.

Read about the ancient games that were the predecessors of board games like Ludo, Snakes and Ladders and Chess.

The people of the Indus Valley civilization had mastered the art of making toys out of clay.