Sanchari Pal

Mauryan emperor Ashoka reigned over one of the largest, most cosmopolitan and most powerful empires in South Asia. His visionary values and adminstrative genius would have remained unknown if not for the discovery of the Ashokan rock edicts.

As rising prices of tomatoes throw meme-makers into an overdrive, we trace the history of India’s ‘Wilayati Baingan’ and share 10 easy steps to help you grow tomatoes at home.

From fearlessly taking on the East India Company to founding the iconic Dakshnineshwar Kali temple, Rani Rashmoni left an indelible mark on the history of Kolkata.

Since winter is the season of spreading warmth, here are a family’s signature recipes for masala chai and pudina chai to help you make yourself a delicious cup of comfort.

Did you know that til ke laddoo are a super healthy way of reaching your weight loss goals? They're also great to control high blood pressure, lower cholesterol and keep blood sugar level in check.

Once common in Indian homes, vetiver or khus is one of nature's best coolants. In fact, according to historical records, India has been exporting vetiver for thousands of years.

Shoojit Sircar’s film ‘Sardar Udham’ on Amazon Prime, starring Vicky Kaushal as Udham Singh, traces the life of the famous revolutionary who avenged the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He is also known for his unique inclusive alias, Mohamed Singh Azad.

Struggling with the loss of her mother due to COVID-19, a grieving daughter shares how cooking helped her heal and honour her Ma through the food that she loved. #WorldFoodDay

MX Player’s Chhatrasal, starring Jitin Gulati and Ashutosh Rana in the leading roles, tells the story of an unsung warrior king who fought Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for years to ensure Bundelkhand stayed free.

Rani Rampal, Savita Punia, Gurjit Kaur, Lalremsiami, Vandana Katariya, Salima Tete, Deep Grace Ekka and Sushila Chanu — meet eight hockey queens who stormed into a historic semi-final at the Tokyo Olympics.