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A temple bearing an inscription dating back to 1247, makes for a fascinating history lesson

Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great wasn’t the first one to start this tradition of honouring learned men as the nine jewels of his kingdom - through his navratnas are certainly the most famous.

From fasting and feasting to fireworks, Dussehra is celebrated in different ways in different parts of India even as central essence of the festival - the triumph of good over evil - remains the same.

The Indian Family Sticker took form from the very concept of how families had a certain connect amidst themselves that differentiated them from one another—in a positive way.

Ancient Mumbai’s historic architectural genius also reflects in more than 30 pyaus across the city which are fragments of history of a city that never sleeps.

Millions of women from different communities in South India practice this art form every day.

"The city makes us feel so rooted; we just can’t imagine leaving this place and settling down anywhere else!"

Spoken by the Muslim population along the Mangaluru-Udupi coast and Manjeshwara in Kasargod, Kerala, this language has a history that spans 1200 years.

Just like most other festivals in India, the history of Raksha Bandhan is rooted in various mythological legends and folklore.

Described as a pretty mole on earth's face by a 15th century poet, Ahmedabad is making waves with it's latest status update.