indus valley civilisation

Discovered in the 1920s, the Indus Valley Civilisation is the oldest known civilisation in the world and shows abundant evidence of people living with their own scriptures, barter systems, baths and culture.

Few countries have used fabric as a tool to achieve freedom. And that’s the reason why nearly seven decades after India gained its hard-won independence, khadi continues to inspire and amaze people around the globe.

If you are a die-hard fan of dal, take things up a notch and tease your taste buds a little more with these interesting stories about this simple yet undeniable delicious dish.

Many traditional Indian arts and crafts have been lost due to lack of support for the artisans. Now, a family from a small village in Kutch is trying to keep the rapidly dying handicraft of Khavda Pottery alive, despite a lack of external support.

Along with the local legends and historical chronicles, the jewels and jewellery that have survived from different periods and different parts of India provide evidence of an ornament making tradition without parallel in the world.

Seen as a display of cruelty by animal rights activists, but venerated by others as a symbol of Tamil Nadu's martial tradition, Jallikattu evokes polarised reactions from different sections of society. Here's what you should know about the ancient bull-taming sport and the debate surrounding it.

If you are in the mood for a little exploration along the trails of former civilizations, here are some of India’s most spectacular lost cities. From the lost city of Poompuhar to Pattadakkal, these awe-inspiring ruins will surely fuel your curiosity!

India was actively contributing to the field of science and technology centuries long before modern laboratories were set up. Here is a list of the ancient Indian discoveries that introduced and strengthened the fundamentals of modern science.

Combining these ecologically safe traditional systems with modern rainwater-saving techniques could be the answer to India's perennial water woes.

If you take pride in your ability to solve even the toughest of riddles, here is a list of the greatest unsolved mysteries in Indian history.