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Haroon Khalid’s Hilarious Commentary on Pakistan
I picked Haroon Khalid’s book Shiva: A Study of Folk Religious practices in Pakistan assuming that it’s going to be a serious study in the folk religions in Pakistan. However, it took a surprising turn, consistently invoking dark humour and adding an unexpected layer of delight.
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Folk Tales of West Africa
West Africa is a lush, hot and stunningly beautiful part of the world. This region has a rich tradition and culture, which generates a vast treasure of folklore. Some of these stories have been captured in a book titled Folk Tales of West Africa, which I am reading nowadays. These stories have been handed down…
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Pahari Masters: Living the Legacy of BN Goswamy
BN Goswamy’s book on Pahari art feels like a cherished dialogue between artists and the mystical Dhauladhar mountains in northern India. Learn more about it here.
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An Easy 3-Step Guide to Editing
Editing is like sculpting, where you start by chipping away at a stone to reveal the masterpiece within. Here’s how to edit any piece of writing.
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Padmavat (Part Five): The Final Act of Jauhar
Note: In the concluding part of our Padmavat series, we’ll find out what happens in the end. More importantly, we’ll find out about Jauhar, a tragic practice from the medieval times. If you haven’t read the previous parts, you can start here. Now, let’s come back to our story. No respectable person, let alone a…
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Padmavat (Part Four): King Ratan Sena Returns to Chittaur
Note: Continuing our Padmavat series (the story of Queen Padmavati and King Ratan Sena), we now turn to the sequence of events that followed after their marriage. If you haven’t read the story so far, you can start here. Coming back to where we left… After the marriage, Ratan Sena settled in Simhala and soon…
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What are Chakras in Kundalini Yoga?
Chakras provide an insightful map to understand our inner world and its connection to the universe. Let’s try and understand them more.
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India on the Moon: The Story of a Millennia-old Romance
Chandrayaan-3 was not just a nod to India’s advancing scientific prowess but also its deep-seated cultural affinities with the moon. Let’s see what they are.
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