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The History of Food
There are many ways to look at the past: as a list of important dates, a conveyor belt of kings and queens, a series of rising and falling empires, or a narrative of political, philosophical, or technological progress. Or, if you are slightly more creative, you can trace the history of food. Which is what… Read more
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The Travels of Ibn Battutah
Ibn Battutah was an Islamic scholar from Morocco who was born in 1304 and kept travelling throughout his life. His travelogues, often titled as The Travels of Ibn Battutah, have been widely translated and are read all over the world. What is so special about his travels? Let’s find out. Ibn Battutah started on his… Read more
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The Story of India’s First Newspaper
Saturday, 29 January 1780. It had been 90 years since the city of Calcutta was established and his was the first. Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, India’s first newspaper, was a sensation. People were happy to finally have a newspaper. Printed on Saturdays, each issue was four pages and cost Re 1, similar in price to newspapers… Read more
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Two Communities – A Story on Interfaith Love
The name, Saadat Hasan Manto, arouses curiosity in the minds of Indians and Pakistanis. He was a brilliant story-teller, particularly when it came to short stories. In his short stories, Manto consistently makes the point that due to mental differences arising from ethical and religious considerations, love ebbs away like air escaping from a pricked… Read more
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How to Practice Mindfulness
What is mindfulness really? Do we understand it? More importantly, how can we practice it in daily life? Let’s find out answers to these questions. Read more
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Top Book Podcasts in India
So many books, so little time. That’s the story of every book-reader these days, isn’t it? That’s why, podcasts hold great value. They save your time, allow you to listen from anywhere while doing anything and save any kind of effort that is required for reading. For the same reason, audio-books are gaining popularity. But,… Read more
