Abul Fazl, a gem in Akbar’s royal court
Navaratnas or 'The Nine Gems' was a term applied to a group of nine extraordinary people in an emperor's court in India. Like the previous keepers of this title, Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak was one of the fabled gems in Akbar's royal court. An advisor, confidante and close...
Potatoes – A Starchy Short Story
Among foods that have survived and thrived through eons, potatoes are one of the top contenders. They are stem tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, which is a perennial plant in the Solanaceae family. They appear in various different shapes, colours and sizes. Boil...
Tales & Trails
The Queen’s Legacy: Ran-ki-Vav | Tales & Trails
It is one of India’s most exquisite monuments and it has survived only because it was buried under the ground for centuries. In Tales & Trails we pick out the story of The Queen’s Legacy, the famous Ran-ki-vav in Patan and trace the story of an old capital, that stood here 1000 years ago.