The Revolt of 1857: The First War of Independence
In a world not too far back into the past, the harmony of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa wasn’t left unperturbed. All the way from Europe, the British heard of the land of Gold; soil so fertile and rich; and of the magical hands that weaved cotton, silk and muslin so...
Badakhshan’s Treasure Trove: What is Lapis Lazuli ?
A piece of heaven on Earth, a stone with such hypnotic beauty that it has left everyone an admirer and yearning for more, Lapis Lazuli is perhaps a stone so popular that it has been recorded through most of human history. Dating back to antiquity, Lapis Lazuli, more...
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.